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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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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Books can be read online or on mobile devices. Gutenberg Project.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Books can be read online or on mobile devices. Gutenberg Project.

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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Edsurge

This definition differs from truancy, which only calculates unexcused absences. This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility. One thing that stands out is the percentage of elementary and middle school students who are chronically absent: around 20 percent.

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Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula

EdTech Magazine

NULAND: We're definitely seeing a bit of an uptick in requests related to computer science programming. When we did this research, we were looking to figure out what are best practices for creating a computer science program at the elementary level. . So, it is top of mind for district leaders. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The 7 coolest edtech products I saw at FETC

eSchool News

Lucid is one of those companies that you may not have heard of, but you definitely should! Juice Mobile Power from Bretford. Juice Mobile Power charges all your devices on demand by turning one wall outlet into a smart power hub for the entire room. Lucid for Education. Say goodbye to dead devices.

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Jumpstart Engagement With Interactive Whiteboard Classroom Technology

ViewSonic Education

You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. For another, they’re high-definition displays. Stunning, High Definition Visuals – Even in Well-lit Rooms. An optional trolley stand offers added flexibility for mobile resource sharing and height adjustment. In Praise of The Interactive Whiteboard.