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To improve cybersecurity, start at the endpoints

eSchool News

A 2018 SecurityScorecard report found that, out of 17 major industries, the education sector ranked last in terms of cybersecurity performance. A survey by educational software company Kajeet found an overwhelming majority of students and teachers use an array of devices—including Chromebooks and iPads—every day in the classroom.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. As Secretary Duncan’s chief of staff wrote at the time, the Common Core was intended to create a national market for book publishers, technology companies , testing corporations, and other vendors.”. Indeed, $2.3

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

It is good for beginners, perfect for a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school like mine, and the projects sync between all devices. BYOD FRIENDLY WITH CLOUD SYNC In addition, students can start by filming on their phones and house the content in Adobe Premiere Rush. One app… any device. Simplicity for me (and my students!)

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?Scaling Mobile Technology for Community College Students: 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs

Edsurge

After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. Access to connectivity is vital to a successful classroom BYOD policy, so these issues are largely taken care of by an institution.

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Impero Software Announces New Version of its Flagship Product ? Impero Education Pro ? at ISTE 2018

techlearning

The company will showcase the new features of its award-winning product this week at ISTE 2018 in booth #630. “We It also provides classroom management and anonymous reporting features, as well as tools to help schools and IT departments manage multiple devices.

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Lumio

Technology Tidbits

Lumio is a wonderful site/company for online Math Resources & mobile games. These games are designed for students 5-11 yrs, aligned to Common Core Standards, and generate detailed reports. This is an ideal way to introduce Game Based Learning to the classroom as well as work in a BYOD or 1:1 environment.

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May this Gobstopper (Now Called Curriculet) be Ever Lasting!

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

UPDATE AS OF 1/15/14: The company Gobstopper has changed its name to Curriculet, but this update hasn''t changed how I use Curriculet with my students. The stories and information in the below post still hold true despite the change in company name. I signed out the mobile lab and a class set of headphones, and assigned an act a day.