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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. 7 YEARS LATER… 1.

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10+ Ways to Use Adobe Express in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

I can see we're BYOD. Jesse Lubinsky The idea here is, and I'm glad to see, it's not just Adobe, but it's other companies that are out here have recognized that, there's no more important commitment we can make than commitment to our students and our teachers and the education system. Vicki Davis Yeah. So that's really cool.

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The Growing Cost of Edtech Integrity and Security

Tech Helpful

5 years ago our school rolled out a BYOD (bring your own device) plan for our middle school. I do appreciate edtech companies that have the free versions and the pay versions of software because more than once I've said "show me you'll use it and we will look for the money for the paid version."

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Power Up Your Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Pause a second and think about companies such as Uber and Airbnb. Over the years we have seen more embracement of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 device rollouts. If you were to go back in time and pinpoint when disruption began to take off, I would wager that it correlates with the proliferation of the smartphone.

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Using Single Sign-On to Streamline Edtech Access

edWeb.net

Finally, as with all new edtech, a successful rollout depends on having a well-thought-out plan. Jan Mills, VP of Sales for ClassLink, spent 17 years with the Irving ISD as an educator and instructional technology director before leaving to work with various education technology companies.

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Looking Back At 2011 And Looking Forward To 2012

The Web20Classroom

For the past few years ( here and here ) I started a tradition (if we can call it that) where I look back at the year in #edtech and try to make predictions as to what''s going to take hold in the coming year. BYOD- Many are exploring the idea of Bring Your Own Device as an alternative to purchasing devices for students. BYOD can help.

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The Hottest Posts Everyone's Reading

The Innovative Educator

Entry Pageviews 7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement a. Mar 15, 2015, 7006 7 Must-Haves for Teaching + Learning with #BYOD #B. Feb 16, 2013, 2717 #EdTech Companies Need to Be On Social Media, But. Aug 24, 2010, 3630 Finally! Research-based proof that students use ce.

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