EdTech Magazine

JUNE 19, 2020

Racial and socioeconomic achievement gaps are expected to widen because many of those students still lack essential access to devices and internet connections at home, preventing them from participating in remote learning activities largely delivered online.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

is excited about the newest technologies and their impact on the learning experience. Recently, EdSurge sat down with Levine to discuss how AI can enhance the learning experience. Recently, EdSurge sat down with Levine to discuss how AI can enhance the learning experience.

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

CHICAGO – June 25, 2018 – According to a national study by , schools with one-to-one laptop environments show higher levels of academic achievement. Now with today’s launch of the world’s first augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) laptop from Silicon Valley company, zSpace Inc.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic. The data on this is clear.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

as the leader in digital learning, representing the most adventurous innovations. At the very dawn of digital education, Canada introduced one of the very first learning management systems, WebCT, a pivotal application, invented at the University of British Columbia in 1997. I’ve always thought of the U.S. While here in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

With school plans for the fall focused less on reopening and more on resuming remote learning, the mixed experience with online instruction from the spring offers many lessons for how district leaders can better prepare for this next go around. Having the technology necessary to access online learning opportunities isn’t enough.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 9, 2022

Hot desking is becoming a hot topic among companies. Read on to learn more about hybrid offices, hot desking, as well as the pros and cons of this practice. Given the mobile and versatile nature of this work style, USB-C monitors (either stationary or portable) will allow anyone to directly connect and charge their laptops.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

It’s December, it’s almost the end of the year and it's time to talk about the 2016 e-learning trends. First, mobile learning. Sure, there were lots of devices released in 2014 and the years before, but 2015 was the mobile age. There are those who are already replacing their full-blown laptops with a more portable tablet.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 11, 2013

The rise is also due to people''s desire to develop their learning informally. There are formal contexts for mobile learning, but it is in the leisure time/travelling/down time that mobile learning still comes to the fore. measures) of understanding and ''performance of knowledge'' will be available."

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

During her time there, the company tripled in size and she earned a promotion. As Director of Growth at Zaya, Parida is learning how developing edtech for low-income India slums is quite different than working with American schools. The company also reduced the size of the app and redesigned math exercises to work better on phones.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity gaps stemming from challenges such as inadequate internet access, strategically directs investments towards international companies that share their mission and actively contribute to its realization. So, we already have infrastructure that has nearly ubiquitous coverage.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 11, 2019

There’s mounting evidence that social interaction is a key ingredient for learning, highlighting the importance of adults talking with, rather than at or around, children. There’s also reason to believe that media can catalyze the kinds of interactions that are beneficial for children’s learning and development. Finding Balance.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. This has become more critical as students use laptops, mobile devices, and home computers routinely.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Besides packing your bags, laptops, agendas and passports, you should do what you’re always expecting your students to do — your pre conference homework: 1. Make sure you have your devices charged, whether it is your phone, tablet, laptop or all of them. Follow our guidelines to make the most of your ISTE experience! Before ISTE.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

During the pandemic, many districts have addressed this gap by handing out personal hotspot devices (similar to routers) or smartphones, or provided mobile Wi-Fi on school buses to kids lacking internet. We have to do something about that, especially now that so many of our students are learning remotely,” Muri said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It can be plugged into a heavy base for free-standing use or directly into a laptop for greater mobility. Besides displaying documents to your laptop and class screen, you can record video or audio which can be uploaded to YouTube (or emailed), annotate and edit images, and even make Skype/Google Hangout calls.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The proceeds can go towards getting computers, laptops, tablets, better wifi, a technology cart, or other digital tools. Pilot programs - Often big companies like MicroSoft or Verizon will want to run pilot programs worldwide and provide your school with tons of their devices. Try WeAreTeachers, GrantGopher, or NaNoWrimo.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Education isn’t the only industry to see experimentation en masse with distance learning. The company, NextStep , has tested its brand of caregiver training delivered by mobile device in Colorado. million on top of its previous seed rounds, bringing the company to a total of about $9 million raised to date.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2016

At the CES show in Las Vegas this week, Lenovo has introduced new upgrades to its laptop and tablet lines, adding faster speeds, new accessories, and lighter weights for a number of its product lines, such as ThinkPad tablets, its YOGA laptop-tablet hybrid, and ideapad laptops. The Windows 10 laptop features up to 10.5

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

The gray area is large when one-third of our students are learning English and all students receive free breakfast and lunch.”. DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April. Distance Learning is tough. Staying Connected. My son thinks the world of his teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

and Canada lack home broadband access, putting a staggering number of school-aged children at a serious learning disadvantage. To learn more about the program or to submit an application, visit [link]. patents in mobile technologies. To learn more, visit kajeet.com and follow us on Twitter at @Kajeet. and Canada.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

When Howard-Suamico School District went digital, giving every student in grades 3 and up tablets or laptops, the change was immediate and dramatic. Students were excited about learning. In December, the district won a $15,000 grant from Cellcom, a local cellphone company. Teachers were transforming their instruction.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The proceeds can go towards getting computers, laptops, tablets, better wifi, a technology cart, or other digital tools. Pilot programs - Often big companies like MicroSoft or Verizon will want to run pilot programs worldwide and provide your school with tons of their devices. Try WeAreTeachers, GrantGopher, or NaNoWrimo.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

In the months that followed, many states and school districts mobilized, using federal CARES Act funding, broadband discounts and partnerships with private companies to connect their students and enable online learning. funding support for these efforts has been insufficient to close the full distance learning digital divide.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2021

From showing teachers how innovative technology could help improve learning outcomes to ramping up workshops geared toward preparing educators to teach online, this small but mighty team of six went above and beyond to make an impact during unprecedented times.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. patents in mobile technologies.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech. New features include an Organization Library, Shared Libraries, Co-Editing, and Learning Management System Integrations. Epson America, Inc.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

The players help organizations extend their digital signage beyond location-based end points, and reach people wherever they work, learn and live. Carousel Digital Signage developed the Express Players in response to pandemic-driven changes in business, learning and healthcare environments.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Teachers are revered , most families spend about a third of their income on their children’s education, and most students spend at least an hour a day on some kind of online learning. An estimated 34 percent of all mobile internet traffic in China flows through WeChat. That means many of the tutors live in the U.S.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

To help schools, parents and caregivers meet the needs of their early learners and further empower their learning journey toward school readiness, Gale, a Cengage company has made major enhancements to Miss Humblebee’s Academy , its award-winning interactive online learning solution for children ages three to six. New Content.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

She tried several options before jumping on a free trial of the wireless video streaming and screen mirroring technology by Vivi, an education-focused company founded in Australia. EdSurge: How has Vivi affected teacher mobility? It's made for a much more natural and fluid learning space. Briana Allen: It's had a huge impact.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 30, 2016

Future revenue in the $33 billion e-learning market is expected to fall precipitously in the United States and internationally, but sales of other types of digital learning products are predicted to rise, according to a market research report released recently. Unstable Economies Impact E-Learning Market.

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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. Software Tools To Create Your Lessons and Lecture Videos.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 16, 2013

The full press release is below: ClassDojo Mobilizes More Teachers to Build Students’ Character Anywhere with Version 2.0 of its mobile apps for iOS and Android. The full press release is below: ClassDojo Mobilizes More Teachers to Build Students’ Character Anywhere with Version 2.0 of its mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

It’s part of a larger collaboration between Ohio State and Apple, which also seeks to “integrate learning technology throughout the university experience,” an iOS design laboratory and opportunities for students to learn coding skills to make the ready for a career in the “app economy.” But do big tablet programs make sense nowadays?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Like many school districts across the country, FWPS is facing ever-growing technology needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the immediate shift to a fully remote learning environment. The small footprint takes up little classroom space while 5” casters provide easy mobility to share between classrooms. AVer Information Inc.,

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