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ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Learn more >.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2021
Since the shift to virtual learning, K–12 IT leaders have learned to leverage technology for increased flexibility. Device portability has proved key to supporting the new learning environment. Whether they’re learning in class or at home, students need access to devices.
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EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez A new study finds that students are using tech for self-directed learning outside of school. Access Points Bring Your Own Device Classroom Mobility Networking Online Learning
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 3, 2016
As of late I have been engaged in a great amount of work either assisting districts and schools as they begin to implement mobile learning ( 1:1, BYOD ) or helping them get their programs on track. Thus, many lessons were learned the hard way. The success of mobile learning relies on proper planning, reflection, and evaluation to improve. Have you developed a strategic plan to ensure the initiative will positively impact student learning ?
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 29, 2018
12 Principles Of Mobile Learning by Terry Heick Ed note: This post has been updated and republished from a previous Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. For 2018, the focus is on a variety of challenges, from how learners access content […]. The post 12 Principles Of Mobile Learning appeared first on TeachThought.
TeachThought - Learn better.
OCTOBER 12, 2015
12 Principles Of Mobile Learning. Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. For 2013, the focus is on a variety of challenges, from how learners access content to how the idea of a “curriculum” is defined. Access. As mobile learning is a blend of the digital and physical, diverse metrics (i.e.,
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 10, 2016
As I venture to more museums, landmarks and national parks, I have noticed how these sites are making their exhibits more engaging by adding a mobile component. Before planning your next field trip, discover ways the site is integrating QR codes, mobile apps, and. Teachers and Learning to Go. Many sites and museums have mobile apps for exploring the site. Museum Hunt – an iOS/Android app that get students to learn while playing a game.
Digital Promise
JULY 13, 2016
The market for mobile education technology is vast and, more important, mostly untapped. But for the “digital promise” of new learning technologies to be made real for those in need of basic skills, mobile instruction must be designed for their real lives and learning needs. The Promise of Mobile. According to Pew Research Center , 92 percent of American adults own cell phones, and they are embracing their phones as learning tools.
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
While the physical structure of a classroom with students sitting at desks in rows may look familiar to most, the explosion of Internet-accessible, mobile devices in the hands of those students has definitely changed the way students interact with each other, with their teachers, with the greater education community, and with instructional materials. Mobile students. Young students do pretty well in terms of mobile devices ownership. Finding the value of going mobile.
The Mobile Native
APRIL 25, 2014
New National Research Indicates Teacher Professional Development Program to Integrate Mobile Technology May Have Positive Impact on Students’ Standardized Math Test Scores Verizon, the Program’s Creator, and its partner, International Society for Technology in Education, to Launch Verizon Mobile Learning Academy to Train More Teachers Nationwide NEW CARROLLTON, Md. – ISTE Mobile Learning
Neo LMS
JANUARY 20, 2016
Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. It’s almost a sin not to own a mobile device. Our mobile devices are online 24/7. Put that in the context of learning and what do you get? Mobile learning of course. Mobile learning is now a movement and it’s not just about picking up a tablet and off you go.
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 10, 2015
4 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask About Mobile Learning. Untethered from desks, a tablet represents personalized learning potential for a student in ways we’re just catching up to. Truly; the promise of mobile is extraordinary. With every historical date ever needed for World History 101 suddenly contained in the back pocket of your average American eighth grader, we find ourselves in a new environment for learning. iPad Technology ipads mobile learning
eSchool News
JANUARY 7, 2019
Our initiative to address digital equity issues began with the rollout of Kajeet SmartSpots for students who needed home Internet access. To address both digital access and the district’s commitment to keeping students connected to school, we started looking at wi-fi on buses. We believe the digital learning initiative has been a foundation for their success. Featured on eSchool News IT Management mobile environment Mobile Learning
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 22, 2016
“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” Unlike many other technologies, mobile devices can support physical health along with learning. With a mobile device students can create, problem solve, critical think, and engage with the world around them. In my digital book, Learning to Go , you’ll find rubrics, handouts, and lesson plans for some of the activities listed below.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2021
In this post, I am sharing with you 8 great Chrome accessibility extensions to use with students in class. The purpose is to enhance digital equity and make learning accessible to all students. Accessibility tools Chrome extensions
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Our initiative to address digital equity issues began with the rollout of Kajeet SmartSpots for students who needed home Internet access. Related content: Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era. Related Content: eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide. The eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide is here! Gary Lambert: Wi-fi at home and on the bus.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
In order to support digital and mobile learning, students in K-12 classrooms need access to sufficient bandwidth, scalable and affordable broadband infrastructure, and robust Wi-Fi. The 2019 State of the States report is the latest in an annual look at school connectivity, taking stock of school districts’ progress toward meeting the digital and mobile learning needs of students and teachers.
The Innovative Educator
JULY 8, 2015
One of the most exciting things I found at #ISTE2015 was a school bus transformed into a technology learning studio. She loves technology and gadgets so much, she wanted to bring them to others in her community who might not have access to computers and the internet. The bus is operated by Estella who at age 79 is a self-identified “Gadget Gal.”
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 11, 2013
This is a continuation of my short series of blog posts on mobile learning. In previous posts I have argued that mobile learning is increasingly popular as an informal activity, and that personalisation of learning is an important characteristic of smart phone use. We are a now mobile, itinerant society where tethered computing is becoming increasingly anachronistic. Self actuation is all about having control over your own learning.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 21, 2016
Our learners love their mobile devices. However, many of our learners rarely use their mobile devices to communicate with others face-to-face or develop relationships with their peers. We can guide our learners to communicate and collaborate effectively with their mobile devices by pairing or grouping them to problem-solve and create. In my digital book, Learning to Go , you’ll find rubrics, handouts, and lesson plans for the activities listed below.
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 8, 2018
We still have a long way to go in many places, but the increase in access provides kids with an array of innovative learning opportunities that continue to evolve. Even though the cost of mobile devices has gone down, considerable purchasing challenges persist. As I was conducting some learning walks with the admin team I noticed some kindergarten students in Deborah Weckerly’s class engaged in blended learning activities using smartphones.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Elsevier offers overs 600 fully open access journals where researchers can publish or access peer-review articles.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 6, 2015
The following post is a modified excerpt from Uncommon Learning. Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world. All one has to do is take a look at how mobile devices are changing everyone’s perception of computing as it is more accessible and personal than ever.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Mobile technology is a game changer. I have previously written on this blog about how mobile technology can give the edge and also about some of the social implications of learning on the move. We see this happening on a global scale through increasing mobile phone subscriptions. The Mobile World Congress predicts that as early as 2014, mobile phone subscriptions will outstrip the global population (~7.9 Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 11, 2013
The rise is also due to people''s desire to develop their learning informally. There are formal contexts for mobile learning, but it is in the leisure time/travelling/down time that mobile learning still comes to the fore. The first principle in the article above relates to access, and states: "A mobile learning environment is about access to content, peers, experts, portfolio artifacts, credible sources, and previous thinking on relevant topics.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Are you looking for preschool learning websites to help your little one learn and develop? It features a selection of 15 great preschool learning websites that offer fun and educational activities for kids of all ages. kids websites Preschool learning websites
Kevin Corbett
JULY 25, 2014
The Mobile Learning in Higher Education [ INFOGRAPHIC ]. 52% of children now have access to a smartphone or tablet. With mobile devices being used at younger and younger ages, what are the implications for Higher Education? More on Mobile Learning. The post The Mobile Learning Imperative in Higher Education appeared first on | elearning, mobile learning, gamification and more.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 14, 2021
On the occasion of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Google introduced new and recent updates regarding Chromebooks built-in accessibility features. Accessibility tools Chromebook accessibility features Special education tools
techlearning
MARCH 23, 2018
As they go “all-in” on digital learning, schools are demanding more from their networks. The shift to personalized and inquiry-based learning not only engages students more effectively, it depends on efficient technology. First as consumers and then as educators, schools are committing to mobile technology as their preferred method of digital interaction. They’ve grown up tech-savvy and prefer to do everything on mobile devices.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 3, 2022
Long gone are the days when learning a foreign language meant boring classes and what seemed like endless repetition of words and phrases. The internet made learning anything much easier and more accessible. Can You Learn Spanish by Watching TV and Movies?
Teacher Reboot Camp
MAY 14, 2014
Part of the Byte-sized Potential and Mobile Learning categories. Most of our students love learning and creating even if they do not express this in our classes. Millions around the world read, create, produce, direct, summarize, translate, edit, and share outside of learning institutions everyday on their mobile devices or through the web. You can access my recorded webinar here and download my slides.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Chegg is an educational website and app that offers academic help for students in various school subjects. More specifically, Chegg offers three main services: Chegg Study , textbook rentals, and.read more. Chegg Homework help websites
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 27, 2021
Google Docs editor embeds a number of important accessibility features that you can use with your students in class. Drawing on information from Docs Help I summarized the four main accessibility.read more. google docs Special education tools
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 12, 2015
One of the safest ways to integrate technology is to get students to record their thoughts, ideas, or learning with web tools and mobile apps. In my digital book, Learning to Go , find editable handouts and rubrics for creating audio projects. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or Learning to Go. Just search audio, radio or podcasts to access them. Recently added to the Survival Tips for Teachers !
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 16, 2022
Learning a new language is absolutely a challenging but rewarding feat. With the widespread of web and mobile technologies, language learning has become way easier and accessible. learn english websites
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 18, 2021
Here are five web platforms where you can access a wide variety of books and other reading materials designed specifically for kids. Some of these platforms provide kids with personalized.read more
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 9, 2021
YouTube has recently announced a number of new important audio features. Some of these new updates, will roll out later this year. Most of these new features are about making YouTube more.read more. YouTube Updates
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 12, 2023
Mobile apps have made it super easy for kids to learn in fun and engaging ways, anywhere anytime. There are tons of learning apps for kids out there and the choices can sometimes be confusing. PBS Kids Games PBS KIDS Games is a safe and fun way to help children learn.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 23, 2021
Several teachers overlook Google Docs accessibility features thus missing out on important learning and teaching possibilities for their students.
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 15, 2014
Find some of these icebreakers and other digital activities in my ebook, Learning to Go , which is currently $5.99. Learning to Go also contains editable handouts and rubrics that are mobile-friendly. Here are a few of the ideas I talked about during my presentation: Mobile Show and Tell - Divide students into small groups (3 to 5 students). Each student spends about 30 seconds sharing a personal photo from a mobile device and the anecdote behind the photo.
Teacher Reboot Camp
JULY 28, 2016
QR codes get learners out of their seat scanning to discover what the knowledge they will uncover with their mobile devices. Below are a few tips and resources to get your students started with learning with QR codes. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers and Learning to Go. Learn with QR Codes from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Scan QR codes on your mobile device with the I-nigma app, which allows students to scan QR codes with an iOS, Android, or Windows phone.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
In today's post, I am sharing with you this hand-picked collection of some of the best guitar learning apps out there. While I created this list with students and teachers in mind, anyone interested in learning how to play guitar will find them helpful.
EmergingEdTech
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Mobile Apps Can be a Highly Effective Way to Discover and Learn New Vocabulary Think about how lucky students are these days. They can use different technologies to access knowledge at any time. Free Tools & Resources iPads and Other Tablet Devices iPhones and Smartphones Mobile Learning Resources Social Media & Social Learning learn new vocabulary mobile apps study vocabulary mobile apps vocabulary study apps
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