Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

He also shares free courses you can use with your students and ways you can bring creativity into your classroom now. Wipebook flipchart is a fantastic addition to your classroom teaching toolkit – especially if you’re teaching from home. Check out Wipebook Flipchart at www.wipebook.com/coolcatteacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

“Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. … It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 31, 2016

The virtual classrooms might become the norm a few hundreds years from now – or maybe sooner. Slowly but steady, teachers and schools take steps towards a more virtual classroom. Tablets are on their way of becoming the classic notebooks of students. Smart furniture. Mobile devices and WIFI. Display technologies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2017

Work is synced across all devices with apps available for iOS, Android, and tablets. million teachers, is kind of a Google Classroom (very) lite with options that make it easy to submit homework, comment on classwork, and track student progress. More on digital notetaking: What is Google Keep and Why Use it in Your Classroom?

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Neo LMS

MARCH 31, 2016

The virtual classrooms might become the norm a few hundreds years from now - or maybe sooner. Slowly but steady, teachers and schools take steps towards a more virtual classroom. Besides the individual learning times, and not cheating on tests by peeking in the next student's paper, kids need to collaborate in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This de­vice op­er­ates like a stur­dy lap­top, a tablet, or even in my fa­vorite for pre­sent­ing — like a “tent.” With the Chrome­cast and this de­vice, I can move all over the classroom, and it works all day. (It It boot­ed right up, and I could type on it with the key­board or stand it up with the pen­cil, which also had a charge.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

She also shares how she surveys student’s DNA (dreams, needs, and abilities) and a touching story about the impact this has on the classroom. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Motivating Teachers to Be Excellent in the K-2 Classroom. Read my review.) Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

“Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. … It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Helen Kardiasmenos uses games to teach almost every subject in her early elementary classroom in Australia. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Helen Kardiasmenos is an Innovative classroom and online educator located in Sydney, Australia. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Blended learning and flipped classrooms. From virtual labs and games to digital textbooks and online curriculum, digital classrooms rely on video. For decades, research has revealed the benefits of using video in the classroom. The Rise of the Digital Classroom. Our lives are changing more rapidly than ever before.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Motivating Teachers to Be Excellent in the K-2 Classroom. iPads to Differentiate Instruction in K-2 Classrooms. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With Linda's background in middle school math and a passion for providing practical solutions, this fresh perspective will help you (and me) see that worksheets can be an asset if used properly in the classroom instead of a hindrance. So what you do is you set up 10 to 20 stations around your classroom that consist of a sheet of paper.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Emily Lynch talks about how to use iPads in the classroom to differentiate instruction. Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Listen Now.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

They seem to be everywhere… grocery stores, shopping malls, the zoo, even your child’s classroom. What are they and more importantly, why are they invading the classrooms? No, I’m not talking about your newest crop of students, I’m referring to QR or Quick Response Codes! Haven’t tried QR codes in the classroom ?

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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. Video is the modern essay. Here’s how. AUTO OR “PRO” AUTO.

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My Paperless Classroom

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The mission of My Paperless Classroom is primarily to discover the best uses of technology to support learning, and to save me from my own organizational shortcomings. It is a copy I can refer to, but not really reuse. When I taught high school English I enjoyed having my own classroom and my students always came to me for class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual classrooms, these tools empower educators to create dynamic, engaging lessons. These tools encompass a diverse range of technologies, including interactive whiteboards, tablets, educational software, learning management systems, virtual reality applications, and more.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

Think of it as a solution that offers a fantastic opportunity to modernize classrooms and workplaces. Also referred to as a virtual or online whiteboard, a digital whiteboard is a software solution that replicates the functions of an analog whiteboard. Modern Classrooms . What Is a Digital Whiteboard? . Final Thoughts .

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

BenQ , an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, is ensuring teachers and educators can quickly and easily respond to new demands in the classroom with the launch of the InstaShow WDC20E. The WDC20E also makes the most of interactive display real estate while maximizing engagement in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

“Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. … It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur. Support for macOS and Android will follow, meaning it will be able to be used on desktop or laptop computers and smartphones or tablets without the need for any other accessories.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics, to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Students can also work on tablets linked to the front-of-classroom display. Keep your software up-to-date.

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techieMusings

AUGUST 4, 2021

In this recorded webinar, I walk you through how to use the Kami paired with a Wacom tablet in a number of engaging and effective ways. These collaborative tools encourage active, real-time participation in the classroom. Here is a copy of my slides for reference.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

“Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. … It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed… ” — the International Dyslexia Foundation. FreedomSci.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

Read on to learn about what digital accessibility is and why it’s essential for all academic institutions, or explore ViewSonic’s collection of Education solutions for the modern classroom. . What is digital accessibility, and why is it so crucial in schools and other academic environments?

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. Metaverse has come a long way and is specifically focused on becoming an amazing AR app for classrooms with the new Collections feature. This blog post is sponsored by Metaverse.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2020

Provide some games, simulations, student presentations–whatever you don’t normally do in your classroom. If for example, you’re a math teacher, you may refer students struggling to grasp the Pythagorean Theorem to view Khan Academy videos so that they can catch up with the rest of the class. Change your approach. Invite parents.

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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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Doug Levin

APRIL 30, 2016

Newly published, peer-reviewed research out of Michigan State University and the University of California, Irvine suggests that one-to-one laptop programs improve student academic achievement in K-12 classrooms. The primary author of the study ( Binbin Zheng, Ph.D.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

Recently, EdSurge sat down with Brigitta Witt , vice president of social impact and sustainability at T-Mobile, to discuss how teachers can support students’ bold ideas beyond the classroom. Project 10Million provides at-risk families with a free mobile hotspot, free or highly subsidized data plans and access to at-cost laptops and tablets.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 2, 2018

My daughter does all of these elaborate flips and stunts, often referred to as tumbling in the cheerleading world, that leave me in a state of awe every time I watch her. Video, captured either through a smartphone or tablet, has become an essential coaching tool to assist the girls with learning their routine.

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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. Don’t you feel like something is missing in this picture?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2015

This powerful edition for schools has a variety of new tools and features that make learning more student focused, researching more user convenient, classrooms more globalized and teaching a lot more fun. . Microsoft knows that managing large classrooms can be tedious. Shift from desktop mode to tablet mode effortlessly.

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Nik Peachey

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Banning devices in the classroom also deprives us and our students of the opportunity to develop responsible approaches to using these devices and robs students of the opportunity to develop their digital literacy skills and exploit the genuine benefits that technology in the classroom can bring. This isn’t going to happen instantly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. Go to everfi.com/coolcat to sign up for these early literacy lessons perfect for K to 2 classrooms everywhere. And how much is too much?

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