The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Recently ASCD released 4 short books that are aimed at packing a big punch in a small package. Today we take a look at Teaching With Tablets. It seems like more and more classrooms, schools and districts are embracing and utilizing tablets for learning. Tablets are full of possibilities. ASCD Arias Tablets'

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2018

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. Chrome and Android all in one!

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Digital Promise

APRIL 11, 2017

A recent US survey commissioned by the children’s books publisher Scholastic found that 65% of 6-11 year olds prefer to read print books even when e-books are available on tablets. These two surveys indicate the ongoing debate concerning the overall role and value of digital books for young children.

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My Paperless Classroom

OCTOBER 21, 2013

ACSD has released a great series of books, their Arias series. These are short, texts that run about 50 pages on paper, the busy teacher''s version of a chapter book. There are four in the series and the first I read was Teaching With Tablets by Nancy Frey, Doug Fisher and Alex Gonzalez. hours long.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2024

Bookopolis –focused on student reading Books that Grow –read a story at many different reading levels Class Literature Epic –a reading library for kids, 15,000 books; most digital devices F ree Books –download any of our 23,469 classic books, and read Great Books Online by Bartleby Gutenberg Project IBooks –amazing way to download and read books.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2020

Students won’t work in neat rows in their school gyms or test centers; rather, test takers will be able to complete their exams at home, using any piece of technology available to them—computer, smartphone or tablet. They can even write their responses by hand and take a photo of the results to submit for scoring.

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The stand is heavy, but that''s a good thing because you don''t want it falling over while it''s holding your precious tablet. That clamp also adjusts to fit an iPad mini or an Android tablet. This is a big improvement over the original Justand because relying on your tablet''s digital zoom makes for a blurry picture.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection.

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The 21st Century Principal

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Now that I have had the opportunity to test drive a Nook Tablet, I can say, without a doubt, if you’re looking for an e-reader, you may want to consider purchasing a Kindle, rather than a Nook. First, not all the books I purchase through Barnes and Noble are available across all my devices. It suffers from many performance issues.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

CLEVELAND – October 29, 2021 – As schools embrace the digital shift and rely more on digital books to support learning outcomes, educators are searching for creative ways to drive awareness and usage. Compatible hardware includes any touchscreen device or monitor (iPad mini-sized tablet or larger) running Windows 10, Android or iOS.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

Despite the growth in newer trends, the most commonly requested item on DonorsChoose remains one that has been around for centuries: books. They beat out computers and tablets, games and classroom supplies by a long shot. But even the requests for this classroom essential reveal the way teaching has evolved, Rosen says.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The MobyMax tablet is $69!! Wifi and speakers are built-in and there is headphone input so that your students can use MobyMax Tablet independently without disturbing others. MobyMax is reasonably priced enough that even if your classroom doesn’t have classroom computers, you could have several Moby Tablets.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

But when we look down–for example, at a laptop or tablet sitting on a desk or in our lap–our head tilts downwards by about 10-15 degrees. Lift it up On average, the human head weighs about 12 lbs, and our spine, neck, and shoulders can easily support that weight–as long as we’re looking straight ahead.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

When students read books they enjoy and that engage them over the summer break, they build stronger skills and feel more confident and motivated. These programs also encourage students to practice the age-appropriate skills they learned in school so they don’t fall behind when classes resume in the fall.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2023

Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Kudos for a good start, but they need to use the tablets to differentiate for student learning styles, enrich learning materials, and turn students into life-long learners.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Today, Made By Us, First Book and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate announced they are now accepting submissions for the Wishes For Books giveaway. The giveaway will remain open to teachers through September 21st for a chance to win a library of books based on the topic of their wish. by visiting bit.ly/wishesforbooks.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Collaborative Discussion Tools. Students join with a code.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In a screencast, students video record their digital screen (tablet or computer) and that shows them completing a task. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Find more ideas here.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Textbooks: print vs. e-book/digital/multimedia? Note-taking: paper-based vs. tablet-based vs. typing? Tablet papers are great tools that can help schools adopt a paperless policy. Read more: The fallacy of the paperless classroom. But as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. So why don’t we give it a go?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Today’s focus is to give every student a digital device, much as kids used to be provided tablets and pencils. Print books are often easier to share. Not so with digital.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In recent years, tablets have begun to replace laptops for many classroom applications. Tablets are even more portable than laptops and are available at a wide range of price points. Tablets are also ideal for distributing multi-media content, such as educational videos and games. . Interactive Whiteboards. Web-Based Tools.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 29, 2023

From books and personalized items to toys and gourmet treats, you can find the perfect present that suits both your interests and your budget! Books for kids 2.8. Digital gifts Tablets and video game consoles remain popular choices among kids today and come with educational apps that can help them become better learners.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

However, educators have expanded its use to cover a wide variety of subjects, such as biology and computer science , creating lesson plans more engaging than simply reading from a textbook or tablet. Introducing VR headsets can also help shore up socioeconomic, geographical, physical and cognitive barriers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Remote Learning for Younger Learners (LOADS of ideas and remote learning strategies) Sean Thompson – Bio as Submitted Sean is an educational technology specialist at Sacred Heart International School in Tokyo.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork. There will always be books. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

But many districts do not yet provide teachers with digital game-based learning instructional materials, despite stocking schools with computers, laptops and tablets. Research and pedagogy unequivocally point to digital game-based learning as an instructional methodology that can improve literacy skills.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2014

If you have a passion for teaching with tablets, Chromebooks, or setting up a digital station then you have many ways to afford that dream. Don’t forget to check out my previous post , on getting your students to create digital books to help others. Students have the ability to publish and sell their digital books online.

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Waterford

APRIL 6, 2021

Then, discover kid-friendly books and activities about music that are perfect for elementary classrooms. If you have a copy of the picture book at your school library, try this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed rhythm game. If your classroom has tablets available, try TuneTrain —a free app that teaches children how to create music.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

Students also can save money over the cost of printed books. As digital natives, they are also more comfortable in using tablets so it just makes sense to use them primarily for learning. Using handheld devices as digital textbooks can enable students to have greater interaction with the material through mixed media.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Devices such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. Teachers are beginning to learn how to teach with emerging technologies such as Smart Boards, tablets, laptops, digital camera, and so on. Subjects that often seem challenging or boring can become interesting by using a video or pictures on a tablet.

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

In particular, try to include at least one fiction and nonfiction book—both tend to have distinct styles that students should be exposed to from an early age. Choose books relevant to your upcoming curriculum. Look through your upcoming syllabus and pick a book or two that match up with future lessons.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

The teacher worked with her coach to develop a more productive environment where students worked independently on their tablets while the teacher provided individualized support to students. At the beginning of the school year, students frequently misbehaved, interrupting class and visibly frustrating their teacher.

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MindShift

MARCH 25, 2020

Here are six age-appropriate books, videos and lesson plans that teachers and parents can use to help young people understand COVID-19 and its effects. A Kids Book About Coronavirus by Malia Jones. Door handles, tables, tablets, and pencils. E-book by Naomi O’Brien & LaNesha Tabb. Even sandwiches.”.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 24, 2023

Comes with a padded tablet sleeve, large zip-closure front pocket, zip-closure stash pocket, and two expandable bottle sleeves. With specific features to speed you through airport security, this backpack accommodates a laptop and tablet while ensuring they’re easily accessible. Padded TabletSafe tablet pocket.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

In a screencast, students video record their digital screen (tablet or computer) and that shows them completing a task. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Find more ideas here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Collaborative Discussion Tools. Students join with a code.

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