ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Is the hardware & software compatible? Keep your software up-to-date. For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. Is the hardware & software compatible? A good example of this is interactive whiteboard software.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. myViewBoard is a collaborative software suite that includes powerful digital whiteboarding and sharing features for free. epals is a place for students to connect and have online pen pals.

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techlearning

AUGUST 20, 2018

“Pivot Interactives is a versatile supplemental tool that can be used for a variety of learning opportunities, including pre- and post-lab exercises, lab skills assessment, flipped learning, and many more,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. To learn more about Pivot Interactives, visit www.vernier.com/pivot.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. Also, I’m able to easily assess and share their work in AR. To get started, a student will just scan the room using his or her digital device (like an iPad, iPhone, or Droid) before starting. This blog post is sponsored by 3D Bear.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Even for something that seems like it should be plug-and-play, like an assessment, it’s enlightening to dive in and see what the program is doing. But an iPad can’t wipe a nose, notice that a student seems distracted, or give a hug when it’s needed. Reliable software can do a lot of that heavy lifting for you—if you let it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I polled my PLN to find specific tech areas students needed help with in preparing for the Assessments. Pay attention to these and your students will be much more prepared for this Spring’s Common Core assessments: Keyboarding. It won’t surprise any adult when I say using an iPad isn’t the same as using a computer.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

AAC iPad apps – these apps really help students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties ( click here for a huge list of the different apps available ). AAC iPad apps – these apps really help students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties ( click here for a huge list of the different apps available ).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Ten years ago, the iPhone was already out, but the iPad had not been released yet. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. When it comes to devices, many kids today have access to iPads or Chromebooks. Stay tuned for other reflections in the coming weeks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2018

With the push to move assessments online, students need good keyboarding skills. No more software downloads. It does this through a process of review, demonstration, practice, and assessment. With most of these freemium online programs, students log in and get started. The problem is, they don’t work very well.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

Behind strong school-based leadership, the schools built sustainable systems in professional learning and IT logistics and have created innovative ways to leverage their iPads to increase student engagement, communication, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills. Comeback School of the Year. “He IT Leader of the Year.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Software Updates Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic. Following its March announcement, Apple’s Schoolwork app for iPad is now available for teachers. McGraw-Hill introduces a new English language arts software for grades 2-7 called Redbird Language Arts & Writing.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Tagged on: July 21, 2017 Technology is transforming what happens when a child goes to school | The Economist → Reformers are using new software to “personalise” learning: How well the model will work when it spreads is unclear. Tagged on: July 20, 2017 Are iPads and laptops improving students’ test scores?

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2019

Over time, Billings Public Schools accumulated a complex assortment of devices, including 16,000 Chromebooks, 7,000 Apple iPads, 3,000 Macs, and 2,000 Windows devices. Before we switched to FileWave, it was hard for us to assess the inequalities across our district. Related: Are your edtech tools really working?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Not surprisingly, it takes a lot more than a room full of computers, iPads, and apps to turn “tech ed” from marketing to mainstream. Who picks the digital apps, software, extensions, and programs used in the classes? If not, what if the parent doesn’t have an up-to-date computer/iPad at home?

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Reflector is software our school purchased a couple years ago for every teacher’s work station. Reflector allows the user to mirror the iPad screen to a computer, which can then be projected onto the smartboard. Anything happening on the iPad, including animation and sound, is played on the computer screen as well.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. When Elizabeth Forward piloted iPads and eSpark, the district tested devices in all kindergarten classrooms and in some 1st and 2nd grade RTI and Special Education classrooms.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2017

At any given moment in the day, I am attached to my cellphone, my iPad or my computer. I began writing on a TRS-80 from Radio Shack in 1983 on wonderful writing software called WordPerfect, which has mysteriously disappeared. Risk Three: The Extensive Use of Technology for Assessment. I love the computer for many reasons.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

billion on education software each year. Yet it can be tedious to manually keep track of how students interact with different pieces of software—or whether these tools are even being used. Apple’s Strongest Case to Reclaim the Education Market Is Not the New iPad. Is Assessment Ready to Move Beyond Standardized Tests?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Shauntel Garvey (General Partner, Reach Capital): The launch of the iPad and Chromebook ushered in the age of devices in the classroom. Nearpod seized an opportunity to help the classroom teacher deliver tailored lessons and assess learning in real time. Introduced in 2010, iPads spurred Dumbo Drops of tablet tech into classrooms.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In my journey through the ever-expanding universe of applications, I’ve tested and scrutinized many video editing apps, assessing them for ease of use, functionality, and suitability for educational purposes. The apps I’ve selected for this list are the ones that consistently rose to the top in my evaluations.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Back in 2013, approximately 60% of Maine's participating districts chose iPads. Now, as has been reported , a number of districts have opted to move back to laptops from iPads. The computers were equipped with educational software and wireless connectivity. Approximately 60% of the participating districts chose iPads.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Moreover, he points to the product’s assessment strategies focused on student outcomes, employing a combination of automated evaluations and teacher-led assessments to ensure comprehensive learning assessment. 00:01:02 Speaker 1 On their phone, on their computer, on their iPad. So kind of give us the the assessment?

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Kathy Schrock

JULY 10, 2020

I attached the Beamo to the WiFi network in my home (you can also use Ethernet if you wish), downloaded the design software to my Mac, and updated the firmware in the Beamo via a USB drive. wood and loaded a sample item, found in the Beam Studio software, to print. The LCD panel was bright and easy to navigate.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

Many school districts -- including mine in Middletown, NY-- are leveraging the power of technology with adaptive assessments and instructional software. Most analysts -- and the school district itself -- blamed the failure on buggy software. Four years later, the district was demanding a refund from Apple.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills. Please take a look at this study by the University of Buffalo.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2017

And I’m talking about both hardware — iPads, Chromebooks and other devices, as well as software — apps, productivity and collaboration tools, learning management systems. The challenge for teachers is to identify the right technology and assess its impact over the content and pedagogy. Resistance is futile.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2018

Screencastify is an essential tool for making flipped lessons, student videos and creative formative assessments. Engaging Kindergartners with Technology: Augmented Reality, Ipads, QR Codes and More. Ipads and Augmented Reality. Greg: One way is iPads. iPad Apps to Help Children Learn to Read. Enhanced Transcript.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 4, 2017

Our school had chosen not to buy additional software options for monitoring, etc so we created a system of expectations for our students that was the same from class to class. At that point iPads were the only device being used in our elementary school. The iPad visual represents 3 ideas as well- Flip. all eyes on me.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 8, 2017

And many school leaders are happy to invest heavily in acquiring new hardware and software for their school, lured by this potential of making their educational institutions better respond to the 21st century learning needs. Deciding on the right technology is more complicated than that.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 9, 2015

Research on formative assessment, engagement, and how students master specific content can play an important role in the design of educational games and instructional software. A few examples: Behavior research can be used to enhance classroom management tools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Marisa Vickery, facilitator of learning and innovation at Walnut Elementary School in the Dripping Springs ISD, ran an after-school drone club that evolved into a full-fledged program after Dennis Baldwin, a software engineer and school parent who created an app called DroneBlocks. Assessing lands after natural disasters and storms.

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eSpark

MARCH 3, 2016

eSpark is thrilled to partner with JAMF Software , a leader in Apple device management, making it easier than ever before for districts to deploy differentiated apps and videos to hundreds of students at one time. Read the full announcement from JAMF Software and eSpark here.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

So we probably had more education software in the early, early days of the PC than anyone else. And that assessment should not be something where you take the kids out of a learning environment, throw them into a lab and test them separately. We equated it to writing a software program. Steve would say, "Education is in our DNA."

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

From the experiences we provide (iPads, cutting-edge digital library, nationally-ranked Robotics program) to the inter-district professional learning we support (top-ranked VrainWaves podcast), at the core of our program is a belief in technology as a catalyst for learning at all levels. Vrain Valley Schools. . We are EduJedi.”.

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The Game Agency

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Your learning management is full of great elearning courses and content but how do you assess that your learners are retaining that content? No need to download any software. game with your training content on iPads. DEPLOY YOUR GAME ON IPADS AROUND YOUR CLASSROOM. Export the games as a SCORM package (SCORM 1.2

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Thoroughly assess how a potential edtech resource aligns with your goals as an educator or with your school’s mission before introducing it to your teachers and students. Therefore, the edtech software we consider must be device agnostic to work around our diverse ecosystem of iPads, Chromebooks and MacBooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool. To focus on the over-arching concepts above, make learning platform-neutral.

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