EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. Students at the Center of Applied Sciences and Technology (COAST) in Brunswick County, N.C., by Marquita Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork. IT administrators must make sure there are enough manageable wireless access points and switches in the library to ensure proper capacity and coverage. by David Andrade.

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TeacherCast

JULY 15, 2015

This year at ISTE I had the privilege of sitting down with members of the Microsoft Surface team to learn why the new Surface 3 is the best Laptop/Tablet solution on the market. The Surface tablet lies somewhere in-between your iPad and your Laptop. Learn about the Surface 3 Tablet. Twitter: https://twitter.com/surface.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

At the Montour School District in Pennsylvania, students use tablets and smart assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home to explore the mechanisms of machine learning. Access the full report here.). “It Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. by Amy Passow.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. BURNS: The technology gives students access to resources they might not have been able to access in the past. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. .

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 23, 2014

I have my HTC One Smartphone and my own Nexus 7 tablet. In addition, my department uses Nexus 7 tablets for mobile access and some of our schools have Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. Drive - access and create/edit/share documents anywhere. I can access my notes anywhere and can even share notes with others.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Some people even lobby for a right to technology for every student, in the hope of making the presence of laptops and tablets in classrooms as spread as that of blackboards and notebooks. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing. I love that you can have longer posts and discussions than on Twitter. I also use Twitter for education and technology resource finding. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the launch of an app designed to offer free access to the research-based principles for developing human potential from The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life: An Introduction. ROSWELL, Ga. – To learn more, go to [link].

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2018

For the past decade, bringing digital equity and broadband access to U.S. families with school-aged children — most of them low-income — lack broadband access at home, reports the Pew Research Center. Despite that, many teachers assign digital homework that requires web access. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:13.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 6, 2016

Let’s take Twitter as an example. If you’re unfamiliar with Twitter, it’s a microblogging platform. In the last few years, Twitter has emerged as a powerful platform for educators. In fact, teachers make up a significant amount of the traffic volume on Twitter , and roughly 25% of educators are users of the platform.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 15, 2020

Then just save them to your favorite cloud storage for easy access anywhere. I take a lot of notes for work that end up being sketches or diagrams so this is much easier than using a digital tablet or my phone. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. I got one to review and love it.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

The innovative design features a keyboard that rotates completely behind the monitor , supporting a variety of configurations, from a standard notebook to a slate tablet or stand-alone display. Despite the lightweight, 3-pound frame, the 3390 has a 13.3-inch inch LCD touch screen with an impressive maximum resolution of 920x1080.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The teachers surveyed indicate that laptops, educational games, interactive whiteboards, educational videos, tablets and apps are among the most helpful technologies. These technologies can allow [for] individually tailored modules, free up teachers’ time and provide access to innovative lesson plans,” reads the report. CDW Segment.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 4, 2020

In this challenging time, we’ve seen many go above and beyond in their new virtual settings through meaningful, accessible learning. As an added incentive, the students who nominate the winning educators will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, a Codecademy Pro student scholarship, and a one-year Brainly Plus subscription.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

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. and Canada lack home broadband access, putting a staggering number of school-aged children at a serious learning disadvantage. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2018

As schools begin to integrate new technology to enhance both classroom efficiency and school safety, having free access to software like SAFR could be crucial for low-budget districts. . “We are proud to give our leading-edge SAFR for K-12 technology solution to every elementary, middle, and high school in America and Canada.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 29, 2019

BandLab for Education is a music creation and collaboration platform allowing students and teachers to work together on any web-based tablet or computer. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2018

Acer and Google have just announced the first Chrome OS tablet , the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Works and managed like a Chromebook, but in tablet form. This is a great device for schools looking for a tablet device, with a stylus and Android apps, that is easy to deploy and manage. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

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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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Android Smartphone - I use it every day for everything from email, to web browsing, Evernote , calendar, phone calls, Netflix, Kindle, accessing files, and much more. Nexus 7 Tablet - email, web browsing, Evernote , Netflix, music, Kindle and more. It was a great tablet that had a lot of promise before it was cancelled.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

It allows me to keep everything - notes, files, and more all accessible anywhere on any device. It also means I can access all of this from anywhere, very easily. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. It''s no surprise. I use it for everything and even more now in my new job as Chief Information Officer of the district.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

This shift to technology-mediated teaching and learning puts a spotlight on the homework gap -- the divide between students who have home broadband access and those who do not. Here are five things you can do to ensure your students get the access they need: 1. Send us a video or tweet at us @CommonSenseEd on Twitter and Instagram.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 21, 2013

and you can access, edit and create new notes on the web at [link] and Google will be adding these functions directly in Google Drive shortly. However, I find Evernote a little more cumbersome for quick note taking on my phone or tablet. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. There is an Android app for Android 4.0+

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 19, 2015

Today I had an interesting exchange of views on Twitter. about Twitter. I mentioned that I strongly encourage the use of Twitter in my classes. Secondly, students are going to use Twitter and other media anyway, regardless. Twitter continues to be a versatile tool for good pedagogy. Unported License.

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Reading By Example

JANUARY 27, 2017

Twitter has been the primary medium for sharing news regarding the presidential election and transition. The challenge with Twitter is in how to use it so the information you are receiving is reliable. My suggestion: Create a Twitter list. My suggestion: Create a Twitter list. Start reading your Twitter list.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Even though the school equips every student with a Microsoft Surface tablet, it has built two dedicated spaces to bolster STEM education : a computer lab for robotics and coding; and a zSpace lab full of 3D virtual reality computers that allow students to study human anatomy, dive into a volcano and explore the solar system. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

While teachers and parents can help control what content students can access, many sites have an invisible threat that may compromise student privacy: tracking cookies. Find more best practices for maintaining student data privacy! Tracking Cookies Create Profiles Through Browsing History. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 1, 2014

I can take notes on my smartphone, tablet, or laptop or Chromebook and access all meeting info. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. I will add questions I have before the meeting and then use it for the meeting itself. I tag the meeting note for easy searching later. You can also share the note with others after the meeting.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

All of the notes can be created and accessed from desktop computers and tablets and smartphones, so it''s easy to use and access. Random notes - take notes, tasks/to do''s, and more at any time and access from anywhere. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. But it is also a great tool for administrators.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. And those are just a few examples from recent months.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There are four different individuals with unique STEAM careers to bring into your classroom through augmented reality: Frank, an animator at Pixar Saba, an interactive designer at Google Aaron, footwear designer at Nike Arleny, mechanical engineer at Verizon You only need a tablet or a smartphone and install the Career Day app to start.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. And those are just a few examples from recent months.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. And those are just a few examples from recent months.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A special Valentine's Day Episode of 10MT with Links to Tools and Tech I Use From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. iKross Tripod with adapters for smartphones, tablets, GoPro, and DSLR Camera – [link]. Do you want to know my productivity tips and tricks? Productivity Tools.

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