Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

As the debate about children’s screen time continues to rage , a new survey commissioned by Microsoft sheds some light on where parents stand. Whereas when they think of technology in the home, they are thinking of eyes glued to smartphones and tablets—that sort of thing,” Shannon-Missal says. Why the difference in opinion?

Survey 115

Survey Company Microsoft Smartphone 115

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? Digital devices, especially smartphones and tablets, have become an appendage for schools. What various techniques can be used?

Smartphone 216

Smartphone Classroom Digital Citizenship Laptops 216

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. It's a survey of K-12 students, parents, and educators.

Video 229

Video Classroom Flipped Classroom Blended Learning 229

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. While confiscating or removing them from the classroom is one approach, it might not always be the most effective. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. .

Smartphone 395

Smartphone Mobile Learning Mobility Khan Academy 395

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2019

A Reboot Foundation report finds a negative tie between the use of tablets in school and fourth-grade reading scores. For younger school children, the study found a negative tie between the use of tablets in school and fourth-grade reading scores. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. Weekly Update. Future of Learning.

Tablets 112

Tablets Analysis Report Study 112

ViewSonic Education

MAY 7, 2019

Bring Classroom Interactive Display into the Mix. The use of interactive display and collaborative technology in the classroom has become a baseline requirement for increasing student’s participation and education success in the 21st century. Interactive Display in the Classroom. Different types with their pros and cons.

Classroom 238

Classroom Software iPad Tablets 238

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

More than twice as many principals in 2017 said students in their schools were assigned some type of mobile device, like a laptop or tablet, than in 2015. So what does that mean for classrooms? Schools that distribute mobile devices to students more often lay this foundation, the survey shows.

Laptops 105

Laptops Survey Chromebook Mobility 105

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

So, here are some of the ergonomic best practices schools can adopt to improve comfort for students, both in the classroom and at home. But when we look down–for example, at a laptop or tablet sitting on a desk or in our lap–our head tilts downwards by about 10-15 degrees.

Laptops 94

Laptops Tablets EdTech Examples 94

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Technology use is becoming more prevalent in classrooms and for academic work outside of school, but it still varies widely by country, according to a new global survey. Half of students participating in the survey say they use a desktop computer during lessons, and more than one-third say they still use a chalkboard in class.

Technology 88

Technology Smartphone Classroom Tablets 88

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. The efficacy of mobile devices for education has been hotly debated from classrooms to Congress. by Wendy McMahon.

Mobility 387

Mobility Chromebook Laptops Tablets 387

EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Devices such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. Data label, an online label manufacturing company, conducted a survey recently where people were asked whether they feel technology in schools has had positive effects on children. Students nowadays have access to the latest and up to date technology. are fast replacing our textbooks.

Technology 237

Technology Tablets Laptops Survey 237

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. Khan Academy. Open Culture for K-12 Grades. Screencast-O-Matic.

Flipped Classroom 97

Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For IT staff and administrators, the work of ensuring all students have equal access to the internet , and to technology that is now standard for modern classrooms, is complex. . First, they lead the effort to distribute digital devices such as notebooks and tablets. by Wylie Wong.

Tablets 246

Tablets Survey Software EdTech 246

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2017

Pairin is a survey-database and visual-representation program that allows for all-in-one access both to survey scores and to lessons for survey sub-skills. First Pairin asks students to complete a 15- to 20-minute survey that can be accessed on a smartphone, tablet or computer. What’s It Like? .

Survey 50

Survey Smartphone Tablets Analysis 50

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. The ALA survey found that 54 percent of respondents visited the public library in a 12-month period).

Libraries 216

Libraries Survey Study Laptops 216

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. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

Differentiated Instruction 344

Differentiated Instruction iPad Tablets Company 344

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

To better understand how using technology can create equity in schools, we’ll outline how technology creates more equitable situations in the classroom. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom.

Accessibility 335

Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 335

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.

Broadband 181

Broadband Report Video EdTech 181

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. 78% of elementary school students, 69% of middle school students, and 49% of high schoolers now use a tablet in their school life.

Gamification 234

Gamification Social Media Smartphone Tablets 234

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. Moreover, the platform is free for teachers.

Tools 52

Tools eBook Classroom Future Ready 52

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. Ideas for teachers.

Classroom 120

Classroom Tablets Survey Meeting 120

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2017

Lower-income parents generally see classroom technology as beneficial to their children’s education, according to a survey from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. The survey gauges how lower-income parents are responding to changes in classroom learning–most notably, an increase in technology tools and use.

Technology 70

Technology Classroom Survey Tablets 70

Digital Promise

JANUARY 17, 2017

The idea for this project grew out of student feedback from a school-wide survey. Students documented this process using their tablets and were able to go back, review their work, and make adjustments. The post How One Classroom Can Transform the School Cafeteria with STEM Thinking appeared first on Digital Promise.

STEM 120

STEM Classroom Tablets Survey 120

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

The Learning Counsel released the results of its third annual Survey of school and district digital curriculum strategy and transformation, sponsored by Ruckus Wireless. The survey found that 78 percent of students nationally have access to a computing device for a good portion of the school day or the full school day.

Survey 50

Survey SoftChalk Strategy Trends 50

Marketplace K-12

JULY 5, 2016

Teachers who are most confident about educational technology tend to work in low-poverty and suburban schools, bringing their students a wide range of experiences and potential benefits that other young people may lack, concludes a survey released today by the Education Week Research Center.

Survey 66

Survey Analysis Digital Divide Report 66

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. Only a handful of students had their own personal device and the concept of one-to-one models, meaning every student is given a school-issued laptop or tablet, had not yet taken hold. Mindfulness apps.

Exercises 119

Exercises Learning Laptops Smartphone 119

Nik Peachey

DECEMBER 6, 2012

In 2010, after buying my first iPad I decided to do some research into how teachers were using mobile devices in their classrooms and their teaching. At this stage ‘smart’ phones were already starting to make an impact and tablet devices were just coming onto the market. Creating texting dialogues for students Best Nik Peachey.

Mobile Learning 48

Mobile Learning Survey Mobility iPhone 48

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2019

When you have multiple classrooms sharing different devices, you kind of expect that things will be misplaced ,” he says. But the convertible tablets — Lenovo 300e devices featuring touch screens mounted on 360-degree hinges — also offer significant new capabilities that benefit IT management. .

Lenovo 214

Lenovo Tools Software Chromebook 214

Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom. 2] More than half of students surveyed say they learn best by doing, not by listening.[3] Using Technology in the Classroom to Teach Digital Natives. Integrating technology into the classroom is a necessity.[1] 7 smart ways to use technology in classrooms.”

Digital Citizenship 264

Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media Adobe 264

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.

How To 91

How To Classroom Gamification Smartphone 91

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

They recognize that five-year-olds know how to use tablets better than their parents and that many kids have smartphones by the time they are 12. In fact, a recent CNN study on social media and teens found that among the 8th-graders surveyed, the heaviest social media users check their feeds up to 100 times a day.

Social Media 78

Social Media How To Classroom Smartphone 78

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

A majority of administrators from elementary schools (64 percent), middle schools ( 83 percent ) and high schools ( 85 percent ) report they have already implemented one-to-one devices or see it as a primary goal, according to a 2018 K–12 leadership survey from the Consortium for School Networking. .

Elementary 288

Elementary Tablets Survey Outcomes 288

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 3, 2019

In a recent survey, 93% of Americans said that learning music is an important part of getting a well-rounded education. In a small classroom this is ideal and students can also learn at home on their tablets and smartphones. It can be brought into the classroom and help to broaden students knowledge and instrumental skills.

Digital Citizenship 201

Digital Citizenship Smartphone Tablets Survey 201

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2015

The results of a new national survey offer some important insights. Download the survey results now to learn the five key factors schools consider when choosing MDM software. What do K-12 technology leaders want in a mobile device management (MDM) system?

Tablets 40

Tablets How To Survey Software 40

EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. Plus, as you get more comfortable, you’ll see how integrating technology benefits your classroom. Again, start with something small.

Technology 150

Technology Chromebook Tablets Google 150

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2018

Eighty-two percent of teachers in a recent survey say they believe tech tools have enhanced teaching and learning, and most say they have access to the tools they want. Those tech tools include interactive whiteboards, student portals, laptops, tablets, learning software, and learning apps.

Tools 87

Tools Laptops Tablets Survey 87

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2016

By Meg Conlan By making lengthy links more shareable, QR codes help teachers distribute educational resources, student work and parent surveys.

Survey 150

Survey Classroom Resources Tablets 150