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.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. Mobility-related disabilities.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown. As an advisor at an online college, I know that adults are attracted to the flexibility of an asynchronous online learning environment and the pace of accelerated semesters. A devoted space can lend itself to learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. But there are many, many, many more kids who, if we’re just focused on ‘access,’ we’re ignoring.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Over the coming weeks, students, teachers and caregivers alike have adjusted to the modern-day classroom – many of which consist of a full or hybrid online learning model. Related content: Why security experts are concerned about online learning.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

With online learning tools this function becomes not just easier, but more effective. When using online learning tools there are a couple of ways to track students progress. The swiftest and easiest way to set up an online student tracking system is by using a professional LMS (Learning Management System).

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The post Customize Google Classroom Notifications on Mobile appeared first on Shake Up Learning. If you use Google Classroom, you should also install the mobile app on you phone (iOS and Android). Watch the video below to learn how. Customize Google Classroom Notifications on Mobile. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 13, 2023

Educational institutions actively leveraged digital portals and resources to deliver learning solutions and thrive in this evolving world. Online learning platforms supported and enhanced education delivery, driving learning initiatives through digital channels. We were all, quite forcefully, introduced to eLearning.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2021

Digital Promise is thrilled to partner with five of today’s most innovative postsecondary institutions that are using micro-credentials to create real-time pathways to social mobility for adult learners in rural communities. Focused on supporting social mobility in rural communities. Industry : Software Development.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Educational institutions actively leveraged digital portals and resources to deliver learning solutions and thrive in this evolving world. Online learning platforms supported and enhanced education delivery, driving learning initiatives through digital channels. We were all, quite forcefully, introduced to eLearning.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Kids are helped along by access to take-home devices and individualized learning plans that allow them to progress through class material at their own speed. While the pandemic still took its toll, adapting to online learning was smoother in Lindsay due to its preexisting infrastructure and history of adaptation.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

EdTech offers personalized learning, real-time feedback, and vast resources for students while empowering teachers to create engaging lessons and tailor instruction. Therefore, schools demand comprehensive, reliable, and adaptable EdTech solutions, and interactive learning platforms are at the heart of this.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

In our latest publication, Micro-credentials for Social Mobility in Rural Postsecondary Communities: A Landscape Report , Digital Promise conducted four in-depth case studies to explore how postsecondary institutions are using micro-credentials to create real-time career pathways for rural learners.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 19, 2018

Though classroom learning is still preferred as a mode of teaching in many institutes, the popularity of online learning is slowly overshadowing traditional learning. college students find digital learning technologies helpful. As per Statista, 43% of U.S

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2020

Historically disadvantaged students, though, will have unequal access to the internet and to the hardware needed to fully participate in online courses. Campus closures, or restricted access, mean immediate threats to housing and food security for both college and school-aged students. Access to content. Unequal risks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” How do I make online learning personal?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. Who has access to that information? To that end, experts offer some advice: Be cautious.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

With most schools, restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries closed, students have lost much of their access to public wifi. Work with local businesses and partners to create wifi hotspots where students can safely access wifi while maintaining social distancing protocols.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Learner access to computers at home is limited, while access to mobile phones is high. Because of this, access to and use of online learning software—particularly those that are not mobile-optimal—tends to be limited to time spent within the learning facility.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Age of Learning just launched their new mobile app, a comprehensive online learning app for children ages 2 through 6+. It’s perfect for parents who are looking for that engaging, educational, and fun app for their little one.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. Who has access to that information? To that end, experts offer some advice: Be cautious.

Learning 150

Learning Software Mobility Online Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. Who has access to that information? To that end, experts offer some advice: Be cautious.

Learning 150

Learning Software Mobility Online Learning 150

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. In the context of the pandemic, many schools and universities turned to virtual learning environments as the only way of ensuring some continuity of education during these times of crisis. Most educators only had a few days to figure things out.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

Sadly, though, the reality is that millions of Americans — in rural and urban areas alike, and including many underrepresented minorities — lack the reliable broadband connections needed to access postsecondary and K-12 education in a nation that remains in partial lockdown. Related: How to reach students without internet access at home?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

After all, about 70 percent of online students work , while in the wider college population, only about 40 percent are employed. Many depend on accessing course resources and lessons seamlessly from online textbooks or other digital resources. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

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EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The accessibility of free, high-quality, and instructional internet films, available on websites such as YouTube, is a natural complement to contemporary educational settings. Everyone—teachers, students, and parents—agrees that watching videos on the internet may be a practical learning and teaching tool.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 23, 2020

Increased availability of mobile technology is enabling teaching and learning at any time, anywhere. A number of districts already operate online learning days when schools temporarily close for inclement weather or other emergencies. How do we make sure that the learning can continue?”. More than half of U.S.

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Learning Trends Mobility Online Learning 150

Neo LMS

JUNE 10, 2021

Instant Google Street View – allows students to see street-level imagery on their desktop or mobile, share and save their favorite locations. The website offers access to past exhibits and research areas and also self-guided and narrated tours. Read more: 4 Online museums you can bring in the classroom. All in all.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

According to psychology experts at the BestEssayTips agency, the point is to make the learning process more exciting through healthy competition: “When students have a quantifiable objective in front of them, they are more willing to give their best and outperform other colleagues. Online learning. Robot teachers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Starfall Starfall is a great kids website where you can access a wide variety of educational preschool materials including interactive activities, games, books, videos, animated songs, mathematics, and reading activities spanning K-3. The site also includes printables that can help children learn about numbers, shapes and colors.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If a learning platform uses videos to explain concepts, and a designer doesn’t think about the effect of slow internet, students with spotty access are shortchanged. Perkins Solutions, a consulting firm for digital accessibility run out of the Perkins School for the Blind in Massachusetts, has a front-row seat to the impact.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

When your child uses a public or home internet, their exposure to online content can be dangerous. Cybercriminals can access their information through an unencrypted network. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities.

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Social Media Data Broadband Digital Citizenship 376

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. About 1 in 5 students said it is “sometimes” or “never” easy to access assignments and classwork remotely.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

Consequently, optimizing learning content has emerged as a paramount concern. The significance of online learning for professionals is evident from the fact that the retention rates of learners using eLearning content has soared from 25% to 60%. You must structure all immersive elements logically to facilitate online learning.

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