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Measuring Student Engagement with Digital Tools

ViewSonic Education

Thankfully, digital technology, or EdTech, has helped to change this, offering ways to gain a much more accurate sense of how engaged students are. Read on to find out how, or choose to learn about myViewBoard Sens and other ViewSonic’s Education Solutions. Asynchronous Learning. Learning Solutions For the Future.

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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. More and more teachers are experimenting with ways to integrate mobile learning into their lesson plans. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. .

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2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

eSchool News

Department of Education’s National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) takes aim at several obstacles limiting edtech’s ability to transform teaching and learning. “We are proud to stand at the forefront of this exciting journey, advocating for effective integration of technology in education systems nationwide.”

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COVID-19 Is Costing Visually Impaired Students Time That Can’t Be Made Up

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When it comes to troubleshooting for her children’s remote learning, it seems like Barbara Lopez has done it all. As parents and educators continue to navigate remote learning, children with visual impairments have the added burden of learning in virtual classrooms that aren’t designed for them. or she could be helping all four.

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edWeb 2024 Survey: Impact of Staffing Shortages on Special Needs Students

edWeb.net

edWeb.net, in partnership with Stages Learning , has published the results of the second annual survey on the “Impact of Staffing Shortages on Special Needs Students.” The 2024 survey was emailed to 62,476 edWeb members with a role or interest in special education. We received 742 responses, a 1.1%

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Wasted Technology: Why Many Teachers Don’t Use the Programs Their Districts Provide

eSchool News

In fact, 95% of teachers nowadays report that they use technology regularly in their classrooms. From using video streaming services to presentation tools, digital curriculum, and assistive technologies, teachers are incorporating technology into their classrooms now more than ever.

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Educators Want More Mobile Technologies for Classroom Use, Better PD

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The researchers also did a review of existing peer-reviewed research that focused on mobile technology and its use with special education students. Mobile technologies in particular have the ability to resonate with and support the instruction of special education students, said Richard E. The project is funded in part by AT&T.