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Is your classroom ready for BYOD?

Neo LMS

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom setups are very common nowadays, but there are a few aspects to consider before implementing them. I tried to BYOD when I was in college and the reactions of my teachers were mixed – some were totally open to it, while others were a bit cautious. Sounds easy.

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Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]

Neo LMS

BYOD at school is more than the latest buzz phrase you hear at every corner of the teacher’s rooms or along school hallways. More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning.

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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. LMS – Learning Management System (software that runs and manages educational programs). MOOC – Massively Open Online Course (an online course which has video lectures, problem solving activities, texts and an online community of fellow learners). API – Application Programming Interface.

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5 steps for implementing a 1:1 program

Neo LMS

The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. Of course these steps are general, and of course they can’t go into too many details, as each school has different needs. 5 steps for implementing a 1:1 program.

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Using a school LMS to deliver PD for teachers

Neo LMS

They create courses, give access to all sorts of learning materials online, use gamification features, design learning paths, encourage online collaboration, monitor student progress, do grading, and so on. A cloud-based LMS usually comes with a variety of features that can be used to create the most engaging online courses.

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And the top e-learning trends for 2016 are.

Neo LMS

BYOD BYOD was already partially implemented in some schools these past few years, but 2016 will see more and more schools playing catch with the implementation. Of course, to be a part of change, don’t forget to leave your feedback below ;) So this is what happened in 2015. The advantages obviously outweigh the drawbacks.

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Mobile learning: The good and the bad

Neo LMS

Mobile learning of course. Mobile learning also enables quick learning because all students have to do is go online and take the course on their device of preference. Of course, there was initial resistance to mobile devices being used in schools because they are distractive, but times have changed. But that’s just the start.