Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Software Updates Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic. McGraw-Hill introduces a new English language arts software for grades 2-7 called Redbird Language Arts & Writing. As ever, it was a popular time for product announcements. What, too soon?)

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2018

classrooms but a study finds that students aren’t using much of the pricey software that schools buy (Photo by Jackie Mader). One of its products monitors which websites students visit and which apps they’re clicking on their tablets. Most software is drastically underused by schools. BrightBytes Inc.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Even though the school equips every student with a Microsoft Surface tablet, it has built two dedicated spaces to bolster STEM education : a computer lab for robotics and coding; and a zSpace lab full of 3D virtual reality computers that allow students to study human anatomy, dive into a volcano and explore the solar system.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

First announced in 2014, the challenge invited organizations to submit open-source software that showed potential to help children in developing countries improve basic reading, writing and math skills. Kitkit offers a game-based learning program on tablets to help children learn independently. Across the world, 198 teams applied.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Benefits of Google Apps and Chromebooks https://www.google.com/edu/ How does Google Apps and Chromebooks compare to Apple or Microsoft inside the classroom? Google Apps and Chromebooks are extremely easy to use. Google Classroom resources for Educators Why Should Schools go with Google Apps and Chromebooks?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It’s not just about the hardware and software; it’s about how these tools can meaningfully contribute to the learning journey. It’s not just about having students use computers or tablets; it’s about enhancing their understanding and engagement with the subject matter.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

When people talk about the future of technology in education, they picture every student having access to a computer or a tablet; they see paperless rooms where technology trained teachers lead the class. The appearance of massive open online courses (MOOCs) mean that it’s possible to study film-making online among other niche topics.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2018

A good example is Google Expeditions , which has gotten more and more popular as schools get their hands on these kits. Of course, Google Expedition kits are not cheap. On the AI side, teachers are using Google Assistant and Amazon Echo in class more. Teachers can buy a Google Cardboard viewer for just a couple of bucks.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

Once the school started getting classroom computers, tablets, and Chromebooks, Paul began placing notes, resources and worksheets on his website and having students download the documents and complete notes and summary activities in a Word document or Google Docs. Augmentation. Getting Started.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JULY 12, 2016

This shift reflects a profound understanding that an educated America means a prosperous America, and once the infrastructure and hardware is funded and integrated (Google Fiber, tablets, etc.), there’s nominal cost to ed-tech companies to offer software for free to poorly-funded school districts.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

Students can view YouTube content reviewing the first 75% of the course as well as exposing themselves to the supplementary lessons covering topics in the final 25% of the course. AP Courses typically consist of a number of Units ranging from 6-10. Plagiarism detection software will be used to secure the online exams.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

With itopia Labs, educators can provide anytime, anywhere, any device access to software applications that students commonly use for Career Technical Education (CTE) and various certification programs. Software labs can be set up in minutes without expensive computers or IT support at a predictable cost that fits any district budget.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

AR is certainly a technological revolution, being able to interact with reality via an enhanced visual overlay is undoubtedly a clever piece of software, and the web is increasingly populated with amazing programs that “bring lessons to life” in the classroom. Education and Augmented Reality — Really? Thanks for reading and see you next week.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

There are those who are already replacing their full-blown laptops with a more portable tablet. Augmented learning If you look for “2016 e-learning trends" on Google or Bing, augmented learning is always mentioned. Of course, to be a part of change, don’t forget to leave your feedback below ;) So this is what happened in 2015.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online Collaborative Writing Tools: Platforms like Google Docs or Microsoft Word Online enable collaborative writing projects, fostering teamwork, peer editing, and real-time collaboration among students. Educational apps and interactive software create dynamic lessons, accommodating various learning preferences and enhancing comprehension.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Many jobs, services, and even cars now use touchscreen interfaces, so technology skills learned on a smartphone or tablet are particularly transferable to all manner of everyday situations. As an example, instructors in Kentucky are using Google Drive with their students. This is where responsive design comes in.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

App developers can work for software companies, retailers, in healthcare, in the travel industry, for the entertainment industry, or in financial services. When students finish, after some setup steps, the app is available on their phone or tablet immediately. An app developer used all of these before they ever went on sale.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

The district is also starting a program that will distribute tablets to students for e-learning at home. The district’s Career Readiness program, part of the formal ­curriculum, offers 130 courses, many of which prepare students for high-tech jobs or for working with modern office technology. Fresno Seeks to Make Coding Inclusive.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. billion on education software each year. Yet it can be tedious to manually keep track of how students interact with different pieces of software—or whether these tools are even being used. First, let’s get down to business.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2016

” By definition, this is supposed to be a physical gift, because of course love and support and good character are all things we hope parents will give their kids every year. . They are collaborating in Google Docs with their partners out of town. Two years a go, her parents bought her a graphic tablet.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In the course of developing tools to help children in Africa build literacy and numeracy skills, Sooinn Lee learned something herself. “We And from Bangalore is Chimple , which is taking a game-based approach to teaching literacy and math on tablets. Google also will donate 8,000 Pixel C tablets to run the apps.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 28, 2021

The power of screencasting lies in its versatility to be used as an online training course, flipped classrooms, or in the physical classroom for students from Kindergarten to high school to business training sessions. Screen Recording Software. Why Screencast? What Is The Benefit Of Screencasting? Planning.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 14, 2012

I am probably one of the few principals in this country who purchased an Android Tablet rather than an iPad. In fact, there are very good reasons for getting an Android tablet instead, among them is the cost considerations and access to a few apps not currently available for the iPad. I have not regretted it at all.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Once they had evaluated the source for these 4 elements, they wrote down their answers in a group created Google Doc. Vicari’s business classes utilized YouTube, a variety of video sites, and websites to preview Superbowl commercials as an introduction to the semester Marketing/Advertising course.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 7, 2012

My wife and I were in the Danbury, CT area and decided to head over to the Danbury Fair Mall and go to LL Bean and, of course, I had to check out a tech store, so we went to the new Microsoft Store. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. I recently visited a brick-and-mortar Microsoft Store. There was a huge wall-sized Kinect set up also.

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Adam Welcome

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Of course I'm use to it, but it's a bigger problem than what's really on the surface. Yes - I use to set up Google Apps domains for Principals when I was still a teacher. Yes - I really love enhancing the curriculum in classes with laptops, tablets, coding and robots. It happened again. Spoiler alert - it's not just me.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. There are many options, from learning management systems to video conferencing software.

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Kathy Schrock

JUNE 15, 2013

I was contacted to see if I wanted to do a product review for Staples , and, of course, I agreed! I call it a "cool" screen as opposed to the "warm" screens of some tablets which are off-white. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has some useful features not found on every tablet. I chose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to review. Jelly Bean).73

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

So when Hiram College announced last month that it would provide every student and professor an iPad starting this fall, it made us wonder what the state of Apple’s sector-creating tablet on campuses is these days. (It Apple was the only solution that had hardware, software and technical support,” he says.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 16, 2016

Last week, Amy Cavendar wrote about using Google Forms for polling. I agree with the general direction of moving away from “clickers” that need dedicated hardware and instead using software that allows students to use their own mobile devices (phones, tablets, laptops) to respond. Run NearPod from tablet or PC.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2018

The company says the tool is best used with a voice assistant device like Amazon Alexa, but teachers can access it on tablets and phones as well. Aparna is a doctor, and Deepak previously worked at Google. Cofounder James Lin likens it to an “SAT for software engineers.” The courses are called “bits.”

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ProfHacker

JANUARY 10, 2017

When I teach my writing course each fall, I have my students use Google Documents so that it’s easy to see an essay’s development over time. Not long ago, I was checking something for a colleague in Google Forms, and I discovered a feature that apparently rolled out back in October: the ability to upload files. What about you?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Besides BYOD funding programs, and allowing kids to use school devices, more measures can be taken in order to standardize the software students use.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

But during that same fifteen-year period, we also witnessed the birth and growth of highly influential firms like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Tencent and Alibaba. In 2002, our team at Microsoft Education created an LMS for a world where every teacher and student had a tablet computer.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2015

The Spectre Pro x360 G1 is targeted to teachers and is an ultra-thin PC with the versatility of multiple modes (notebook, stand, tent, tablet) and features a battery life of up to 12.5

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Five-year-old Mykell Robinson practices his reading on the Lexia software while a small group of classmates work with a teacher. Good teachers, of course, have always personalized lessons based on their students’ needs. It also invested in software like ST Math and the reading program Lexia, created by the Rosetta Stone company.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2018

Below are the finest collection of stories you’ll never see on any other day, and which have been brewing in our heads over the course of 2018 in between too many cups of coffee, indecipherable email pitches, 1:1 meetings, product sprints and the occasional but unavoidable sparring on Twitter. No courses. We’ve got you covered.

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