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When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

Ten years ago, the iPhone was already out, but the iPad had not been released yet. They were the most powerful companies in education. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. When it comes to devices, many kids today have access to iPads or Chromebooks.

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Battle of the Classrooms: Apple, Google, Microsoft Vie for K-12 Market

Edsurge

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. Device compatibility: iOS, specifically iPads only. Roberts is a bit more skeptical. Apple Apple Classroom.

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Who Should Truly Have the Power in K-12 Edtech Adoption?

Edsurge

Enterprise, a battle droid, or a replica of the Elder Wand emblazoned with a slick company logo? No one would deny the coolness factor of the wand, but that’ll only take a product so far (and will probably bankrupt the company in legal fees). He does what he can to extol the virtues of the iPad Pro to any colleague who will listen.

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Getting Girls into STEM: The Power of Blended (and All-Female) Instruction

Edsurge

Mary's Academy building robots Using blended learning to personalize instruction Five years ago, SMA launched a 1:1 iPad initiative designed to put technology in the hands of every student so she could have greater control over her own learning. We invite panels of women from local technology companies to share advice with students.

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The Long-Term Effects Of Remote Learning May Not Be All Bad

TeachThought - Learn better.

And instead of using a school bus, students use technologies like laptops, iPads, and digital platforms like Zoom and Schoology to come to their teachers. The Journal continually updates their list of eLearning tools that companies are providing free of charge while schools are closed which you can find here.

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The Best Flipped Classroom Software Tools For Flipped Learning In 2021

Fractus Learning

Doceri For iPad. ShowMe iPad App. ShowMe is an Edtech tool that turns a teacher’s iPad into an interactive whiteboard. Schoology is an LMS that feature assessments, instructional tools, collaboration, and analytics. Create recorded voice-over classroom materials for blended learning or a flipped classroom.

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Flip Grid: 6 Fun Ideas to Engage Learners in Conversation with Teryl Magee

The CoolCatTeacher

It could be Google Classroom, it could be Schoology, it could be Blackboard, it could also be Microsoft OneNote. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”