eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. The pandemic accelerated the adoption rates of educational technology solutions. Meeting the demand for educational technology devices. Technology is changing the way we teach and learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

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. Had it not been for the smartphone their innovative apps might never have come to fruition or experienced immense scalability as they have. respectively by 2020.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Technologies like Augmented Reality, that enrich the standard methods of imparting education are always in demand, now more than ever. AR, VR, MR are technologies which provide visuals to learners that can enrich the learning experience and assist the educators in creating content that links visuals to reality. billion mark as of 2017.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. This study found that in 2017, 71% of teens claimed to either own or have use of a smartphone.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 9, 2013

So, you’re interested in supporting bring your own device (BYOD) where you work Congratulations! Learning Community Join a vibrant connected educators learning community for those interested in discovering what it means when we empower students to BYOD that meets all year long in a variety of platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Google).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

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. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Undergraduate Smartphone Ownership. What would we then need to do differently?

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The Mobile Native

AUGUST 17, 2012

Guest Post for SmartBlogs on Education Over the past four years, I have had the privilege of teaching in a forward-thinking school district that has embraced the use of mobile learning devices in the classroom. Mobile learning has become the new buzzword in many educational communities.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

You know like, not expanding the already-existing e-learning concepts and techniques instructors and educators already know. It can be boring if educators just, for example, don't maximize the features of the LMS they’re using such as integration to cloud storage services, or use collaboration tools to increase engagement from students.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

While many technological innovations have undoubtedly transformed the position in a relatively short period of time, perhaps there is none greater than the advent of the Smartphone. In fact, this small device is in many ways the mobile “hub” of the school as information on all aspects of building operations comes my way both day and night.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Mobile technology is a game changer. I have previously written on this blog about how mobile technology can give the edge and also about some of the social implications of learning on the move. As I write, news is breaking of Samsung''s release of the first curved display screen smartphone. For many that is already a reality.

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Education with Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Many schools are going mobile or one-to-one. Schools sometimes make decisions without thinking about the full consequences such as mobile and home learning. If schools supply mobile devices to the students, do the students take the mobile devices home? Teachers cannot assign at home mobile work.

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 30, 2017

Animoto also has a free mobile app available for iOS and Android devices if you’ve got a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom. Just grab your smartphone during the event and take a few quick photos and video clips. How do I use Animoto? The best part? Video recaps are shamelessly easy. Click here for an example.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In essence AR amplifies the user’s senses and unlocks yet another layer of digital information all with the power of mobile devices. Students can use their smartphones’ GPS and/or compass to trigger course-related information when they are in close proximity to the location. What do you think?

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IT Bill

APRIL 28, 2014

These trends include mobile technologies (BYOD), improved wireless connectivity, and an increased demand for flexible learning spaces. There are a number of emerging trends in classroom technology that will likely shape the way we teach and learn in the very near future.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has gained some momentum in today’s education system. From temp teachers to entire school districts, more and more educational staff debate about or seriously consider the adoption of BYOD in their instruction. Adopting BYOD in schools seems like a win-win situation.

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Marys City Schools is the longest running mobile learning program in the country. Join us on November 8th for our community''s next webinar to see how smartphones (mobile learning devices) were successfully integrated into the curriculum at St. He has conducted mobile learning webinars for Classroom 2.0 Mary''s schools.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But that hasn’t stopped us from asking a number of experts in education and technology to gaze into their crystal balls and share their thoughts on one major EdTech trend we can expect to see lighting up learning and one major challenge that education will face in 2016. Savas Savides (Publisher & Former Educator, Greece).

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Through a teacher and an educational technologist in my school district, I''ve recently discovered the Tellagami app for creating short animated videos. What I Like About Tellagami The app is free for both iOS and Android mobile devices, which makes it ideal for both 1:1 and BYOD learning environments. Unported License.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

But there’s a big challenge that all education IT leaders face : Managing smartphones, laptops and other connected devices securely and at scale. To help tackle this tech issue, and ensure these devices don’t become distractions, many schools are turning to mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Basics for Schools.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2012

This report is a snapshot review of trends that have the greatest potential to disrupt and shape education in the next five years. 2012 NMC Horizon Report Near Adoption Technologies Where is technology going in the next 5 years, and what might be some things we can expect as educational leaders?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Candidatein Higher Education at The University of Virginia, Curry School of Education. Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013. by Amy Moynihan , Ph.D.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. The tools to publish videos and share assignments are core to Google Apps for Education. Encourage students to use their smartphones for formal learning.

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Learning in Hand

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

It works well on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Click the Download button on mobile, desktop, and laptop devices to save a PNG or JPEG image file. Roll the dice for a mobile site to communicate your reflection. Quotes : What’s missing from these education and technology quotes? QR codes are standardized.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Audience: K-12 & higher ed educators, researchers, institutions, and organizations globally. Google Apps for Education.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. The merger will create a $120-million nonprofit organization with 500 employees.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction. Then, I met with two other math teachers who showed me how they use smartphones to increase class participation and to assess their students learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. Returning to in-school instruction for all students will generate additional costs that many districts cannot currently afford.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , education leaders reflected on the challenges of the past year and the possibilities of the upcoming school year. His district also ensured that apartment complexes and mobile home parks could access WiFi with overnight placements of minibuses with hotspots.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. While there is no substitute to having an attorney or special education director focused on special education legislation, there are additional services that can keep the flow of information coming. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Educating all constituents, not just about the process, but also why it’s important, is essential. They educate staff about the types of attacks as well as what to do. Student Digital Records: Here, it’s not just about the district’s practices, but their vendors as well.

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