eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Over the last few decades, applied technology in the classroom has grown by leaps and bounds. Of course, there’s more to education technology than allowing computers in the classroom. What new technology is out there and being tested in the classroom? Both teachers and students who have health issues can safely attend class.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 19, 2018

Annually, we go through the outrage cycle around laptop bans. Student Erynn Brook took to Twitter to speak about her own experience as a student with ADHD and how she uses her laptop. Here are some highlights: If I’m on my laptop in class I have the following things going on: 1. The day’s lecture/slides open.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. Simultaneously, educators needed to identify what content students needed, how to organize it and how to help students access it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. Read on… Ask a Tech Teacher has several articles on this topic that you’ll find interesting: How to Assess Digital Literacy. Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world. For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. The pandemic accelerated the adoption rates of educational technology solutions.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. The technology exists and is available to bridge this gap. The swift closure of school districts across the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ,

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

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Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives. Some of the ideas they explore include homework hotspots, school bus wi-fi and the ambitious project of rolling out the community’s own LTE infrastructure. EveryoneOn.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2018

Keep reading for some great tips on how to get your family on a healthy routine this school year. Ideally, it will be a space that allows for a laptop, tablet, or computer, so your child can work on online learning. The post Back-to-school survival: How to get your family on a healthy routine appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

How to Avoid Making Data Center Mistakes. With every tap of a touchscreen or login onto a laptop, a school’s back-end infrastructure — the maze of servers, racks and cords — is crucial to keep students prepared for their digital education. Technology is in constant flux and data centers must evolve at the same rate.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

They found that young people look to libraries to provide safe places to hang out and to access resources like free Wi-Fi, makerspaces, and tech equipment — expectations they carry with them to college, according to people who work in and with academic libraries. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

An effective way to shift our students’ thinking about their role in the classroom is to teach them how to treat their learning like they are making a documentary. How is this relevant to my life? What resources do I have access to if I need support? How am I learning? The Subject: Students and Their Learning.

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Vizor

JULY 13, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes There is no secret that school districts across the nation are investing in technology for their students. Without further ado, here is how to manage Chromebooks like a pro. . On the other hand, in VIZOR, you have access to additional capabilities. As a result, we created a tool that does just that.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. But nothing could have sped up the district’s adoption of technology-based education the way the spread of COVID-19 did. One key takeaway?

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In this post, you will learn how to use Microsoft Teams as a Live Broadcasting platform for morning announcements, assemblies, Board of Education meetings, and any other type of digital meeting. The times have changed and so has technology. How to use Microsoft Teams for Live Student Broadcasts from Jeffrey Bradbury.

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Vizor

JANUARY 29, 2024

Leverage E-rate, Title I, and other federal & state funds Make sure you take advantage of various funding sources available for technology in education. E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

To solve this and other reading-related issues, the district turned to technology to support our teachers in the classroom. Using Apple TVs, projectors, document cameras, interactive whiteboards and an array of tablets, desktops, and laptops that would ultimately serve as the technological cornerstone for our entire district.

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The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 18, 2019

At the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit that took place December 2019, leaders in technology and education shared innovative ideas used to reduce device loss and theft across a variety of populations. Jenith Mishne, Director of Education Technology in Newport-Mesa Unified School District (USD) takes personalizatoin to a whole new level.

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Vizor

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes As schools order Chromebooks to include in their curriculums, it’s important that schools are ready to implement new technology workflows. Therefore, in this blog, we are going to review 5 technology workflows your school needs before getting Chromebooks. How are you tracking the circulation of the device?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. Technology Promotes Skills Students Will Need.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

By working together, teachers can navigate challenges in the classroom or workplace more easily, as well as stay up to date on the latest educational trends and technologies. Headmasters and IT administrators also play a crucial role in building a strong educator community.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

With K–12 schools leveraging connected technologies to help improve student outcomes and boost classroom collaboration, effective cybersecurity is not optional. This requires a balancing act: How do educators leverage connected technology without putting student data and other critical information at risk? For what purpose?

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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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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How Do I Start It Up? Linking the smartboard to the laptop and projector Calibrating the Smartboard screen Finger touch and pen use on the smartboard Cleaning, erasing, and saving the workspace Tips On Using It Effectively Students use smartboards How teachers use a smartboard Tips and shortcuts to use a smartboard.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools. What’s more, they need to be interoperable and accessible not only on laptops and mobile devices but also on smart boards.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

Sadly, though, the reality is that millions of Americans — in rural and urban areas alike, and including many underrepresented minorities — lack the reliable broadband connections needed to access postsecondary and K-12 education in a nation that remains in partial lockdown. Related: How to reach students without internet access at home?

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In this post, you will learn how to use Microsoft Teams as a Live Broadcasting platform for morning announcements, assemblies, Board of Education meetings, and any other type of digital meeting. The times have changed and so has technology. Are you in a school district that has access to Microsoft 365 applications?

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Schools raced to distribute laptops, provide free-and-reduced lunch to students in need and offer childcare to essential workers. Create clear and accessible pathways for students to contact school counselors and psychologists. Consider opportunities to leverage individual student skills in technology, digital design or podcasting.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Using technology to access tests, communications from teachers, and study guides is foreign to most parents since class certainly wasn’t in this format when they were children. But, should parents adapt to the times and learn how to use e-learning platforms? The post Should parents also know how to use e-learning platforms?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Rolling cabinets stocked with dozens of the laptops sit in classrooms where teachers assign them to students for everything from researching hereditary DNA to writing essays. We’re doing a disservice if we’re not teaching the next generation how to use technology. Students being able to access it is critical,” Porter says.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

1 While those numbers might be lower for younger children, when in-school technology use is factored in, the total time adds up quickly. 2 And, over half of students report discomfort when using laptops 3. Survey of physical ergonomics issues associated with school childrens’ use of laptop computers.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 8, 2020

The post FREE Access to Fluency Tutor to Support Student Literacy Remotely appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As a former reading teacher, I know how difficult it can be to support struggling readers, English Language Learners, and to improve the fluency of all of my students. FREE access to Fluency Tutor for Google Chrome™ .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

You probably know the most common tech problems faced last year like hooking digital devices to the school WiFi, running a tech-infused lesson, or what students face with technology. Good idea: Next year, collect a list of the problems students, parents, and other teachers struggle with and teach students how to solve them.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Before March, the chief technology officers who keep modern classrooms connected would have agreed that new tech programs can’t be rolled out overnight. One Texas school district fielded 35,000 calls to its technology help desk on the first day of remote classes. It seems like since March we’ve not stopped.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2023

Invest in technology: Schools can use funds to purchase laptops, tablets and other technology devices to support blended and online learning. This includes providing students with devices and internet access to participate in virtual classes.

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