EdTech Magazine

JUNE 19, 2020

The homework gap, characterized by the technological barriers and disparities students face when doing schoolwork at home, is a long-standing issue in education. It impacts millions of students nationwide, particularly black and Latino students and those who come from low-income families.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

As the technology director at Harpeth Hall School , an independent all-girls school in Nashville, Tenn., Each student receives either a Lenovo touch-screen laptop or a Microsoft Surface for use in the classroom and for homework. “But Monitoring Technologies Alert Harpeth Hall When Students Are at Risk. Andrew.Steger_zKQu.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

School principals value using technology for learning because of its ability to help empower learning and address the educational inequities inherent in today’s education system . Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Those students can take their laptops home, but when they get home there’s a divide in connectivity. Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle. Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2018

Technologies Schools Must Have to Stop Ransomware. Ransomware works in several ways, but all of them prevent access or use of computing resources until a ransom is paid. For example, crypto-based ransomware encrypts data so no one can access it, and locker-based ransomware locks a computer so no one can use it.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The space was outfitted with modern furniture, laptops and audiovisual equipment. . Makerspaces encourage students to explore and create using science, technology, engineering and math concepts. With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Before we go ahead and look at some practical steps I thought it would be useful to sketch in some background on how technology is actually being used in classrooms across the US, in an effort to create some necessary context. This will give you an accurate picture of the access needs and opportunities amongst your student population.

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

CHICAGO – June 25, 2018 – According to a national study by , schools with one-to-one laptop environments show higher levels of academic achievement. Now with today’s launch of the world’s first augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) laptop from Silicon Valley company, zSpace Inc.,

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex. Many families lack computing devices and internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex. Many families lack computing devices and internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2018

At first, this approach allowed the district to rapidly ramp up its technology programs. Our Wi-Fi was hit or miss at best,” says District Technology Coordinator Scott Stall. “We As a result, Artesia can better support classroom IT initiatives , including nearly 3,000 Lenovo laptops for the district’s 3,800 students.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

HUSD is working toward what Keeling calls a ­one-to-one access program : The district’s 5,800 K–12 students don’t carry devices with them all the time, but they can grab one off a charging cart and use it whenever they need to. . Last spring, the district began transitioning its older laptops to Dell 3180 and 3189 Chromebooks.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Ray Allen, a retired basketball player in his 40s who last played for the Miami Heat in 2014, was visiting the school on behalf of his Ray of Hope Foundation , not to scout the next great ball player, but to bring a gift: a classroom computer lab outfitted with modern technology. So many different issues — homelessness, obesity, etc. —

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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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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

With Carvalho at the helm, the Florida district went fully one-to-one with laptops, a bold move that Carvalho says is already paying dividends. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out if your school is asking the right questions around technology integration. EDTECH: What is your secret to driving ­technological innovation in your school district?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Classrooms are dynamically impacted by the dual forces of technological evolution and student expectation. Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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? Here, accessibility matters.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 1, 2023

We could trust newspapers, magazines and books as reliable sources of information. You don’t really know these people, why are you giving them access to your private life? When you log off your laptop, you can enjoy a world of books, sports and sunshiney days. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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’s one of the 2014 category award winners by School and Band Orchestra magazine and the industry standard for teaching band, string, and vocal of all ages and skill levels.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 1, 2022

We could trust newspapers, magazines and books as reliable sources of information. You don’t really know these people, why are you giving them access to your private life? When you log off your laptop, you can enjoy a world of books, sports and sunshiney days. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex. Many families lack computing devices and internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex. Many families lack computing devices and internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex. Many families lack computing devices and internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

At some schools, science, technology, engineering and math are being incorporated into the overall classroom curriculum in all grades, while others are creating courses designated for STEM learning. Makerspaces have also become a way to create easily accessible STEM learning opportunities. . Tech Tools Help Teach K–12 Students STEM.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Along the way, schools have raced to incorporate technology, first through stand-alone computer labs, and then through one-to-one device initiatives and massive networking upgrades. Similarly, audiovisual solutions in a modern learning environment directly support student learning and engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Technology giants are working to bolster K–12 education in middle America , specifically targeting subjects that will help young students learn the skills they’ll need as traditional jobs like agriculture and manufacturing evolve with the rise of emerging technology. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:50. education system.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., One computer lab features 3D VR computers.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

That said, as agriculture is increasingly automated and new technology-rich ­businesses take root in the city, Fresno Unified School District works to keep up, offering students the skills they’ll need to take advantage of ­emerging career opportunities, says district CTO Kurt Madden.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2021

We could trust newspapers, magazines and books as reliable sources of information. You don’t really know these people, why are you giving them access to your private life? When you log off your laptop, you can enjoy a world of books, sports and sunshiney days. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2020

It’s one thing when the school Wi-Fi goes down or a projector won’t connect to a laptop. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how technology and classroom design helped schools continue operating after disasters. It’s really important that you have access to the SIS,” he said. A laptop is also a critical item to include in the go bag.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2020

It’s one thing when the school Wi-Fi goes down or a projector won’t connect to a laptop. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how technology and classroom design helped schools continue operating after disasters. It’s really important that you have access to the SIS,” he said. A laptop is also a critical item to include in the go bag.

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