The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

That’s according to the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning, which found that 60 percent of principals who responded to its latest survey say they assign these devices, compared with 27 percent two years earlier. Schools that distribute mobile devices to students more often lay this foundation, the survey shows.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

School principals value using technology for learning because of its ability to help empower learning and address the educational inequities inherent in today’s education system . Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. Technology Promotes Skills Students Will Need.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. Reuben Puentedura, founder of the consulting firm Hippasus, and it presents a choice of four levels of technology integration.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

The market for educational technology solutions is massive, with numerous gadgets and programs to choose from. . A pervasive issue among K–12 districts is administrators going for the newest products without much knowledge of what problems those technologies address and whether they actually work. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Individual Classroom Technology Use. Technology has become an integral part of day-to-day classroom activities, used for everything from improving personalized learning initiatives to cutting down on unwanted behavior. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use. He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chromebook Getting Started Guide https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709 hl=en#topic=3399709 Tour of your Chromebook https://support.google.com/chromebook/topic/3406191?hl=en&ref_topic=3399709 link] Chromebook (Chrome OS) for Beginners: [link] What is Chrome OS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QRO3gKj3qw&feature=youtu.be

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

However, the VILS initiative provides devices (iPads or Chromebooks) with monthly data plans—which increased from 10GB to 30GB during the pandemic—to every student and teacher within its network, so the schools were well-positioned for a smoother transition than most.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Click through to listen for some big-picture analysis of the survey results you can scroll below: Project Tomorrow recently released data on how connected digital learning devices have benefited families in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Commissioned by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2017

Just as the atmosphere in the classroom changes to suit the students’ age and learning requirements, the technology in the classroom also has to accommodate the learning requirements of that age group. But what happens when students bring iPads into a room designed to work with Chromebooks?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2022

According to a recent survey published by Kids Listen , an organization of advocates for high-quality audio content for children, nearly two-thirds of the respondents have been listening to podcasts for more than one year. Many schools today have access to similar technology that can be used to create podcasts in the classroom.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 14, 2017

Without appropriate controls and a realistic understanding of student online behavior, use of communication and collaboration tools on school-or district-provided devices such as Chromebooks can create legal minefields for school districts, as well as unsafe or even dangerous environments for students.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Technology giants are working to bolster K–12 education in middle America , specifically targeting subjects that will help young students learn the skills they’ll need as traditional jobs like agriculture and manufacturing evolve with the rise of emerging technology. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:50. education system.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

In a combined biology/literature class, students at James Lick High School complete assignments using school-supplied Chromebooks. At James Lick High School the slate-gray Chromebooks are ubiquitous. We’re doing a disservice if we’re not teaching the next generation how to use technology. Amadou Diallo for The Hechinger Report.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2018

How are rural schools, which face logistical obstacles unheard of in more urban districts, finding ways to provide their students with technology? The access to technology that students have is just as varied as the students and schools themselves. Some students live off the grid, in homes only reachable by four-wheel drive vehicles.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. Richard Culatta The urgency of such educational initiatives is underscored by a Pew Research Survey revealing that 44 percent of adults aged 18 to 49 report they are online almost constantly.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Free Virtual Learning Environments. Grade and send feedback.

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

By Kate Roddy SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 1:00 PM More than half of American schools operate on Google's educational applications and tools — perhaps most notably the Chromebook — but without knowing how to use those devices effectively, many teachers and students can't take full advantage of the technology.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We’ve done surveys, and 3 percent of our students — about 300 kids — don’t have internet access at home. We’ve experimented with Microsoft Translator, which provides translation on the students’ Chromebooks when the teacher is talking. Technology can make a difference , and in this case it’s a good fit. Education now is 24/7.

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Securly

APRIL 26, 2016

Technology is so heavily integrated into the development of today’s youth that scientists find it necessary to examine its impact on child behavior. In contrast, other researchers propose recreational technology as an avenue for developing emotional literacy skills earlier in life, and more acutely.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. Though only about 40 miles north of Silicon Valley, home to technology giants such as Google and Apple, Oakland was deeply underconnected when the pandemic shuttered its schools. To her, it was “heartbreaking.”.

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Vizor

APRIL 13, 2018

Reading Time: 4 minutes As schools introduce technology in their classrooms, are they figuring out how to manage the new devices? How do you distribute hundreds or even thousands of Chromebooks? Manage the processes surrounding your Chromebooks by using an IT asset management solution, like VIZOR. Distribution of Chromebooks.

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Vizor

APRIL 13, 2018

Reading Time: 4 minutes As schools introduce technology in their classrooms, are they figuring out how to manage the new devices? How do you distribute hundreds or even thousands of Chromebooks? Manage the processes surrounding your Chromebooks by using an IT asset management solution, like VIZOR. Distribution of Chromebooks.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2019

The team’s biggest challenge lay in the schools’ lack of asset-tracking technology. . Fortunately, in 2018 Acero launched an initiative to standardize its technologies. As part of the process, it’s focused on procuring Chromebooks , mostly because they meet the needs of students across Acero’s K–12 landscape. .

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Free Virtual Learning Environments. Grade and send feedback.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

On the hardware front, 30 million students are on Chromebooks. Google hopes that providing more granular information can help school officials answer the question: Is technology actually making a difference? It also lets them see which Chromebooks may be due for a hardware update (most need to be refreshed every six-and-a-half years).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In 2009, a National Center for Education Statistics survey showed that about 90% of schools prohibited cell phones during school hours. 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.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

According to one recent survey , nine in 10 educators expect technology to play an increased role in the coming years. Our Cost-Saving Approach The answer might sound disheartening at first: Our ability to use technology and mitigate the impacts of the pandemic is no fewer than seven years in the making.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Today, MDR, a division of Dun & Bradstreet, released the second in its State of the K-12 Market Report 2018 series, Teachers Talk Technology , creating a snapshot of how teachers across the country are using classroom technology. Teachers shared their views on both the benefits and challenges of using technology for learning.

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The Thinking Stick

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Last year when I received my Chromebook at ATLA ( Auburn Teacher Leadership Academy 2.0 ), I didn’t see how it would benefit me as a band teacher. But after graduating from ATLA, I realized that there had to be ways to use technology to support my students that I didn’t realize. And the software!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom. Experiential learning is where the power of the technology ties in.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

( Editor’s note : This article is the first in a three-part series about how school systems can build on the progress and leverage the investments they’ve made in technology during the pandemic to achieve true digital transformation. School systems invested thousands of dollars in Chromebooks, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other technologies.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being. Canada, and Puerto Rico.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Your school has finally gone one-to-one with Chromebooks. Powering their devices is a robust network and state-of-the-art cloud technology. Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. The first 20 years of the 20 th century saw more technological advancement than in the entire 19 th century. It's a survey of K-12 students, parents, and educators. According to one survey, 94% of teachers used video the previous academic year. Students agree.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

“True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." Many school districts are turning to Chromebooks as a practical option for 1:1 technology initiatives. Chromebooks are practical tools to use when striving to meet the ISTE standards , formerly the NETS.

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