Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 3, 2018

Last week had two interesting announcements for EDU - a new iPad and the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 tablet. There have been a lot of different reactions from the two, but most reactions were very positive towards the Chromebook Tab and very "meh" to the new iPad. Here are my thoughts and some articles that were posted about them.

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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. Customer Focused.

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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

JULY 27, 2021

To support these programs, tablet, Chromebook and computer carts have evolved to serve the needs of today’s K–12 districts. Frequently, they are used as charging stations for laptops and tablets. Now, many schools operate under a one-to-one model, with a device for every student and, likely, a number of backup machines.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

Acer Unveils Ultrafast Convertible Chromebook. Acer is once again aggressively targeting the education market with the first two-in-one 15-inch Chromebook, unveiled Wednesday during the company’s Next@Acer keynote event in New York City. Newest Chromebook Powered by Latest Intel Processor. Tablet Has a Touch of Google AR.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Students at home may be using Chromebooks or tablets. With the shift to remote learning, many school districts have encountered an unprecedented challenge. How can they best manage the flood of new devices connected to their networks? They may be working on school-issued devices or on family-owned machines shared by multiple siblings.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

Tokyo, Japan and Portland, Ore – June 9, 2021 – Wacom announced today that its Wacom Intuos Small non-wireless model holds the Works With Chromebook certification, following the One by Wacom, certified earlier this year. Wacom Intuos also offers a great start to explore digital creativity with Chromebook.

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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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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. by TeachThought Staff.

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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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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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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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Tom Murray

MAY 29, 2015

A recent article in Fortune entitled, “Ultra cheap Chromebooks are killing it this year”, highlights the explosive growth of mobile devices in schools, and specifically relays how 72% of Chromebooks sales were to schools. In the overall market, in 2014, Chromebooks outpaced Apple’s iPad in school related purchases.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

On this weeks episode of the TechEducator Podcast we offer the great device debate: "Chromebooks vs iPads vs Surface Tablets." On this weeks episode of the TechEducator Podcast we offer the great device debate: "Chromebooks vs iPads vs Surface Tablets."

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

Schools often find themselves choosing between laptops or tablets, without realizing there is a way to have the best of both through hybrid devices such as the Acer Spin or Acer Switch, that starts as a laptop but allows the screen to fold or flip into a tablet. Getting Creative with Touchscreens & Tablets . Illustrations.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Students at home may be using Chromebooks or tablets. With the shift to remote learning, many school districts have encountered an unprecedented challenge. How can they best manage the flood of new devices connected to their networks? They may be working on school-issued devices or on family-owned machines shared by multiple siblings.

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techlearning

MARCH 27, 2018

Acer today unveiled the first education tablet running Chrome OS, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (D651N). The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is designed for Acer’s education customers and features: Easily managed with a Chrome Education license QXGA 2048 x 1536 resolution on 9.7-inch

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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. This isn’t the first touchscreen ChromeOS device I have used, I also have a Samsung Chromebook Plus that I absolutely love.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Forty-two percent use smartphones, 33 percent use interactive whiteboards and 20 percent use tablets. Desktop computers are used significantly more than tablets: The U.S. Yet the numbers remain high for more traditional modes as well, such as pen and paper (90 percent) and whiteboards (73 percent).

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Now the school has about 20 models, along with apps students can use on their tablets or Chromebooks to learn the basics of programming. Literally, all you need is a tablet or Chromebook, then just plug it in and charge it,” he says. He bought the school’s first three or four Spheros out of his own pocket.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. 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 .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In a screencast, students video record their digital screen (tablet or computer) and that shows them completing a task. Screencast-o-matic is a web tool to screencast your computer or Chromebook screen and add narration. Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! You can also add a webcam with you in the video.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2023

In collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and commissioned by Qualcomm Technologies, Project Tomorrow polled LAUSD parents about their views on the value of their child(ren) having a district-issued tablet or Chromebook with internet connectivity to use outside of school to support homework and extended learning.

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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. Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe? Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe? Chromebooks…those little computers that everyone is talking about. At roughly about 2.5

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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. While there are many benefits of Chromebooks in the classroom, the limitations on immersive technology are often not considered.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

Instead of a school purchasing an iPad and keyboard for all the students, what about a Chromebook and Nexus 7 for each student? A Chromebook starts at $300 and the Nexus 7 starts at $200. Account management is very easy with the Chromebooks and Nexus 7 using Google accounts for each student. That''s a great deal.

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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. This year, the district expanded its one-to-one computing program to its middle schools. . by Marquita Brown.

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techlearning

JULY 2, 2019

The CT100 may become a viable option for those planning to buy an inexpensive Android tablet.

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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

AUGUST 13, 2018

With each student using a tablet or notebook computer, it’s impossible for teachers to keep watch over every screen at once during a quiz — creating an opportunity for students to open a web browser and look up the answers. . Tardy Kiosks’ in Schools Help Track Student Attendance. Combat Classroom Distractions with Tech. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

MARCH 7, 2022

This means it works MUCH BETTER than the “regular” styluses on Chromebooks. While I immediately enjoyed using the pen with my Jams on my Chromebook, I was surprised to see how easily my 9 year old took to using the Pen. He has used my Chromebook and Jam many times for critical thinking tasks. alicekeeler.com/openmiddlejam.

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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. Android chromebooks iOS presentation' Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

For schools considering (or planning an upgrade to) a one-to-one device initiative, there are Chromebook and tablet options that incorporate assistive features. . The select-to-speak option lets students, or their aides, highlight blocks of text, which the device then reads aloud to the student. .

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 3, 2015

I''m a huge fan and user of Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks and have written about them at length here. v=dWDI_249CFY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Why Chromebooks for Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSBorbRZOA&feature=youtu.be Chromebooks for Education [link] What is Google Apps for Education?

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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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