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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. Then there was the iPad. Districts even integrated the two models to cut costs. Indeed, $2.3

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How teachers address cell phones in class

Ask a Tech Teacher

When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop. Finally, cell phones have become a small version of a computer be it a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad (especially an iPad).

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

Who teaches digital citizenship? . Teach digital citizenship is easily done either through dedicated platforms like Common Sense Media and Netsmartz , or a full-blown curriculum like this one from Structured Learning. End-of-year assessments of the Common Core grade-level standards are delivered online.

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May this Gobstopper (Now Called Curriculet) be Ever Lasting!

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

While I''ve written quite a bit about assessing writing (ad nauseum) via digital means, reading instruction and assessment have remained a primarily paper-based enterprise in my class. edmodocon On @Gobstopper students can read on a tablet, smartphone or laptop. Gobstopper is MOBILE! A highlight of my experience!

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Your Essential Back to School EdTech Checklist

Fractus Learning

Device tune-up : update/refresh/re-image your tablets, laptops, and desktops. Do your laptops/desktops need more memory? Did you buy new laptops or tablets? Find your digital cameras. Include something about digital citizenship and home screen behavior. – Fast and fun game-based formative assessment.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

A description of a learning environment where there is one “screen” for each student (whether an iPad, laptop, etc.). ” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. Digital Citizenship. Activity-Based Learning. The study of teaching adults.

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Is Your School "Future Ready"?

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A quick look at the Future Ready Schools framework reveals seven major areas of concern that are framed by leadership: 1) Budget and Resources, 2) Use of Time, 3) Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, 4) Technology and Hardware, 5) Data and Privacy, 6) Community Partnerships, and 7) Professional Learning. Laptops, Tablets, and Chromebooks?