The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

The post 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! In this post and podcast episode, I’m going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! As many of you know, I love me some Google Chrome, and I love Google Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s been a couple of years since my tech teacher advice column “Dear Otto” got its first question about classroom digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. The first step, before you purchase, is to check with your school and/or District to be sure it isn’t contradictory to school policies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

I l ike Felicia Zorn’s summary of how that go-nogo decision really has become ‘get with the program’ Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom. Children as young as two are utilizing tablets, exploring the apps on smartphones, and accessing knowledge via the internet. We were the pioneers of the digital era.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom. The post 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Whether you have iPads, Android tablets or a bring your own device policy for students, mobile devices are a great way to engage our students. And the best part is that these devices encourage our students to get up and moving because they are made for using on the go. So how can we utilize […].

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. This task can be daunting, as technical issues will assuredly arise.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom setups are very common nowadays, but there are a few aspects to consider before implementing them. I’d like to address here internet-readiness because for BYOD classrooms to be sustainable, schools must have a reliable internet source. Today is different.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The post Google Classroom + BookWidgets = Superpowered Digital Classroom – SULS0145 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Combine Google Classroom and BookWidgets to superpower your digital classroom! This means she helps teachers to integrate BookWidgets with Google Classroom and other Learning Management Systems.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The modern classroom is equipped with all sorts of educational technologies. Read more: Top 7 education apps for the classroom. Through mobile phones and tablets, of course. Mobile devices in the classroom: from foe to friend. Smartphones and tablets have become useful extensions to people’s hands.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2020

They typically gather in classrooms to learn social studies, math, science and language arts from teachers who work at the corrections facility, located about 50 miles down the Mississippi River from St. For our students who don't have tablets, we've been taking them paper-based lessons,” Lopez said in an email interview.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Once they are three or four projects in, they realize that more than just their immediate family and friends are investing in their classroom, and there are donors across the globe who want to help public school teachers.” While money might be the initial stumbling block, it’s not the only one.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2015

Classroom Collaboration Curriculum Game-based Learning Hardware Leadership Management Mobility Notebooks Online Learning Policies STEM Tablets' Frank Smith A game-based learning event, executive summit and hands-on sessions are highlights of the opening day of the conference.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

But in many cases, the K–12 classroom itself has remained stubbornly static , with students sitting in rows of desks and a teacher delivering instruction at a whiteboard or projector screen at the front of the room. Today's Classrooms Embrace Tech in All Aspects of Learning.

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Vizor

AUGUST 31, 2020

They’re not tablets but they’re also not laptops. Less maintenance means less classroom disruptions and reduced costs. Not having to worry about any malware saves schools from implementing security policies and investment in preventative software. Therefore, there’s no classroom time learning about how to use the Chromebook.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

By working together, teachers can navigate challenges in the classroom or workplace more easily, as well as stay up to date on the latest educational trends and technologies. Interactive and interesting content is an essential element to include in any classroom as it provides an engaging way for students to learn.

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

Another 20 percent of respondents delved into more detail to point out that personal electronic devices, such as tablets and smartphones, are changing the way students and instructors alike approach education.”. Read more: How educators can make use of edtech into the classroom. Education technology and the future of Higher Ed.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 31, 2024

Picture this: after a busy shift, a registered nurse settles into her favorite chair, not to rest, but to log into an online classroom where she’s working on her post grad nurse practitioner certificate programs. They attend online lectures post-night shifts or review course materials on their tablets during breaks.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2021

The post Create a Google Classroom Custom Header with Google Drawings appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to Create a Google Classroom Custom Banner. Google Classroom is a great application for Google using educators and students to manage assignments, communicate and collaborate, and go paperless! Click To Tweet.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

Each student receives either a Lenovo touch-screen laptop or a Microsoft Surface for use in the classroom and for homework. As more schools put laptops and tablets in students’ hands, they’re also deploying new technologies that allow them to mitigate related risks. Compliance Boosts Security for Galway Central School District.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 7, 2020

The post The Chromebook Infused Classroom – SULS070 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey interviews Holly Clark about her new book, The Chromebook Infused Classroom. Learn all about the Infused Classroom model, using Hyperdocs for remote learning, and practical ways to go from analog to digital!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. Here’s what you need to know: What is Google Classroom? As teachers across the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world. In some cases, demand far outstripped supply, leading to backlogs of requests for laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other school-issued devices. As a result of the logjam, many schools implemented a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2017

The idea behind it is simple: students are allowed and encouraged to use their own phones, tablets, e-readers, or notebooks in the classroom. By allowing kids to bring and use their mobile devices in the classroom, schools can make learning more fun and engaging. Parents play an important role in the success of a BYOD policy.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And with the popularity of smartphones and tablets, children are learning to interact with digital devices at younger ages. The Chromebook issue Issuing laptops, Chromebooks, or tablets to every student in the district might be an obvious option. After all, the days of chalkboards and lightbulb-powered screen projectors are long gone.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

However, I knew that things were a lot different once students left my classroom. A number of key findings in Common Sense's recently released research report, The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom , speak to this disconnect. Are there families who use only phones (or tablets) to access the internet?

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Vizor

AUGUST 31, 2020

They’re not tablets but they’re also not laptops. Less maintenance means less classroom disruptions and reduced costs. Not having to worry about any malware saves schools from implementing security policies and investment in preventative software. Therefore, there’s no classroom time learning about how to use the Chromebook.

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Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2017

Tablets are taking over a growing number of households, and VR glasses may also have a promising future. If the classroom used to be the safest place for students to be in and learn, with the expanding technologies, things are no longer the same. Then schools need to develop and constantly adapt new policies regarding these threats.

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More Verbs

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Laptops and tablets can be a terrific asset in the classroom. Classroom Focus on Engaging Students. Work with Leadership to Set Expectations, Policies, & Procedures. But repairs and maintenance can be expensive. – Don’t cover the asset tag). Strategy: Establish Routines. Instruction at Beginning of Year.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. Mobile learning is now a movement and it’s not just about picking up a tablet and off you go. For one, there are still many schools which ban the use of mobile devices in classrooms to minimize distraction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 13, 2017

Right now, a little information on trends and classroom organization will help you improve your school year. So here, you’ll learn about some hot back to school trends and get some tips on using them in your classroom. Pro Classroom Tips. Use them in classroom activities. Great teaching starts on the first day.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Teachers have long spent their own money to outfit their classrooms — on average, teachers spend $459 out of pocket on school supplies annually, according to an analysis of 2011-12 data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. Green got a tablet to use on the side so she can chat with those students via text.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 19, 2021

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Jaime shares some incredible insights and ideas for using AR in the classroom, including unique apps and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ (a free online education portal). Introducing Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, an easy-to-use, free online portal that empowers K-12 educators to bring new ways of learning into the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J.

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