eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

The year before the pandemic saw sky-high growth and adoption in education technology, with global edtech investments reaching €15.87 Many education institutions have their own bring your own device (BYOD) policies, while downloads of educational apps have risen by 130 percent over the past year. billion in 2019.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world. The pandemic accelerated the adoption rates of educational technology solutions. In some cases, demand far outstripped supply, leading to backlogs of requests for laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other school-issued devices.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Instead of students having access to handheld technology (tablet, laptop, etc) only part of the school day, more and more students began to have access when they need it. Either 1:1 or BYOD or some combination of both is giving students the opportunity to discover learning or create new information in a variety of ways.

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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. 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom. So, then, why all the hoopla about m-learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Technology still gets a bad rap in many education circles. This ends up resulting in the formation of rules and policies that severely restrict or prohibit student use of mobile technology and social media as tools to support and/or enhance learning. Perception and lack of information influence the decision making process.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop. And why not?

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue. Digital divide: facts and figures.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

As we continue to move even further into the 21 st Century, technology becomes more embedded in all aspects of society. My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2018

Our classrooms are transforming—not just with new technology or furniture—but by completely transporting students to new places and experiences. These immersive technologies are providing more than the “wow factor.” Location, funding, and even reality are no longer limiting our students of personalized learning.

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The Mobile Native

MAY 19, 2013

Cross Post from @TonyVincent "Learning in Hand" It''s my pleasure to be on the team organizing Mobile Learning Experience 2013. If you''d like to get a feel for 2012''s conference, then check out the Mobile 2012 Program and Mobile 2012 Speakers'' Resource Wiki. Please consider presenting at Mobile 2013.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Managed Wi-Fi technology is having a profound, transformative impact on K-12 classroom environments. Although wireless access technology has been in schools for several years, earlier-generation solutions have not been robust enough to keep pace with growing mobility requirements. Standardized Testing : By putting down the No.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Each week, we will share a story about how a district used technology in schools to improve something. Biggest challenge: Like most school districts, EGUSD is part of an increasingly mobile world. Lessons learned: As mobile use grows, control and high availability are crucial in wireless networks.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010.

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District Administration

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Using a central management platform is crucial to ensuring that devices enhance learning District Administration Custom Publishing Group Computers and mobile devices aren’t just changing the way that content is delivered, they have changed the way that students engage with their learning and the role of the teacher.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 18, 2012

TechForum NY, a great educational technology conference , is tomorrow. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. I am presenting two sessions and looking forward to seeing a lot of people from my PLN. For those of you not going, you can join in on the LiveStream of some of the sessions tomorrow.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Having a conversation with a school administrator, he shared his frustration with his district’s plan to buy the same laptop for every teacher in his school district. I think the idea of everyone having a mobile device they use consistently is important, and some people may prefer a district provided device.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 19, 2012

Now that the digital revolution is in full swing, I am trying to devise means for moving to a paperless and digital classroom while facing the following challenges: Availability of technology: there is a reason why I''m focused on BYOD with this blog; I do not teach in a 1:1 district. Practical & free BYOD resources are a must.

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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. We can no longer overlook the importance of the use of technology in schools.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 20, 2015

Putting Technology At The Center Of Learning. Schools are still in the dark ages when it comes to technology integration with the general curriculum. Schools generally have ICT labs, and possibly a mobile trolley of laptops. Putting Technology At The Center Of Learning. Technology #edtech' by Paul Moss.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

Technology in schools is a neutral resource. Only when technology is employed by the teacher to serve as part of the learning experience does it have any impact, positive or otherwise. I bring this up because the debate about the promise and perils of technology in schools continues to float around online.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

Technology in schools is a neutral resource. Only when technology is employed by the teacher to serve as part of the learning experience does it have any impact, positive or otherwise. I bring this up because the debate about the promise and perils of technology in schools continues to float around online.

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techlearning

APRIL 15, 2018

Aruba today announced that Klein ISD, a rapidly-growing school district in Klein, Texas, has completed a three-year, district-wide technology refresh built upon the Aruba Mobile First Architecture. In addition, the district is launching a dedicated mobile app for its new Klein Cain High School.

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The Daring Librarian

MAY 30, 2016

Last year I mentioned at the bottom of my Amazon Echo blog post that I was trying something NEW in our library, a BYOD Charging station. Watch the video: FUYL Cell - Laptop charging locker. by LocknCharge Technologies from PC Locs - LocknCharge on Vimeo. Using The Magic Words "Pilot Test!" Final thoughts: It's been great.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

What can we expect in 2016 from the intersection of technology and education? I’m building on previous posts about trends in technology and educational contexts , plus my FTTE report, naturally. Educational technology trends. The forthcoming Horizon Report thinks BYOD is one of the two major tech trends for 2016.

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Learning in Hand

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Reading Codes on Desktops, Laptops, Chromebooks There’s not a version of of i-nigma for desktop computers. I like webqr.com for scanning codes on desktops and laptops because it is simple and free. A Word About Creating QR Codes I almost always create QR codes on a desktop or laptop computer. You are not required to log in.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

As we continue to advance in the digital age schools and districts are beginning to re-think pedagogy and learning environments by instituting either 1:1 device programs or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. In my opinion, schools that wish to create the most relevant and meaningful learning culture will go in one of these directions.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana offers BYOD as an option to accompany 1:1. It should not be a technology department initiative,” says Paul Sanfrancesco, director of technology for Pennsylvania’s Owen J. You need buy-in, with curriculum, and technology teams working together.”

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2015

My first experience with technology in the classroom was the good ol' Apple IIe and endless hours playing Oregon Trail and Math Blaster. With 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs taking hold across the country (and the world) students have access to just about all known knowledge at their fingertips.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. 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. Mobile Learning. Activity-Based Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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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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