Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

That’s the number of items and school supplies recently donated by the San Francisco-based tech company Okta. Conference-goers to the company’s annual Bay Area event didn’t come away with any “swag” this year. But this year, the company wanted to do things differently—a decision sparked by a viral tweet posted last fall.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. Leah Sparks, executive director of technology for Kanawha County Schools, was concerned that the schools might not re-open during the school year.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2010

In my last post I wrote about some iPad apps that I thought were must adds for administrators and educators alike. Groupboard : Turns your iPad into a collaborative whiteboard. If you have used any of these or other apps from another company please let me know. Many iPad apps allow users to draw and write freehand notes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Is technology a distraction? So we use the Paper 53 app on our iPads. Can we have a fifth idea for technology and science?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. I am also an Attorney and have a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. 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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Five Ideas for Technology Stations. Leslie: We use both Chromebooks and iPads. Enhanced Transcript. Friday, September 8, 2017.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. It’s for college credit and starts next Monday!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, have a teacher toolbox, how to show teachers technology, using Google Jamboard to brainstorm, how to observe and model online teaching for teachers. The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad.

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2021

It’s one of the first, putting the institution in the company of Drexel University and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Now, the full degree program will combine classes in math, coding, communications and design and draw on tools including iPads, projectors and VR goggles. That’s a real, big problem,” Williams says. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning – One of my favorite books for teachers who use iPads with young children. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2022

Students who want to use the restroom or visit the library or other office now pull up an app on their iPad and bring it to the teacher, who keys in his or her access code to grant permission. Every student in the school already has a school-issued iPad, so it’s just another option on those student devices.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

After a summer of market research and competitor analysis, the company eventually signed off on a collaboration with a Chinese partner, TAL Education. company that has eyed Asia as the next big market. But their story is not a blueprint that will make sense for every company. ThinkCERCA is definitely not the first U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Friedlander is a school psychologist with expertise in assistive technology. where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Special Education and teaches graduate courses in assistive technology. Friedlander is the co-author of the following assistive technology reference guides which are available from National Professional Resources, Inc.

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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! iPads to Differentiate Instruction in K-2 Classrooms. Jon is the co-author of The Eduprotocol Field Guide and loves sharing better ways to teach and use technology. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Listen Now.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

However, the VILS initiative provides devices (iPads or Chromebooks) with monthly data plans—which increased from 10GB to 30GB during the pandemic—to every student and teacher within its network, so the schools were well-positioned for a smoother transition than most.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

Jacqui Murray shares how we can encourage an improvement in writing using technology. 5 Ideas for Writing with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Jacqui Murray @askatechteacher about writing with technology. But, Jacqui, how do we teach writing with technology? Mistakes Made in Teaching Writing with Technology.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2017

But Christmas came early for some higher-ed institutions in the form of freebies and discounts from big technology companies. Apple also reached out with iPad Pros and other hardware at a discounted rate. But these efforts are part of a longer-term strategy for these companies to train future workers in their technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2020

The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere – on my Mac, PC or iPad. Vicki Davis – Bio Vicki Davis is a classroom teacher and an Instructional Technology Director. 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 11, 2019

I’ve also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new ones for my Mac. My students can use their iPhones/iPads or computers to follow along and see the slides. My students love Office 365 and can open their files in Word on their computer, online, on their phone or iPad or anywhere.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

And patching the gash between the technology haves and have-nots might require a more substantial remedy than a band-aid. It’s happening elsewhere, too, like at Virginia Union University, an HBCU that gave about 400 freshmen iPads this fall , to keep. It is ensuring all students have an opportunity to graduate.”

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2021

The private liberal arts college in Richmond, Virginia, is working with Apple to outfit about 400 freshmen with an iPad Air, Apple Watch, smart keyboard and assortment of supporting devices as part of the program dubbed Mobile Learning, Mobile Life. Virginia Union University hopes the answer is yes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Starting in fall 2018, all first year students at The Ohio State University will receive iPad Pros. McPheron, Ohio State’s executive vice president and provost, is quoted in the university’s press release saying that students having the same technology “from day one” will “open up a new world of instructional possibilities for faculty.”

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 17, 2020

This week, I had the opportunity to unite with educators, technology companies, podcasters, and amazing students at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). Yes, every iPad and Chromebook needs a nice rugged case. Let's take a look at some of the companies that I was impressed by.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 17, 2020

This week, I had the opportunity to unite with educators, technology companies, podcasters, and amazing students at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). Yes, every iPad and Chromebook needs a nice rugged case. Let's take a look at some of the companies that I was impressed by. Microsoft Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2019

Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you. Amanda strives to be an innovative educator in a 1:1 iPad school, embracing the wide array of technology available in the media center. ” Amanda Johnson on Episode 493.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) refurbished a block of classrooms recently, it installed wireless screen mirroring technology in every room. Likewise, with screen mirroring technology, we teachers are no longer locked physically.” with screen mirroring technology, we teachers are no longer locked physically.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 4, 2020

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Thanks, Advancement Courses , for sponsoring today’s show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Now, that’s good stuff for every K-2nd grade iPad or Google Play enabled tablet! She has a Masters of Education (Knowledge Networks & Digital Innovation) from Charles Sturt University and is interested in digital game-based learning, innovative pedagogies and underpinning learning with technology. Listen Now. Twitter: @helenkardia.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2017

At any given moment in the day, I am attached to my cellphone, my iPad or my computer. I have seen teachers who use technology to inspire inquiry, research, creativity and excitement. Risk One: The Threat to Student Privacy Risk one is the invasion of student privacy, utilizing data by tech companies collected when students are online.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” It’s going to be a thinking and writing partner in multiple languages,” he says, typing questions into the chatbot on his iPad.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Launched from garages and tech accelerators, startup after startup burst onto the scene with technology tools for the education market. The industry has since consolidated, due in part to an uptick in mergers and acquisitions by education companies and private equity firms. So what is it like—and what does it take—to sell a company?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But the increasingly sophisticated technologies that people have come to rely on should not absolve personal responsibility for learning how to spell, write or communicate, says Dave Eggers. Increasingly there’s less choice about when you use technology and when you don’t.” By no means is Eggers a luddite. I wanted it to be calm.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JANUARY 28, 2016

The post Apple Acquires Data Company As Part Of Push To ‘Schoolify’ iPads appeared first on TeachThought.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Billion iPad Fiasco in 2015 ? It was even greater to hear it from industry veteran, Elliott Levine, Qualcomm’s Director of Worldwide Education, the company that commissioned the research from Project Tomorrow , and who always provides a great interview. Commissioned by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., And who can forget the $1.3

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2017

In the spirit of benevolent friction, I’d like to share a few thoughts with our colleagues working at the intersection of education and technology as I reflect on 2017 and look ahead to the new year. But this brings me to another revelation from 2017: Many districts aren’t screening for efficacy when adopting learning technology resources.

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