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. infographics mobile learning'

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

These options empower them to practice material outside the classroom, which is an important factor in retaining knowledge, especially when regular attendance proves to be problematic. Educators benefit from embracing the use of computers and tablets with all students. Edtech gives students with physical disabilities a voice.

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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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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Some people even lobby for a right to technology for every student, in the hope of making the presence of laptops and tablets in classrooms as spread as that of blackboards and notebooks. E-learning is mobile. Kids live in the same world as we do, and they keep up pretty well in terms of mobile devices ownership.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

It has replaced my use of iMovie in the classroom with my students because it is more robust. I’ll also dive into some of the features that have me most excited as a classroom teacher. For these reasons, gridlines are a must-use in my classroom. I love that this works with their individual mobile phone cameras.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning. features spacious, glass-walled classrooms that open into common learning areas.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2012

I was accompanied by NMHS Adobe guru Walt Pevny, who consistently integrates technology in his classroom to allow students to create artifacts to demonstrate learning. Image Credit: [link] The summit focused on the rise of tablet devices and to advances in their ability to create digital content.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2019

The use of digital textbooks in classrooms is growing in the face of the easy availability of smartphones and the Internet. The idea and practice of using digital textbooks in classrooms represents a new trend in education. Digital textbooks are, on the other hand, available for use on smartphones and tablets.

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Over the next three years, we worked with educators to design and integrate the system to work with learning management systems like Google Classroom, Schoolology and Canvas. So if they work in Google Classroom, they won't even know we're there. Erik Langner In the United States, PBS member stations reach 97 percent of all households.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 16, 2019

Although the article only mentions computers, I let students know the information also applies to using mobile devices, game consoles, iPads and tablets. This Classroom Breaks Pinterest Board has several posters and visuals to engage students. Find activities to learn vocabulary, spelling, math, social studies and science.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2016

A recent study found that among the 934 parents who were surveyed, approximately 77% had children on the spectrum attending mainstream schools. Classrooms are social environments that rely heavily on being able to interact, socialise and communicate with others effectively.

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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. Cloud classrooms will become the norm. Classrooms will finally become cloud-centric.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

This is from Steven Wesley, guest blogger for Ask a Tech Teacher and ESL teacher, with intimate knowledge of tech used in the classroom. Today, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than ever; moreover, their prices are going to decrease which means that desktop computers, as well as computer labs, are about to become extinct in schools.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

One of the strongest arguments for classroom technology is the ability it gives teachers to easily adapt curricula for different abilities and learning styles. 87% of students fall into multiple categories, while only 13% prefer only one learning style, according to a 2014 study from the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine.

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Neo LMS

JULY 26, 2018

In an age of heavy STEM influence, the liberal arts, art appreciation and cultural studies are seen as somewhat of a rarefied and career-unwise privilege. However, it is also true that students who study the arts tend to have higher SAT scores than those who don’t. 6 of the best art and culture ed-tech tools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

$5 million NSF grant initiative leads to mobile physics instruction module. The handheld tablet and computer-based curriculum application modules called “Exploring Physics” were developed through this grant and have just become available for instructors and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The potential impact of Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom can’t be overstated. If you (desperately) want to unpack this revolutionary tool in your classroom, there are lots of online resources — some free, some with a fee — available to address a wide variety of education needs. CoSpaces Edu. More on VR.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Connecting 2 the World

JULY 14, 2014

Mobile Technology is here to stay. Many of us may try to resist integrating mobile technology into our classrooms. However, the fact is that it is now a part of our students'' lives and it is something as teachers we need to think about whether we work in a traditional classroom or online. It is a fact of academic life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Study.com also offers a special (fee-based) Teacher Edition where educators can set up five virtual classrooms with up to 50 students in each, share class-themed videos, assign lessons and quizzes as homework, grade student work, print out worksheets, and get detailed reports on student progress. Create a classroom (in about ten seconds).

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Devices like tablets and wearables don’t just enhance classroom learning—they can also transform field trips, making educational outings more interactive and memorable than before. Culturally stimulating field trips were found to improve critical life skills in children in a 2013 study from the University of Arkansas.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. There's no one formula that's right for every classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 31, 2019

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for ideal classroom display solutions. Most classrooms benefit (hugely) from at least one interactive touch screen display. Many find that more than one display is ideal for flexible classrooms that maximize active learning. Forget telling students about the results of scientific study.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

What it is: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform for your classroom that lets you engage and capture learning in new and awesome ways. Students can respond with short video responses using any browser, Chromebook, iPad, tablet, or mobile device. Flipgrid works in any classroom, with any age student, and within any subject.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2011

The end result was the formation of a pilot program where students and a teacher would be given a tablet device and then be tasked with developing a plan to extend learning beyond the school day. Each of the ten tablets (5 iPads and 5 Samsung Galaxy tabs) came with 3G access for the duration of the pilot program.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Why can’t classroom teachers integrate computer skills into their curriculum? The impact of mobile computing on education is indisputable. Full computer lab workstations deliver greater computing power and more screen space than mobile devices. School Computer Labs Supplement Classroom Learning. Students type notes.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. But when kids and their devices return to classrooms, school bandwidth will again be in the spotlight. schools had high-speed broadband connections.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2018

In the midst of the ed-tech revolution, teachers are need to make informed decisions about what brings value to the classroom. For my classroom, the best option was to find educational mobile apps that students can use on a smartphone or tablet.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 13, 2019

After all, textbooks are a must in classrooms. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops had become a permanent requirement along with using technology in the classrooms by this time. As per a study, 65% of students have skipped buying required textbooks at some point. A subscription model is like Netflix for books.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 30, 2018

As announced on their blog today, students can bring objects and artifacts directly into their classrooms via augmented reality (AR)! History and Social-studies classes can bring ancient Mayan ruins directly to their desks. Imagine the Possibilities with Augmented Reality. Other Opportunities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2023

In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, I speak with AR expert Jaime Donally about practical ways to use augmented reality in the classroom. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Links added by author.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

Since education has been focusing more on adapting itself to its students, rather than students learning to adapt to its educators, there’s never been a better time to re-examine strategies ranging from classroom pedagogy to campus-wide technology initiatives. Digital is King.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. To find out what that really looks like—and more importantly, if it works—the campus is also conducting a major study over the next year to assess active learning in the new building.

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Fractus Learning

JUNE 11, 2021

If you were looking for help in choosing the best mind mapping software for your kids or classroom, head on over to other article. We’ve spent hours creating a comprehensive list of the best mapping software products, comparing the best online mapping tools and printable maps for classroom mapping purposes.

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