Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Mobile technology is huge - smartphones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks - and provides some great learning opportunities. itslearning has gathered statistics from sources like the “Harvard Gazette,” Ambient Insight, and PBS regarding the effect of mobile devices on the education of Generation Z.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 6, 2016

New media educator Howard Rheingold interviews educator Shelly Terrell about her new book, which highlights the power of students’ mobile devices to drive learning in and out of the classroom. I had been encouraging students to take charge of their learning. If I was starting out today, I’d use Terrell’s book.

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MSEDTechie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

With the recent expansion of mobile learning through various teaching tools such as iPads, laptops, ipod touches, and various other tablets, it is important for educators to know how to strengthen their instructional practices using these practical tools. Kindergarten is the perfect grade level to use mobile devices.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. About half own a tablet computer, while three-quarters own desktop or laptop computers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Projectors for Classrooms is the topic of our blog post today! Projectors, for instance, are quintessential in modern classrooms, transforming traditional lessons into vibrant visual tales that captivate young minds. Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with the newest laptops and media players, supported by HDMI.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2019

How does higher education use mobile technology to teach? The edtech seminar I'm teaching this semester recently explored the post-desktop world, and to get students thinking about the differences, I began with a quick exercise, asking them to rearrange the classroom into old-school rows. They have to learn how to learn autonomously.

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cross Post From Tony Vincent''s Learning in Hand Interested in iPad, iPod touch, tablets, netbooks, laptops, phones, apps, podcasting, Android, iOS, and web-based tools? Excited about mobile technology for learning and teaching? Want to connect with other educators and learn from their successes and challenges?

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Nik Peachey

AUGUST 23, 2013

One of the great things about mobile devices such as tablets, iPads and phones is that most modern devices have good quality cameras and microphones built in. This opens up a really wide range of potential for communication and speaking practice that used to be such a struggle to organise on older laptops and desktop computers.

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Education with Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Do world language students use technology n the classroom? Students can use laptops and mobile devices to hear authentic language, read authentic texts, read tweets about famous performers, see up-to-the-moment culture, watch video clips, see tv shows, and communicate with native speakers (Tuttle, 2013).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 27, 2022

Chrome Music Lab works across different devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops. Teachers are already experimenting with Chrome Music Lab in their classrooms. Combining it with dance and live instruments, teachers are exploring the learning potential of music in subject areas such as science , math and art.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 22, 2023

After all, a backpack isn’t just about carrying books; it’s a mobile command center for a student’s life. As a former classroom teacher with over a decade of experience and a current educator, I understand the importance of choosing the right backpack for a college student. Features Dimensions: 12 x 18 x 7.8 ″ L x 5.3″

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

First, mobile learning. Sure, there were lots of devices released in 2014 and the years before, but 2015 was the mobile age. There are those who are already replacing their full-blown laptops with a more portable tablet. There are those who are already replacing their full-blown laptops with a more portable tablet.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Pearson/Harris Poll reveals new findings on mobile device ownership and how wi-fi access impacts learning in school. The survey, released by Pearson and conducted on its behalf by Harris Poll, finds that while student ownership of mobile devices continues to increase, wi-fi connectivity at school lags behind home access.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

That trend is called m-learning , otherwise known as Mobile Learning. Defined as a way to facilitate education through the use of devices like smartphones and tablets, m-learning is also a lot more than that. If someone has to learn, they can learn – period. In a lot of ways, it already has.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). Students need to fully understand that they are tools for learning. Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

It’s a question we hear all too often—from parents, technology critics, and, of course, the news media: Do those pricey laptops schools buy actually improve academic results? But really, the question is superficial and shows a limited understanding of what is needed to enhance teaching and learning using technology. Is there success?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

When Howard-Suamico School District went digital, giving every student in grades 3 and up tablets or laptops, the change was immediate and dramatic. Students were excited about learning. The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2016

New N23 and N42 laptops are specifically designed for K-12 institutions. At its annual Accelerate Partner Forum , Lenovo announced two new N-series laptops designed specifically for K-12 institutions. inch multimode form-factor with four unique positions including laptop, tablet, tent and stand. inch form factor.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

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. As the presentation began to focus on mobile learning initiatives a hand immediately went up. Image credit: [link] Case in point.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2017

As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks, Macs and iPads in the classroom are becoming commonplace. The result has been delivery of consistent educational experiences, giving kids equal access in the classroom and at home.

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The Mobile Native

AUGUST 10, 2011

Defining Mobile Learning In education, the words "Mobile Learning" are starting to appear more often. Mobile learning is anytime, anywhere seamless learning. In other words, it is ubiquitous learning. A mobile learning device could be a laptop, net book, iPad, iPod Touch or even a smart phone.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 5, 2019

50 Ways Google Can Help You Become A Better Teacher by TeachThought Staff While Apple products are known for their integration in classrooms, increasingly Google is the choice for schools and districts looking for something organized, useful, and inexpensive that’s available on tablet, laptop, Chromebooks, desktop, smartphone, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Education has changed rapidly over the last decade, as schools have been working diligently to integrate technology across their curriculum, into their classrooms, and throughout administration to improve the education of students,” said Richard Black, vice president, marketing communications, Acer America.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging cabinet – the Carrier 15 Charging Station™. To learn more, please visit: [link]. ###. We are not a 1:1 district.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

As schools look to modernize teaching and personalize learning, technology is becoming an indispensable tool in the classroom. Though technology alone does not improve learning, it does offer a greater opportunity for students to improve skill proficiencies, test scores, spontaneous collaboration and productivity.

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EdTechSandyK

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

The same principles can apply to any tablet, laptop, or mobile device you are deploying to teachers. Staff members who own personal smartphones and tablets use them for personal reasons, which are different from the reasons and ways these devices will be used in the classroom. I learned so many things just from Module 1.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 19, 2012

Mobile learning is on the rise. It was inevitable that the mobile phone would be brought into the classroom, with or without 'permission'. Many children use their mobile phones in class even though school rules forbid them to do so. What would encourage schools to sanction the use of personal devices?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. 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.

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

These opportunities encouraged participants to take a deep dive into educational topics and try tools like laptops, 3D printers, exploratory equipment like Google cardboards, and other interactive tools and programs. Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for the synchronized use of mobile devices in education.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 8, 2015

In lieu of incremental change in public education, and in spite of a tsunami of technology outside of classrooms, learning environments aren’t far removed from where they were when Cassius Clay was disrupting how America thought of sports figures, or Billy Jean King notions of gender performance. Transparency. The hubris! Conclusion.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The emerging model in business today is BYO3 - Bring Your Own Laptop/Tablet/Phone We are coming to a price point where schools can provide small tablets and allow students to bring their own devices for learning as well. We are still on the grid model - classrooms with desks in rows. Are you designing for mobile?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Just as few modern-day workers could function in their jobs without a cellphone, a laptop, or periodic trips to Google, I want my students to learn how to solve problems using devices that will likely be similar to ones they will encounter for the rest of their lives. In fact, I’m not sure where my classroom would be without it.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2016

Their classrooms will be equipped with a laptop or tablet for every student, and in many cases, the students will get to take those devices home at the end of the day. Wherever you are on that spectrum we have some advice to help you move forward and make the most out of these new resources in your classroom. The word is out.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2016

We even have staff that prefer to use the Chromebook instead of a full Windows laptop because of its simplicity and mobility, and with the ability to access a few important Windows applications so they can have the best of both worlds” Key features of the NComputing Chromebook CX110 with vSpace include: -Premium 11.6″

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Be sure you have installed Google Chrome on all of your desktops, laptops and mobile devices so you can seamlessly move from working on one device to the next. Desktops/Laptops. Mobile Devices. Google Chrome extensions will give you an added feature or ability inside the Chrome browser on a desktop, laptop or Chromebook.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 20, 2015

It’s an app library, a media consumption device, and a mobile learning tool that makes yesterday’s graphing calculators, smartboards, and laptops look like abacuses. The process of learning might mean more than the end-product itself. Pop culture’s plaything and #edtech’s (somewhat dimming?)

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