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The challenges of mobile learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Mobile students.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online. A recent McAfee survey of 1,000 college students and recent graduates ages 18 to 25 revealed some startling statistics on how little this tech-savvy cohort knows about data security. Shockingly poor data hygiene. Data Security Starts with Simple but Essential Steps.

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Mobile learning: The good and the bad

Neo LMS

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. It’s almost a sin not to own a mobile device. Our mobile devices are online 24/7. Now owning a smartphone is like losing half our lives. Mobile learning of course.

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SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of ClassTag Strengthening its Suite of K-12 Data, Workflow, and Communications

eSchool News

. — SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data and communications, announced today the acquisition of ClassTag , a unified family communication and engagement platform for educators, schools, and districts. Integrating ClassTag’s technology will add a mobile app for families as an additional option for SchoolStatus partners.

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Research shows mobile phone users do not understand what data they might be sharing

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

Privacy and security features that aim to give consumers more control over the sharing of their data by smartphone apps are widely misunderstood, shows new research from the University of Bath's School of Management.

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How To Use Time Tracking to Enhance Project Management

EdTech4Beginners

Mobile time clock app. If all your employees own a smartphone, a mobile time clock app is a good fit. For example, the geolocation feature of the smartphone comes in handy here. Analyze timesheets: Timesheets come with solid data that can help in the decision-making process. Computer time clock.

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6 Ways Teacher-authors Protect Their Online Privacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

Signal is a free messaging/phone app that collects no personal data at all and works on most digital devices. To start, I downloaded the app to my smartphone and to my desktop. DuckDuckGo is a powerful ad-free internet search engine that collects no personal data on you, which means it sells nothing. DuckDuckGo.

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