EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. The Rise of Hybrid Environments.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Emerging technologies have the potential to reshape the educational landscape. From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2021

More off-campus broadband access. These are some of the trends that emerged in a recent survey of district technology leaders, reflecting the dramatic changes and unprecedented demand that school-based technology teams experienced during the pandemic. New ways of engaging with families.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Experts say to expect more of the same this year and beyond as schools mull how to safely return students to the classroom and maximize technology — both in person and online. The coronavirus pandemic upended education in 2020, sending more students home to learn virtually and bringing new concepts such as hybrid learning to the mainstream.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

trillion infrastructure bill into law, our nation is poised to make historic investments in its highways, public transit, railways, airports, ports, water systems, broadband networks and electric grid. When school districts spend months implementing a new edtech tool, they often learn a great deal—and they learn it the hard way.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Despite the leaps made in Internet of Things devices and educational technology, a report by Boston Consulting Group estimated 12 million students don’t have adequate internet access at home. Without it, these K–12 students can’t connect to remote classes…

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As we discovered in the spring, some families still lack the devices or broadband connectivity they need for remote learning, despite mobile computing being a ubiquitous facet of our lives. That sad reality had school districts scrambling to provide devices and broadband access to students when the pandemic originally closed schools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. Related content: 7 broadband best practices.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 11, 2019

A version of this post was originally published on April 4th, 2019 on Education Technology. Technology has the power to harness real change and bring education to life. Even though many schools are already embracing the benefits that edtech provides, many others still aren’t taking advantage of these opportunities.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Although some districts were able to distribute mobile hotspots or direct families to low-cost residential broadband options, schools in rural locations faced an additional hurdle — a lack of available internet service that students could connect to.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. However, with the sheer amount of technology available, it can be challenging to identify those resources, products, or tools that tick all the boxes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In this post I’ll break down the importance of E-rate, how it works, and the types of technologies it makes available that are crucial to education. For students in the 21st century, it’s almost impossible to overemphasize the importance of the internet and digital learning technologies. The importance of E-rate.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Despite the influx of capital, employers, schools and policymakers are only just beginning to harness the sector’s advancements in the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of education technology. But the proliferation of technology does not come without concerns. Schools spent a decade buying technology. A group of U.S.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

As the years pass, the gap between Jennifer’s and Maria’s access to technology widens: Jennifer has everything she needs at her fingertips, while Maria does not. But it’s not just Maria who is falling behind due to her lack of access to educational technology and resources. Education funders must invest in gap-closing edtech solutions.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Here are three different areas of connectivity K–12 IT teams may want to consider when deciding how to configure their schools’ networks: MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are preparing their infrastructures for IoT integration! Individual Classroom Technology Use. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use. by Calvin Hennick.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2018

By Marie Bjerede Taking the digital leap requires broadband access, proper funding and the right people on board.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. Makerspaces encourage students to explore and create using science, technology, engineering and math concepts. by David Andrade.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. Broadband access still is limited in some rural areas. by Erin Brereton.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

As I ventured into new roles and collaborated with policy makers, edtech developers, teacher trainers and thought leaders, my approach and enthusiasm for this vision expanded. Access to New Education Technology and Resources We’ve seen some incredible progress from districts over the past few years in this area.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Teachers and students are well on their way to fulfilling the mission of seeing 99 percent of all schools connected to next-generation broadband, according to the “2018 State of States Report” from EducationSuperHighway. According to the agency’s 2018 Broadband Deployment Report , 88 percent of U.S. That’s the good news.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. The edtech community stepped up to accommodate students and teachers during remote and hybrid learning with an emphasis on core subject areas.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

While opportunities to advance technology-enabled or -enhanced school reform and improvement efforts appear throughout ESSA (and are in no way precluded as a strategy anywhere in the bill), it is Title IV that presents the most direct opportunity for state leadership. These also speak to implicit expectations for technology availability.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 districts are trying to bolster access to broadband in schools! MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 districts can boost their current Wi-Fi! 5G teaching and learning technologies are probably being developed in startups as we speak.”. How Does 5G Differ from 4G? by Erika Gimbel.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . Technology can make a difference , and in this case it’s a good fit.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Recent studies by Deloitte and the Gates Foundation have shed light into how educators engage with edtech. And about 70 percent of students say that they use edtech tools outside of schools on a weekly basis.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Modern classrooms are open and flexible and have writable surfaces, modular furniture, one-to-one devices, hands-on learning with makerspace activities and robust broadband connectivity. School District’s technology director. “We SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! TVWS works by delivering broadband internet over unused TV channels, which traditionally serve as buffers between active channels. Chandler, the school district’s director of technology, told EdTech in 2016. It’s in the air. Buying Cycle.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Commit to Systemic Planning – Before You Purchase.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

A type of magic happens when education and technology-driven innovation come together. Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Learn how project-based learning fosters skill building and real-world relevance for students. As Karen Cator told EdTech earlier this year, the No.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2018

How are rural schools, which face logistical obstacles unheard of in more urban districts, finding ways to provide their students with technology? The access to technology that students have is just as varied as the students and schools themselves. The edtech team spent weeks going around to various schools to provide on-site training.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

Thankfully, technologies such as virtual reality and collaboration software can assist with the training and recruiting of better teachers. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Recruiting talented teachers there, however, is no longer an issue thanks to videoconferencing technology.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Holding learning technologies accountable. With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2020

If you’ve been paying attention to education news lately, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation around technology in the classroom is shifting. When edtech first burst onto the scene almost three decades ago, access to more technology – devices, broadband – was everything. Edtech should adapt with the learner.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Fueled by an explosion of broadband access, education software and, of course, the irresistible allure of financial returns, investors across the world want a slice of the U.S. edtech industry. Currently “some of the fastest-growing companies in the world, in terms of revenue, are edtech businesses,” claims Patterson.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

Despite the abundant technology advances that have taken place over the past century, many classrooms still have something in common with the one-room schoolhouses of yore. The agency launched the Room 21C initiative to create a learning environment designed to promote collaborative and personalized learning through the use of technology.

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