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Is a Backpack the Key to Closing the Homework Gap?

EdTech Magazine

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. A recent Pearson Student Mobile Device Survey clearly states that the number of students who regularly use a tablet has grown compared to the previous year. A great marketer puts their product where their audience can see it.

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Social Media and Kids - what you should know - guest post

Educational Technology Guy

According to new research by the Pew Research Center, 95% of teens say they have access to a smartphone, and 45% indicate that they’re online “almost constantly.” Instagram According to the above Pew survey, Instagram is the second most popular social platform for teens. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Teaching AP Students Remotely: What Does It Look Like?

EdTechTeacher

Collegeboard is leveraging various digital platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and AP Classroom to keep students engaged in relevant material from a distance. Also, Twitter is sharing these Remote Learning Resources via their AP For Students hashtag. This supports equity and access. image courtesy of The College Board).

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4 Inexpensive (or Free) Google Apps That Help Students Collaborate

The Web20Classroom

In fact, 83% of organizations support tablets in the workplace, according to a 2015 Spiceworks survey. All are supported on smartphones , tablets and Chromebooks. Trello This free project management app allows a group of students to access the same educational materials and track their progress on a given task. Grades: 8 to 12.

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What Students Are Actually Doing Online

Securly

We surveyed 400+ students to find out just how kids ages 9-18 are using their display devices. On average, students spend about 5-10 hours per day on their device(s) (smartphone, iPad, laptop, etc). Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr also have a large following of adolescent subscribers. So are we.

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Great Activities for the First Week of School

Ask a Tech Teacher

She includes a video and a template you can use of her survey. While this project suggests drawing selfies, my classes use pictures taken with their digital device (or a smartphone). Then post this collection to the school or class webpage where everyone can access them. Click her link and check out the complete lesson plan.

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