Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The debate between choosing iPads and Chromebooks for classroom use is a topic of keen interest for educators, administrators, and parents alike. Both iPads and Chromebooks bring their unique flavors to the classroom. Chromebooks : Affordability and Management: Chromebooks are typically more affordable.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2018

ISTE 2018: New Acer Tab 10 Brings Chrome OS to a Tablet. New @Acer #Chromebook pairs the Chrome OS with the portability and ease of a tablet for #K12 classrooms. amy.burroughs_26341. Tue, 06/26/2018 - 14:54. Tweet text. 1897323124. video type. Conference. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment.

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Vizor

AUGUST 31, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Last week, we took the Chromebook Training from Google. The Chromebook Training highlights what makes Chromebooks different and why it’s great for students. In this blog, we will review the benefits of Chromebooks and why they are a good option for the Education Sector. Almost a Laptop.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

New Global Survey Offers Snapshot of Technology in the Classroom in 2019. The survey found that use of technology in schools worldwide continues to grow, with 48 percent of students reporting they use a desktop computer in the classroom. Desktop computers are used significantly more than tablets: The U.S. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

This post is sponsored by XP-Pen , manufacturers of a range of drawing tablets for artists, students, and other creative professionals. They have tutorials and eLearning resources for teachers here and are also Chromebook-compatible. The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Technology Helps Teachers Prevent and Mitigate Bad Behavior in the Classroom. It can be difficult for teachers to react in ways that will guide students back to proper classroom behavior without alienating them — which is a major concern according to a recent study from the Center for Promise. Combat Classroom Distractions with Tech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2015

AATT contributor, Krista Albrecht, has a balanced evaluation of Chromebooks in the classroom I think you’ll find useful. She has over 15 years experience in the field ranging from classroom teacher to tech teacher, to Professional Developer, to 1:1 integration specialist. Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe?

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Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 8, 2019

I recently got my hands on the CTL Chromebook Tab Tx1. This tablet is a ChromeOS based tablet. I was excited to trial a Chrome-based tablet to see how it measured up to the iPad. When I went out to classrooms, meetings, integration assistance, etc… I grabbed the Tx1. It works very much like other tablets.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. With touchscreen capabilities and front facing cameras, the options for classroom creativity with these devices are endless. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Logitech Pen works on any USI (Universal Stylus Initiative)-compatible Chromebook which means no pairing required. Most newer Chromebooks are USI-enabled. It turns on automatically when it touches the USI-enabled Chromebook screen, goes to sleep when put down on a table. Don’t look for an on-off switch.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in May of 2012, I wrote about Google Chromebooks and how they were great for education. Two and a half years and 11,000 Chromebooks later, I stand by this even more. Our district has over 11,000 Chromebooks deployed in grades 3-12. Easy to manage - a thousand times easier to manage than laptops or tablets.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. Increasing personalization is precisely what Google had in mind when it announced a new batch of 2-in-1 Chromebooks in mid-January. meghan.bogardu….

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Vizor

AUGUST 31, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Last week, we took the Chromebook Training from Google. The Chromebook Training highlights what makes Chromebooks different and why it’s great for students. In this blog, we will review the benefits of Chromebooks and why they are a good option for the Education Sector. Almost a Laptop.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. The efficacy of mobile devices for education has been hotly debated from classrooms to Congress.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

100% lesson participation is achievable through 1:1 Acer Chromebooks. You look across your classroom, hoping for thirty hands raised amongst thirty engaged minds – but you’re instead met with a familiar scene. When using the Tablet Mode Acer Chromebooks , they just bend the hinge straight up in one easy step.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Sphero , a programmable robot, can be found in more than 20,000 schools around the globe , including the math and science classrooms at Stumpenhorst’s school, about an hour west of Chicago. Now the school has about 20 models, along with apps students can use on their tablets or Chromebooks to learn the basics of programming.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2018

Google’s first Chrome-powered tablet will create new competition for Apple, just as the company announced a new iPad , complete with augmented reality capability, the Apple pencil and a 10-hour battery. Both tablets will retail for $329. Chromebooks have become the dominant device in U.S. Photo: Meghan E. public schools.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2016

Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks have become truly awesome resources for schools and Google just keeps improving them. Here are some of the recent announcements: Android apps are coming to Chromebooks! some Android apps have already been available for use on a Chromebook. Some exciting news for schools!!

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TeacherCast

MAY 22, 2022

Are you searching for the best equipment for your podcasting studio or classroom audio/video club? Over the years I have had the opportunity to test out a ton of great equipment and have listed my recommendations on both my Classroom Podcasting Equipment and my Studio Podcasting Equipment Pages. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM AMAZON.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like. In K–12, educators have found ways to use augmented and virtual reality to enhance and support deeper learning in the classroom. The future looks promising as educational technology companies rapidly build new immersive tools for the classroom. .

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Unfortunately, many students have gotten comfortable in their roles as passive observers or consumers in the classroom. An effective way to shift our students’ thinking about their role in the classroom is to teach them how to treat their learning like they are making a documentary. They cannot be silent observers in a classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. District teachers learned to use Google Classroom and Google’s G Suite apps. . by Marquita Brown.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

Today’s most popular augmented and virtual reality applications are typically available for mobile devices, but many classrooms have moved from tablets to Chromebooks, especially at the secondary level. Below are a few recommendations that allow the creation of augmented and virtual reality experiences on Chromebooks.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2014

If you have a passion for teaching with tablets, Chromebooks, or setting up a digital station then you have many ways to afford that dream. The proceeds can go towards getting computers, laptops, tablets, better wifi, a technology cart, or other digital tools. Don’t give up!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Technology-driven accommodations support students who require additional help within the traditional classroom and allow them to function without drawing extra attention to their disabilities. . Through integrations like these, K–12 schools can offer a modern classroom that supports the unique needs of every student. by Joe Marquez.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2015

Reflector2 is a wireless streaming product that works with iOS, Android and even Chromebooks that allows teachers and students to share their iPads, Android tablets and Chromebooks to the big screen wirelessly, from anywhere in the room. It''s a great tool for teachers to use in their classroom.

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TeacherCast

MAY 22, 2022

Are you searching for the best equipment for your podcasting studio or classroom audio/video club? Over the years I have had the opportunity to test out a ton of great equipment and have listed my recommendations on both my Classroom Podcasting Equipment and my Studio Podcasting Equipment Pages.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

When Google’s education users return to schools this fall, their classrooms may look different in more ways than one. First launched in 2014, Google Classroom is now used by more than 30 million students and teachers around the world, the company claims. Chromebooks also continue to be the computer of choice in K-12 education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. He knew not every student had a laptop or tablet. After COVID shuttered campuses in March 2020, forcing schools to pivot to remote learning, the city spent more than $360 million to buy 725,000 iPads and Chromebooks.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2014

If you have a passion for teaching with tablets, Chromebooks, or setting up a digital station then you have many ways to afford that dream. The proceeds can go towards getting computers, laptops, tablets, better wifi, a technology cart, or other digital tools. Don’t give up!

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EdTechTeam

JULY 23, 2018

Let’s explore the new Acer Chromebook Tab and some awesome apps to get the most out of your device. The new ACER Chromebook Tab works just like a Chromebook with access to the core Google for Education apps such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. Here are six great apps for your Chromebook Tab: Google Expeditions.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Benefits of Google Apps and Chromebooks https://www.google.com/edu/ How does Google Apps and Chromebooks compare to Apple or Microsoft inside the classroom? Google Apps and Chromebooks are extremely easy to use. Schools using Chromebooks have great experiences with limited issues or concerns.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 7, 2019

Bring Classroom Interactive Display into the Mix. The use of interactive display and collaborative technology in the classroom has become a baseline requirement for increasing student’s participation and education success in the 21st century. Interactive Display in the Classroom. How Important is Interactivity Today?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

If your school’s digital devices extend beyond Chromebooks and iPads, here’s a good discussion about the strengths-weaknesses of Macs and Pcs, from an Ask a Tech Teacher contributor: Students often decide between PCs and Macs. Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe? 6 Steps to a Successful Tablet Roll-out.

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