The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

Students who haven’t had access to technology since mid-March could face significant problems, said Karen Cator, CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit that works for innovation in schools. “If If we can’t get every student access, that’s going to exacerbate the gaps even more.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

School administrators should be continually on the lookout for emerging technologies that can increase student engagement, retain knowledge, and make learning more accessible. Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes.

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Classroom Tablets Laptops Smartphone 128

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

More than twice as many principals in 2017 said students in their schools were assigned some type of mobile device, like a laptop or tablet, than in 2015. In focus groups, students explained that emailing their teachers was somewhat of an anxiety release, said Julie Evans, Speak Up’s CEO and the author of a brief about the findings. “It

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Laptops Survey Chromebook Mobility 104

Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

What if you installed a bookmarking extension on your laptop, but there isn’t an app for your phone? Thinking about our audience also means we need to consider the learning curve it might take for others to access the tool, as well as if it is something available to everyone for free. What devices will you be using?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 27, 2021

The opening frame shows a choice board that students were able to access in Canvas along with standards-aligned learning targets. If you look closely, though, you will see that some computers had a green clothespin while the group at the end of the clip had red. This signified to the teacher that a group needed help.

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Outcomes Strategy Laptops Survey 372

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

Libraries 365

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2020

Historically disadvantaged students, though, will have unequal access to the internet and to the hardware needed to fully participate in online courses. Campus closures, or restricted access, mean immediate threats to housing and food security for both college and school-aged students. Access to content. Safety comes first.

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Accessibility Policies Laptops Libraries 96

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The group received responses from 11,800 college students, from 39 colleges and universities in the U.S. That encompasses “ inclusive access ” material, a sales model that leads to content being delivered to students on the first day of class and then being charged for it as part of their tuition and fee payments. Its conclusion?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two students who received laptops because of a parent-led effort to close the digital divide for Spanish-speaking families in Clark County, Nevada. Curious to know how many families in her community were still struggling, Gurr turned to a social media group she had started for Spanish-speaking parents for an answer. That was on Aug.

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Digital Divide Laptops Social Media Groups 145

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. Consider the work of Aurora Public Schools , which serves more than 60 area schools and was recently recognized as a leader in education by nonprofit group Colorado Succeeds. Here, accessibility matters. Who has access to this technology?

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Digital Badges Classroom STEM Outcomes 292

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

However, they may still need to remotely access school websites or learning modules for homework, group assignments, or to check their grades. Also, even if students are accessing the internet at school, one wrong move could endanger sensitive information and cost the district a lot of money.

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Accessibility Laptops Meeting Classroom 88

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

From then on I brought my laptop computer to class. I didn’t need a projector nor a large screen TV, I only needed a laptop sized monitor. Thinking of how I might integrate technology with instruction, I gathered a group of bilingual community members and started, “Computer Literacy for English Language Learners, NFP.”

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Laptops Facebook Digital Citizenship Mobility 243

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Access to social technologies combined with an increasing recognition of the need for unstructured play and flexible learning environments has prompted pedagogical shifts that help students engage, rather than simply observe. After a basic introduction to concepts or events, students work in groups to engage with what they’ve learned.

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Robotics Gamification Classroom Trends 397

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Only a handful of students had their own personal device and the concept of one-to-one models, meaning every student is given a school-issued laptop or tablet, had not yet taken hold. At that time, students were accessing the internet or using digital tools sparingly throughout the school day, and typically only in tech-focused classes.

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Exercises Learning Laptops Smartphone 114

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. Laptops sit much lower on a work surface. Does your school issue laptops or Chromebooks to all students? School Computer Labs Ensure Equitable Access. Forty-one percent (41%) of high school students lack access to a non-shared in-school device.

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Laptops Libraries STEM Chromebook 179

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

Digital divide is a term used to describe the gap present in society between those who have access to the internet and technology and those who don’t. Additionally, Alamo Colleges District invested $5 million in laptops, hotspots and other technology tools specifically for remote learning and working.

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Digital Divide Laptops Mobility Accessibility 173

edWeb.net

JANUARY 8, 2019

” Student access to content to demonstrate knowledge should be the baseline when considering educational technology that supports and enhances small group reading instruction. Does the product have built-in accessibility features and ease of differentiation? Is the product to be instructional or practice?

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Groups EdTech Software Smartphone 40

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. About half own a tablet computer, while three-quarters own desktop or laptop computers. The devices use cell signals to transmit Wi-Fi to laptops. For example, from 9 a.m.

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Laptops Tablets Smartphone Mobility 196

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The problems we’ve experienced educating students who are learning at home, either full time or in a part time model, spotlight needed improvements (particularly with equity of access) and spark new ways of thinking. . This lapse was even more glaring among historically excluded groups. Twelve percent of U.S.

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EdTech Equity of Access Laptops Survey 144

Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Audit your student’s access: Draw up a short survey, (try the one on page 11 of this study ) that your students fill in. This will give you an accurate picture of the access needs and opportunities amongst your student population. The problem then is data and home access. Making a spreadsheet. Conclusion.

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Digital Divide Strategy Laptops Broadband 250

ViewSonic Education

JUNE 28, 2022

Digital Accessibility . Digital accessibility is concerned with providing equal access to digital media to all students, regardless of any disabilities or impairments they may have. At the same time, CASEL competencies are not designed to promote conformity but instead to nourish understanding and encourage open-mindedness. .

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Technology Smartphone Tablets EdTech 303

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Repurpose cart devices or class laptops to go home. Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. Biology simulations.

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Khan Academy LMS Broadband Digital Citizenship 246

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet or both. Those efforts have made a dent, according to an analysis from Common Sense, Boston Consulting Group and the Southern Education Foundation. This progress is “significant,” write the authors of a report that details the groups’ findings.

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Digital Divide Broadband Report Accessibility 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Innovating on the Fly Among the earliest challenges CTOs faced was how to get thousands of laptops and tablets for students and staff?while Two recurring themes were the need for more widespread internet access and tech support for families. “It We found that a number of families said, ‘Yes, we have access to the internet.’

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Chromebook Laptops Broadband Accessibility 181

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

The applications are many and can help leverage group learning, content sharing, and team effort. The digital whiteboard, in other words, is a content-rich platform that everyone has access to at any point. Access your files from anywhere. Online access to files offers an unparalleled peace of mind for all.

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MindShift

JANUARY 25, 2018

“Beyond being distracting, students also use phones/laptops/devices as objects to hide behind to avoid participating in class or interacting with their peers.” What you’re really talking about when you talk about laptop bans, says Jesse Stommel, is student freedom. ” Distraction has an upside.

Laptops 54

Laptops Classroom Policies Survey 54

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Educational videos are now more accessible than ever and teachers are increasingly making use of this readily available resource. With that in mind, if you use videos as a supplementary asset, it is beneficial for cognitive ability in certain age groups. Sometimes videos are not ideal for a particular group of students.

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Video Education Learning Examples 409

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

For example, information has to be readily accessible and technology an integral part of the learning experience. For example, you can have chairs that can be moved around and smaller tables or desks for groups. Besides, students can use devices such as laptops to access their courses via a learning management system.

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Classroom Learning Comparison Examples 247

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Local support can help ensure that educational institutions have access to the resources they need to create a successful learning environment, such as access to decent internet connections, educational materials, and teacher training.

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Education Software Trends Outcomes 315

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

BRUNSWICK, Maine—Like many school districts, Brunswick School Department in Maine suddenly has a lot more laptops and tablets to manage than it planned for. We have a much more equitable approach to technology and access to technology than we had in the past,” says Shawn Lambert, assistant superintendent for Brunswick School Department.

Digital Divide 141

Digital Divide Broadband Laptops Chromebook 141

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 24, 2024

All sorts of readers, from students, researchers, and educators to casual readers, can now access their favorite books anytime, anywhere, without carrying heavy books. Not just accessibility and convenience but also cost-effectiveness have contributed to eBooks’ popularity. so readers can access eBooks anytime, anywhere.

eBook 52

eBook Libraries Industry Accessibility 52

MindShift

JUNE 27, 2017

. “It has opened up a huge educational resource to our kids who may not have access otherwise,” Hoffman said. Without the school computer, she wouldn’t have had her own laptop to work on. At French Middle, nearly 60 percent of students are eligible for free lunch. Courtesy of Jodi Meyer).

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Laptops Khan Academy Chromebook Exercises 57

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 28, 2020

The first thing parents need to arrange is online access. Fortunately, most people have smartphones, and it is possible to access online teaching platforms from a phone. If your child’s school is giving online classes, they will be live group classes and lectures as well as recorded material that your child can view later.

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Smartphone Laptops Exercises Microsoft 224

Connecting 2 the World

MARCH 22, 2014

In addition to the program headquarters, the program had a Center for Private Enterprise in Budapest which worked with affiliates in 3 provincial towns/cities as well as Budapest and a program group at the University of Buffalo (a SUNY research university). How has mobile technology affected distributed groups?

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Mobility Groups Technology Handbook 52

Digital Promise

APRIL 18, 2017

As part of the Digital Promise filmMAKER™ Challenge, students from around the country took on the task to reinvent an everyday product and make it more sustainable, accessible, or beautiful, and create a documentary video to tell the story of their process. Rancho Minerva Middle School (Vista, CA). Edmunds Middle School (Burlington, VT).

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Laptops Software Mobility Groups 0

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 20, 2011

This has led to a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative, where students are encouraged to bring in their mobile learning devices, which include cell phones or personal computing devices (laptops, tablets, iPod Touches, eReaders, etc). We highly value equity in terms of access to technology.

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Poll Everywhere Mobile Learning Mobility Laptops 283