Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

Today, most youth use phones, tablets, computers, and smartwatches. But what impact do these devices have on us, and are we using technology to its fullest potential? In my public high school, we rarely interact with technology, at least not productively. Barriers to providing all students with access to technology.

Technology 312

Technology EdTech Learning Accessibility 312

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. Never before have there been so many different technologies at our disposal for educating. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

Technology 256

Technology Classroom EdTech Training 256

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

His tablet-run version of the game has the same goal: pick letters to figure out a mystery word. The tablet reads out each letter, building your association between the raised dots and the alphabet. The tablet reads out each letter, building your association between the raised dots and the alphabet.

Tablets 153

Tablets Assistive Technology Company Software 153

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Advances in classroom technology are making it easier than ever for educators to design engaging, interactive lesson plans, while also streamlining the administrative work that has become such a large part of their job. New types of technology are being utilized in the classroom every year. Amazon Kindle.

Technology 113

Technology Tools Tablets Laptops 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

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. International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 365

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re interested in how to better integrate technology into your classroom, visit ViewSonic Education. . While the benefits of technology in the classroom have been well established, mobile devices are another issue. Read on for a list of creative ways you can transform a distracting mobile device into a learning tool.

Smartphone 395

Smartphone Mobile Learning Mobility Khan Academy 395

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.

Learning 327

Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The classes are a product of RIFLI’s plan to create a 1:1 classroom computing model that, according to RIFLI’s Director Karisa Tashjian, “blurs the lines between language/content learning and using technology.” But lending the tablets is only part of the access puzzle. As a result, Ms.

Assessment 209

Assessment Accessibility Tablets Digital Badges 209

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Laptops 366

Laptops Smartphone Software Digital Citizenship 366

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?

Digital Divide 96

Digital Divide E-rate Advocacy Libraries 96

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here are just a few advantages to planning ahead of time for next year’s technology upgrades. Comprehensive planning Planning is essential to the success of any technology upgrade, and planning well ahead gives school districts time to assess current technology needs and goals for the future.

Technology 109

Technology Software Training Broadband 109

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.

How To 375

How To Software Education EdTech 375

N2Y

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final article in our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that help prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Physical Access. Some children use applications on a tablet and/or laptop.

Accessibility 120

Accessibility Laptops Tablets Examples 120

Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

Keeping up with classroom technology can seem a daunting task for teachers. Facts about the educational benefits of technology. Here are more facts about the benefits of classroom technology: Seventy percent of students report higher grades and better attendance in active-learning environments that use technology than traditional ones.

Examples 370

Examples Classroom Education Tablets 370

EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

When people talk about the future of technology in education, they picture every student having access to a computer or a tablet; they see paperless rooms where technology trained teachers lead the class. The increased availability of cheap and fast technology goes hand in hand with this. The Future Is Social.

Technology 202

Technology Flipped Classroom Classroom MOOC 202

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J.

Libraries 89

Libraries Digital Divide Broadband Software 89

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. The metaverse is an emerging technological revolution, but the concept itself is nothing new. In general, the concept of virtual learning has long been touted as a solution for accessibility.

Gamification 372

Gamification Education Learning Social Media 372

EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . As the use of technology in education grows, schools may want to revisit infrastructure strategies to ensure critical technology is securely housed.

Case Study 361

Case Study EdTech Chromebook Tablets 361

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

Put simply, it’s a whiteboard you can use on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or any compatible electronic device. 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.

Software 327

Software Libraries Blackboard Meeting 327

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.

Education 315

Education Software Trends Outcomes 315

Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Their collective efforts are meeting a range of needs—from internet access to devices to social-emotional supports. Witnessing how many students lacked access to the most basic components of online learning—devices and internet access—LEANLAB and their partners across the metro region took immediate action.

Digital Divide 266

Digital Divide Libraries Survey Meeting 266

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

reading two times or less per week using a book or a tablet) has increased significantly from last fall, from 18 to 28 percent. In a randomized field experiment, we gave parents an electronic tablet with a preloaded digital library. The most effective way to do that is through technology.

Technology 112

Technology Tablets Digital Divide Policies 112

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

Digital Divide 139

Digital Divide Broadband Khan Academy eBook 139

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

Power access issues in schools solved by a new portable charging solution. May 25th, 2021—JAR Systems has launched a new Library Check-Out Charging Solution , enabling students to check out power banks from central areas for portable charging at their desks or anywhere on campus. Bradenton, FL.—May

Libraries 52

Libraries Chromebook Tablets Learning 52

Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

They were made by pressing a reed or stick into a tablet of wet clay.[3]. Although some people were able to write and read, not everybody had access to printed materials for much of written language’s history. Watch this video from the Cherokee Nation about how the tribe has adapted modern technology to their language and syllabary.

Libraries 245

Libraries Education Tablets Video 245

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. school and library to the internet.

Digital Learning 317

Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 317

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Like any technology, it has progressed over time and had various iterations, with significant speed and power improvements. This universality has only recently come close to reality with USB-C, but even the initial iterations greatly improved earlier connection technologies. Read on to discover how all that changes with USB-C.

E-rate 357

E-rate Laptops Tablets Mobility 357

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2020

That’s not a new problem for educators who work with jails, prisons and juvenile detention centers, where access to learning is often limited by security concerns, technology constraints and facilities designed for incarcerating—not teaching—people. Access to libraries has been reduced at many facilities.

Tablets 174

Tablets Education Learning Meeting 174

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The advent of the internet and the popularization of digital devices brought a new context for teachers and school administrators, since students started to bring technology to the school routine. The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices.

Technology 96

Technology eBook Education Learning 96

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

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. New Mexico State Library now offers Career Online High School (COHS) from Gale , a Cengage company, making it the first program in the state that gives qualified residents the chance to earn an accredited high school diploma through their public library.

Libraries 58

Libraries Company Laptops Tablets 58

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This setup transforms the iPad from a mere tablet into a compact workstation, perfect for detailed creative work. These apps leverage the powerful hardware of the iPad, making video editing not just accessible, but a truly enjoyable experience. In this post, we’re diving into the world of video making apps for the iPad.

iPad 112

iPad Video Adobe Social Media 112

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In education institutions, one of the top priorities with technology will be ease of use. This is especially true with technology that is being used to facilitate remote learning because it may need to be used without supervision. Here, we take a closer look at these benefits, with a particular focus on usage within education settings.

Video 332

Video Education Tablets Trends 332

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. Any Device Will Do Americans have lots of consumer technology tools to choose from, and they haven’t all made the same selections. A cellular model works very, very well.

Laptops 198

Laptops Tablets Smartphone Mobility 198

Shake Up Learning

MAY 8, 2020

The post FREE Access to Fluency Tutor to Support Student Literacy Remotely appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I don’t endorse a lot of products, but Texthelp produces some of the best accessibility tools and they work seamlessly with my favorite Google tools. FREE access to Fluency Tutor for Google Chrome™ .

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Chromebook Google Laptops 96

Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2016

To help students like Octaviano, adult education programs across the country are finding new approaches that incorporate simple technologies to engage students outside of the traditional classroom. The result: more students are being served who without technology would be left out of the educational system.

Technology 120

Technology Classroom Education Tablets 120

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.

Assessment 144

Assessment Google Chromebook Tablets 144