The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Tuesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. When school districts buy laptops for students to use in the classroom, the cost doesn’t stop at the price per device.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As a result of these two trends, it is fair to say that widespread access to the metaverse is now possible, and this access is only going to increase in the future. 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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Google classrooms were rarely used, and laptops, while ubiquitous, were primarily used during standardized testing season. Working from home on a subpar laptop, most of my time was spent waiting for things to load. The Hype Has Left the Building The tech landscape at my school was far from unique before the pandemic.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is undoubtedly a global trend — and a major problem. For example, do this directly by donating supplies, funding a GoFundMe page set by a teacher, or by pitching in their Amazon (or any other company) wish list. And while the entire system needs to change, you can still help a teacher out. Offer to help with technology.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

The system is now in place at around 2,000 colleges, and her company has raised more than $15 million. She credits her time at Stanford for giving her the confidence to see herself as a potential founder—and the practical skills to start a company. “I Sankar made a strategic bet that went against the trends in edtech at the time.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Institutions did what they could to help in the moment, trying “band-aid remedies” such as loaning out laptops or expanding Wi-Fi service into parking lots, says Mike Uhlenkamp, senior director of public affairs for the system. Loaning the occasional laptop is not a new practice in higher education, but providing them en masse may be.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The good news is that corporate leaders don’t need to look far for inspiration, as some companies have already gotten started, including Microsoft’s partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council to deliver technology for education projects, or Google’s push to expand technological access for underserves communities. The result?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

In the past year, colleges have seen a rise in students skipping lectures , and some reports indicate that students are more prone to staring at TikTok or other distractions on their smartphones and laptops during lecture class. Most had the lecture slides up on their laptops or iPads, or were using paper notebooks and pens.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

Its early work focused on lobbying on behalf of its members, which also included companies across the banking, financial and trade publishing sectors. Panels and keynotes covered the latest industry trends. All the big companies wanted to find out who the new ones were. edtech companies, marking the highest tally of the decade.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The TCEA event has the goal of setting up educators to become curious and to discover education technology through the on-trend sessions, leading speakers, and an exhibit hall full of exhibitors. Also on display were the company’s line of headsets, headphones, webcams, PC speakers, and laptop docking stations.

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Fractus Learning

JULY 14, 2016

Over the years, technology has grown increasingly intertwined in education, from the implementation of computer and the internet into classrooms, to today’s growing trend of providing students with their own laptops or tablets to further aid their education. Cloud Technology. The uses and benefits of the cloud truly are endless.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2021

At the turn of this century, adventurous faculty ventured out into cyberspace on their own, propelled by their own talent, accompanied merely by a laptop and internet access. The graph above, depicting federal data shrewdly reshuffled by edtech trend-spotter Phil Hill, reveals a steady on-campus decay while online races ahead.

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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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Nearpod customers will continue to receive the support, service, and innovation they have come to expect and love from the company. Nearpod works with any classroom technology, from tablets and smartphones to laptops and Chromebooks. In 2018, Nearpod was named EdTech Digest’s Company of the Year. About Nearpod.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

In an online press conference May 27, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said that while the state has worked with companies and foundations to distribute more than a 100,000 hotspots and 21,000 computers, “there’s a gap in supply.” By the end of May, the problem had not been resolved. Subscribe today!

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 15, 2019

So besides packing their bags, laptops, agendas and passports, teachers can do a little extra something: their pre conference homework. It’s OK if your class is not ready for the shiny new trend that pops up on your Twitter feed from time to time. It does not matter if you are just starting out on your ed tech journey.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2020

As the number of candidates balloons while health risks make it hard for hiring managers to meet with them in person, a trend toward “pre-hiring assessments” — already under way before Covid-19 — is getting a huge new push. Caitlin Storhaug, director of global recruiting communications, McKinsey & Company. There’s no trickery.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 27, 2020

Peoria deviated from the national trend when it came to technology. Despite her district’s high poverty, Peoria was in the middle of an effort to provide every student with a laptop and already had 10,000 laptops on hand when the pandemic hit. That allowed Desmoulin-Kherat to distribute 6,000 laptops to families at home.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Without reliable access to the internet and devices like laptops or cell phones, college students probably aren’t going to succeed in online learning. While some students haven’t had full access to computers or the internet, others have discovered that their laptops are too old or too slow to adequately handle the tools they’ve been assigned.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Mursion does something no other VR training company does: include live “Sim Specialists” in each training session. He also sneaks in a few tips for edtech startups seeking to increase investments and grow their companies. Whether in healthcare, education or leadership, we try to develop empathy that reflects real-world experiences.

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Vizor

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Without, them the productivity of the company suffers. In an instance where a student breaks a laptop, there isn’t a problem because another laptop is waiting for him or her. Tracking the type of repair helps you identify trends in recurring damages. Organizations rely on IT to have these systems in place. Repair Details.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

As we took notes on our $2000 laptops, those stats seemed too far off. As video technology continues to improve and virtual learning environments begin to rival in-person options, a growing number of companies will provide new pathways for learners to acquire a variety of skills, from machine learning and management to piano and parenting.

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Hack Education

APRIL 30, 2020

" I want to talk to you a bit today about what I think is going to be one of most important trends in education technology in the coming months and years. I can say this with some certainty because it's been one of the most important trends in education technology for a very long time. And that's surveillance.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Today’s schools, are now being equipped with outlets from the floors to the walls allowing students to easily plug in and charge laptop computers, phones and other devices wherever they work. This trend began with the charter school boom over the last 7-10 years for several reasons. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2020

Their students have internet connections at home, laptops they can work from, teachers who know how to design online lessons and a strong foundation of in-school blended learning experience. Then there are the companies offering free use of their products should crisis hit a school community. For some schools, that’s a small leap.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Personal hotspots, which allow students to connect a laptop or tablet with a cellular data connection, have been the most popular solution because they are relatively inexpensive and easy to use. But in many places, a hotspot isn’t enough, Muri said. That’s not a short-term solution.”. Subscribe today!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Swanson says she was drawn to Slack because of the role the company is playing in changing how people communicate with technology. One challenge of being at a fast-growing company, she says, is making sure information about how things work is maintained and shared as new employees quickly come onboard. Pull Learning'.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It’s also a place where companies are racing into technologies that raise tough ethical issues. But that reluctance is gone, replaced by an enthusiasm and a booming ecosystem of new companies trying to serve a growing audience—especially for online tutoring and English-language learning. That means many of the tutors live in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

One of the trends in education today is the adoption of new technologies in schools—like brand new Chromebooks and iPads. The centers all have laptops. There are companies that sell software that judge students’ writing. Your writing has often forecast technology trends that end up being real causes for concern.

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ProfHacker

OCTOBER 5, 2017

If Cindy Craig were an on-trend technology company, she would describe her work as “microlearning.” ” Mercifully, because she’s a librarian, she talks instead about making short-form video (. Having said that, it also might make them more engaging. Again, judge for yourself , and do read Craig’s article !

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2018

Seven of the 134 companies in this batch provide education services—which is a similar percentage from the last cohort. Education moves relatively slow, he says, and trends don’t tend to shift in six months. In this latest cohort of edtech companies, only one is aimed at being used in classrooms. Why not more?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Eavesdropping / Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) Attacks What they are: It’s likely that you sometimes use a school laptop or mobile device to gain internet access via Wi-Fi networks in public places like coffee shops or airports. 2018 Trends in Cybersecurity: Building Effective Security Teams (CompTIA).

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

GradeCam also works with laptops, desktops, tablets and any device that has a camera connected to wifi. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to edit and post it. GradeCam can also quickly transfer all of the scores into a grade book.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 1, 2016

One current trend appears likely to continue during 2016: an increasing number of classrooms will rely on computers and the Internet to assist in the delivery of education materials. Laptops and computer workstations have already made significant inroads into traditional learning environments. Ubiquitous Computers on The Horizon.

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Kyle Pace

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A stylish professional, dressed in accordance with fashionable trends, with a modern gadget in his hands, receiving a high salary – this image is incredibly attractive. Game creators can build successful careers in game companies, work as freelancers, and fulfill orders on a commercial basis.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Rolling cabinets stocked with dozens of the laptops sit in classrooms where teachers assign them to students for everything from researching hereditary DNA to writing essays. Using computers and online resources in the classroom is part of a growing trend in education. Amadou Diallo for The Hechinger Report. SAN JOSE, Calif. —

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. And he remembers battery life on those laptops lasting just an hour. Sign up for the Future of Learning newsletter.

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