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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

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. Assess Learning and Stay Organized.

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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. Mobile Devices Encourage Further Classroom Equity. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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On the Go: Mobile Learning Solutions for IT Teams

EdTech Magazine

Whether they’re learning in class or at home, students need access to devices. The Importance of Mobile Tech Tools in Today’s Classroom Environment Device portability reflects educators’ increasing awareness that conventional classroom learning isn’t everything. “…

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4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion

Neo LMS

4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. In many cases, companies are developing accessibility features to be built into devices to promote access for all. Just as it is important to model skills to teach students, the same philosophy can be applied to accessibility features. Model technology use.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

Highlights include: A comparison of how each authoring app handles key functionality, including interactivity, mobile design, accessibility, and more Important factors that impact the total price, such as integrations and support Learning trends that are most likely to affect your future needs, and more!

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School Computer Labs: 5 Reasons They Still Matter

ViewSonic Education

Thanks to 1:1 device programs, students now carry their tech with them from class to class, giving them on-the-spot access to digital tools without ever stepping foot in a traditional lab. Mobile access has changed how we teach, but it hasnt replaced the need for dedicated, high-performance spaces where students can push past the basics.

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Bringing STEM to Students with Mobile Technology

EdTech Magazine

As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes. The lack of access to higher-level science, technology, engineering and math classes in K–12 education shows.

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