EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. Valver and his colleagues planned to roll out their technology PD curriculum over the summer and realized teachers would need tools that were device-agnostic, flexible and mobile friendly. “We

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. The district invested in mobile hotspot vehicles that are deployed daily across eight areas of town.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. Unlike formal classes, makerspaces are always accessible to any student, making them ideal locations for students who may be interested in computer science but don’t have access to the tools they need to get started. To me, it’s the ultimate equitable-access space.”.

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Kathy Schrock

AUGUST 29, 2019

If students do not have a microscope at home or limited access to one at school, they may never have the chance to explore the microscopic world in depth. uHandy ask me to review their Mobile Microscope Duet and, after taking a look at it online, I readily agreed to test it out! Visit Kathy's Web pages: Kathy Schrock's Home Page.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

GoGuardian has announced a new AI-enabled cloud-based filtering solution for K–12 schools designed to expand filtering capabilities to all mobile and personal devices connected to school networks. . Extending content filtering to the cloud could benefit IT teams by extending their reach and easing some of their workload. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. There are enough challenges with equitable access. Photo courtesy of Hanover research.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders. Give students a method to work together using forums, LMS Discussion Boards, blogs, and even Twitter. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone? And then charge.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . Kids aged 8–18 years old are in front of screens for seven hours every day on average, CBS News reports. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Jennifer Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. As schools create their own, long-term digital citizenship programs , it is important to have some control over what students can access while at school. Students are more exposed to the internet than ever.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Create Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment by Decluttering. A way schools can transition learning environments into a more accessible space is by purposefully removing certain classroom items. Classrooms filled with rows of desks make it difficult for students with mobility issues to navigate through the space. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

These will include tools like YouTube, podcasts, forums, discussion boards, Twitter and Google Hangouts (for those old enough), Google Slides and Google Draw, and a comic creator like Pixton. Why require a summative written report rather than one delivered via video or audio? To prepare for college and career. NorthstarDigLit.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2018

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. And don't forget about all of the Chrome Apps, Extensions and full websites Chromebooks and the Chromebook Tab can access. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Chrome and Android all in one!

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. We’ll return to that down below.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2018

This annual event brings together educators, administrators and IT leaders to discuss innovative tips on everything from professional development and classroom tech to thought leadership on accessibility. Also, follow #TCEA2018 and @EdTech_K12 for the latest on Twitter. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. McLean, Va. In the U.K., In the U.K.,

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Connecting 2 the World

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

The Mobile Adjunct Currently, I am involved in #adjunctchat, a community that meets on twitter at Tuesdays at 4:00 PM, New York time. She is not as open to new technology, but she does rely on a netbook to access student records, courses resources, and student communication.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, public libraries, education and career non-profits and municipalities, the program will grant winners one year of free Kajeet internet connectivity hardware and managed service on its award-winning mobile connectivity platform, Sentinel®. patents in mobile technologies.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. The same report gathered data on teachers’ use of videos in their classes. E-learning is mobile. Kids live in the same world as we do, and they keep up pretty well in terms of mobile devices ownership.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2015

Introducing two-way messaging on mobile for can be tricky, because teachers need messaging to be safe when communicating with minors and parents, and many don’t want to have to manage incoming text messages from their entire class! Flagging features: Users can flag and report any inappropriate language.

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. We’ll return to that down below.

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Connecting 2 the World

MARCH 24, 2011

But I wanted to address the rising popularity of twitter. Honestly, for my personal web based habits, I don't see the importance of Twitter. In the presentation they mentioned that twitter was especially effective on mobile technology. So as technology gets increasingly more mobile, I predict there will be less blogging.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 16, 2013

They had launched an iOS app this past September, and an Android app after that, to help teachers be able to use their tool while moving around the room, and even access it when not in the classroom. The full press release is below: ClassDojo Mobilizes More Teachers to Build Students’ Character Anywhere with Version 2.0

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for the synchronized use of mobile devices in education. The book collection has many publications focused around project-based learning, engagement, Google and other topics and then has an accompanying #hacklearning twitter chat engaging and provides real time ideas or solutions.

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Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 1, 2011

As many of my loyal readers know, I'd do "twitter". In fact, I don't think I can teach CMC without looking at the type of communication used in twitter and facebook. What I've learned so far In preparation for using twitter, I went to the website. This is why so many who use twitter connect to a webpage or blog.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

The Kajeet Private 5G wireless platform is uniquely designed to simplify private networks and bring both private and public wireless access capabilities together in one solution. patents in mobile technologies. To learn more, visit kajeet.com and follow us on Twitter at @Kajeet. Kajeet holds 40 U.S.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 25, 2024

If you meet and greet seniors at your library facility, you may also have some concerns about their mobility, cognitive issues, and physical safety. Being a Mandated Reporter: working with Adult Protective Services (APS). FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below). Assessing potential caregiver abuse.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. Teachers and parents both have access to progress monitoring data that shows exactly where your children are growing.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 3, 2013

Not only can you set it up to monitor the Web (news, blogs, videos, forums, images), but you can also have it monitor mentions on Facebook and Twitter if you want. What is even better about Mention is the variety of ways you can access and be notified of new alerts. All Devices : Access mention from anywhere.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The series aims to educate young people about the dangers of misinformation, reporting not only how to identify it but also how to debunk misinformation it’s encountered online. NOVA is a production of GBH Boston; more information can be found at pbs.org/nova, or by following NOVA on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. About WGBH.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Product Review: Features, Lesson Plan Ideas, and Tips From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Adobe Premiere Rush is a simple to use video creation tool that includes powerful camera features, video editing, and publishing features. I love that this works with their individual mobile phone cameras.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2016

Three models are getting access in June with more getting access later. Think about it - all the Android apps in a small form factor for younger students or mobility, with the management features and ease of use of a Chromebook! Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

From May through July, students across the state have free access to two FuelEd online learning tools, Stride™, an award-winning digital learning solution that rewards student progress with games, and Big Universe®, an online reading literacy platform featuring thousands of eBooks. “The To learn more, visit fueleducation.com and Twitter.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Teachers and administrators don't always see eye to eye, but a recent report from Teachers Pay Teachers ( TpT ) shows they're aligned on one very important point: differentiation is essential for student achievement. But that's not all; teachers say there are additional roadblocks: limited access to differentiated materials.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2015

Graphite • Twitter. It provides unlimited access to more than 8,000 enhanced digital books with multimedia supports, real-time assessments, and reading tools. Graphite • Twitter. Remind helps teachers connect with students and parents over mobile devices. Graphite • Twitter. ” The science!

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Perry Hewitt

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Read the full report on teens, technology, and romantic relationships. AMP stands for Accelerated Mobile Pages — Google’s recent attempt to improve mobile rendering speed while preserving content monetization models. Or at least our teenagers do 72% of the time, compared with only 39% who talk on the phone daily.

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