Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

People love using finger swipes on iPads and iPhones. The most popular iPad-iPhone swipes typically involve gestures that facilitate navigation, multitasking, and interacting with apps. The most popular iPad-iPhone swipes typically involve gestures that facilitate navigation, multitasking, and interacting with apps.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2018

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Chrome and Android all in one!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Starting in fall 2018, all first year students at The Ohio State University will receive iPad Pros. McPheron, Ohio State’s executive vice president and provost, is quoted in the university’s press release saying that students having the same technology “from day one” will “open up a new world of instructional possibilities for faculty.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

He knew not every student had a laptop or tablet. After COVID shuttered campuses in March 2020, forcing schools to pivot to remote learning, the city spent more than $360 million to buy 725,000 iPads and Chromebooks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

First, a very cool stylus called the Logitech Crayon doesn’t require pairing and can be used on any iPad. Imagine the teacher going around the room and using it to annotate and help students on their tablet device!) The Logitech Crayon is a digital iPad pencil. The Logitech Crayon. However, it is unique.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, the art of handwriting remains an essential skill, one that bridges the gap between tradition and technology. With the advent of iPads, a new realm of possibilities has opened up for teaching and enhancing handwriting skills.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Today we take a look at Teaching With Tablets. It seems like more and more classrooms, schools and districts are embracing and utilizing tablets for learning. Tablets are full of possibilities. We have to use the technology in a smart way and use it when appropriate. This Arias, is short.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. It’s for college credit and starts next Monday!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

This post is sponsored by XP-Pen , manufacturers of a range of drawing tablets for artists, students, and other creative professionals. The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom. In short, the modern classroom requires students to have access to connectivity through technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

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.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2020

The Tablet and Headphone Charging Station uses easy-to-clean, high-quality 8.9”x11.5” Designed with a front-access cord management system and a UL-listed power system, it’s easy for students to keep their classroom space organized and their technology powered and ready for use. About Spectrum Industries Inc.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. However, with the sheer amount of technology available, it can be challenging to identify those resources, products, or tools that tick all the boxes.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2012

With the rise of mobile devices and tablets in the classroom, I’m finding so many examples of organizations that are capitalizing on these tools to create new resources for teachers and students. apps education reform educational technology' You can find more information about TAP here.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When colleges in the California State University system sent students home from campus in spring 2020, it quickly became clear that some students lacked reliable access to the internet or computers through which to participate in their pandemic-era emergency remote courses. It is ensuring all students have an opportunity to graduate.”

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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.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

based company continued its streak of education announcements with the launch of the Surface Go , a version of the hybrid tablet that Microsoft aims to sell to schools. This latest model, at half the price, marks “a big move in terms of making the Surface family more accessible in education,” says Arnold. Today, the Redmond, Wash.-based

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in 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 Web20Classroom

MARCH 4, 2012

I remember where I was when I heard the iPad announced. I was going to be super productive and only have to carry my iPad. As time went by my iPad went from being a productivity tool to a consumption tool. And its was around the same time that many schools saw the iPad as "The Device." But maybe that''s a good thing.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? An iPad starts at $500 and then add the case for $50 and keyboard for around $50 and you are at $600 for one device. Their data and files are all online so they can still access them anywhere.

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The 21st Century Principal

MAY 2, 2012

One of the biggest reasons for purchasing an Android tablet as opposed to an iPad was my Amazon cloud products. I have my music uploaded to the Amazon cloud, and unfortunately, there is no Amazon music player app available for the iPad. Bottom line, my Galaxy Tab with its Android operating system, allows me to access my music.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

We believe that our place at the intersection of technology and the liberal arts makes it possible to create and amplify our creativity,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said on stage. Indeed, the company proved rumors right by unveiling a new iPad. inch iPad, unveiled by Apple’s vice president, Greg Joswiak. Here’s what we saw.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 4, 2015

Getting computing devices into schools is relatively easy; changing classroom practice with technology is really, really hard. With every generation of computing technology, a small group of educators has been able to use new tools in transformative ways, but on the whole, classroom practices have proven stubbornly resistant to change.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2021

Technology, said Böttger, who is responsible for Workplace Experience Strategy for the Device Technology Group at Cisco, was the bridge to his son’s inclusion in the school environment. Parents worried whether their children would have access to technology. Getting the Technology Right and Together “Automagically”.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The MobyMax tablet is $69!! Wifi and speakers are built-in and there is headphone input so that your students can use MobyMax Tablet independently without disturbing others. Each step of the way they are supported and challenged as needed thanks to the adaptive technology built-in! It has a 7” screen and runs on Android 4.2.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) refurbished a block of classrooms recently, it installed wireless screen mirroring technology in every room. Likewise, with screen mirroring technology, we teachers are no longer locked physically.” with screen mirroring technology, we teachers are no longer locked physically.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. EdPuzzle takes that concept and uses technology to embed questions directly into the video itself. Illustrations. Video Capture .

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back.

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Saving Socrates

JANUARY 14, 2015

Over the past few years, Ipads and other tablets have been advertised as great educational tools in the classroom. Their user friendly nature, easy accessibility, and cost seems to make them obvious choices for the classroom environment. This is why: 1) most tablets do not come with a standard computer size keyboard.

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TeacherCast

JULY 15, 2015

This year at ISTE I had the privilege of sitting down with members of the Microsoft Surface team to learn why the new Surface 3 is the best Laptop/Tablet solution on the market. The Surface tablet lies somewhere in-between your iPad and your Laptop. The Surface tablet lies somewhere in-between your iPad and your Laptop.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2020

Canva not only works on iPads but desktops and laptops. I teach technology, so I asked musician friend Lawrence Auble , what he uses for tutoring. It is available on PCs and Macs as well as iPads. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can even sign in through Google Apps for Education.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Since 2014, the VILs initiative —made possible by a partnership between Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning—has worked to bridge the Digital Learning Gap by equipping every student and teacher at these select middle schools with tablets and up to a four-year data plan. Breaking Language Barriers is Easier with Technology.

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) has been around since 2001, providing 7th & 8th Grade students and teachers with devices and more. Recently a new piece of “Concept Draft” legislation popped up: LD 137: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective.

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eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

A recent study shows that the number of preschool classrooms using tablets doubled from 2013 to 2015, and research conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation indicates that “the adoption of personalized learning approaches has increased significantly in recent years due in part to rapid advances in technology platforms and digital content.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Today’s K-12 students are coming to the classrooms toting three or more mobile devices, from smartphones and laptops to tablets and smart watches. Technology continues to shape the future of how we educate our children and operate our schools, from flipped classrooms to the use of augmented and virtual reality.

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Hapara

MARCH 22, 2023

Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. When learners are logged into their school Google account, Hāpara Filter works on computers, tablets and mobile devices, as well as Android, macOs and Windows.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For the past decade, schools have invested millions of dollars in technology. It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Why digital?

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