eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When schools invest in esports teams, they’re investing in high-level hardware that also integrates into STEM and STEAM programs, which means students wind up having more opportunities to get hands-on experience and learn in-demand skills. How often will the team meet, practice, and compete? Video games? In the classroom?

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is most commonly associated with extended reality technology (virtual reality and augmented reality), as well as with social media capabilities and the use of digital avatars controlled by users. Additionally, the use of avatars within the metaverse delivers something akin to student-centered learning.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

But he hardly sees students anymore—only the ones who log in to his daily office hours, and those remain few since his class is not a core one and the district is still figuring out how to disperse laptops to everyone. She starts each day at her kitchen table, with her laptop, paperwork, microphone and light, and meets with students. —use

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techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

What follows are three steps you can use to ensure an online meeting is effective and meaningful to the participants. This week, I will be moderating my first virtual Hangout with a group of inspired educational leaders from the Tech & Learning Leader community. Include the meeting agenda in the calendar invite. Time keeper.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

Additionally, Alamo Colleges District invested $5 million in laptops, hotspots and other technology tools specifically for remote learning and working. One possible approach could be to incorporate laptop and technology accessory needs, like hotspot activation and coverage, into the tuition and fees cost structure.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 24, 2016

With the widespread introduction of laptops and tablets into the classroom, the digitization of primary education is rapidly expanding across the United States, making access to quality education materials easier and more flexible than ever before. But the switch to digital can come at a relatively high cost.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Resources to help you use technology to increase equity in schools: Learn more about the Digital Learning Gap and how we’re working to close it.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 15, 2019

Projectors are an effective way to enhance a laptop screen’s content, allowing every student in a large room to see. Newer tech is also on the learning menu. Videoconferencing, once only used in business meetings, is now a routine way to enable interaction between multiple groups of learners. Is it all just too much?

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We have all gone through the ebb and flow of a school year where school district leaders debated how to get ahead of the curve and stay ahead of ever-changing digital learning environments. In today’s post, we will look at a growing trend in K12 Digital Learning. How Do We Redefine 1:1 Learning?

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We have all gone through the ebb and flow of a school year where school district leaders debated how to get ahead of the curve and stay ahead of ever-changing digital learning environments. In today’s post, we will look at a growing trend in K12 Digital Learning. How Do We Redefine 1:1 Learning? Parent Conferences.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

Students enrolled through the Pell Grant use tablets and laptops to receive instruction and complete assignments, though they are never given access to the “open internet,” he says. In December 2018, Peninsula College rolled out laptops to students at the correctional facility. “We They have no choice.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

To participate in the Acer Education Seed Program, K-12 schools will complete the online application and conduct a call with Acer to confirm program details and help the school administrator choose the product to best meet their school’s needs. There is no fee or obligation to purchase to participate in the program.

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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. A new survey shows that college students’ attitudes correlate with their personal experiences with online learning. and meeting them there,” she says.

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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. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

The approach aims to solve a major downside of remote learning—a sense of social isolation as students and professors sit alone at laptops. And even when students have the right gear, there can be a learning curve to new tools. People could move about from table to table to hear the presentations and ask questions.”

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Some people even lobby for a right to technology for every student, in the hope of making the presence of laptops and tablets in classrooms as spread as that of blackboards and notebooks. Technology in the classroom may not have reached its full potential yet, but both teachers and students know there’s more to it than meets the eye.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this brief survey, one of the questions that should be asked is “in what ways do prefer to learn.” Where 1:1 learning is ideal for certain situations and even for certain types of individuals it is not always the best way to plan professional development due to the amount of time it takes to have your coach meet with each member of the group.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Meeting Staff Members where they Need It. In an earlier blog post, we learned about the importance of creating a staff needs assessment (Or self-assessment). Generally, these are what faculty meeting style PD sessions. When building faculty meeting sessions, it is best to keep things short. A call to action. Large Group.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

G Suite for Education provides opportunities for students of all ages to learn and grow. When combined with a Chromebook or laptop, the core G Suite programs create a powerful platform for learning. Stacy said that the answers in the form help her better meet her students’ needs.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

So when Piedmont is looking for great digital science and social studies programs for its middle school, it’s hard for them to know where to look and what’s out there. WHAT: Piedmont Middle School is seeking to pilot digital learning programs that support competency-based learning in science and social studies.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2016

Pokemon Go is an AR game that uses two big things you’re probably familiar with if you’re into the educational system and digital learning: gamification and augmented reality. Inevitably meet other players. Allow me to get you out of there. The “Go” part of the game is what made it viral. Go outside.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

We knew that it was important for everyone to have the basic knowledge of their financial plan and some basic rules of engagement with our district policies, but we realized that the topics that were being discussed in NEO were not meeting the needs of someone entering the classroom the next day.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ But how does the community know?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Elsewhere, teachers hold daily virtual office hours to check on the academic and emotional well-being of students they can no longer meet face to face. Almost no district was truly ready to plunge into remote learning full time and with no end in sight. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

We knew that it was important for everyone to have the basic knowledge of their financial plan and some basic rules of engagement with our district policies, but we realized that the topics that were being discussed in NEO were not meeting the needs of someone entering the classroom the next day.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Instead of just sending in application materials and waiting, young people who apply will be meeting each other and building their skills, organizers hope. “It Each one will receive a needs-based scholarship to college and a technology package that might include a laptop or smartphone depending on the student’s needs.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2021

What’s wrong with the videoconferencing tools that have become standard and familiar, like Zoom and Google Meet or Microsoft Teams? Haven’t schools and colleges already bought what they need by now for remote learning? EdSurge: Your new company is building a video platform for online teaching. And the other was playing video games.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? I spun around my laptop, which was currently displaying Mancrates , a website that sends Valentine’s boxes to avid lovers of artisanal meats. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?” There was something for everyone.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

His schools have been scrambling to set up online learning, connect students with virtual counseling and get laptops into the hands of families — steps McKneely says will be invaluable if another hurricane disrupts education. “We That doesn’t mean that school districts were up to speed on distance learning, however.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2020

Founders Jesse Lozano and Ryan Dunwoody created the first 3D printable laptop in 2014, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2017. pi-top began in 2014 with the world’s first 3D printed Raspberry Pi laptop aimed at enabling people all over the world to make their own technology, rather than simply consuming it.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 22, 2020

Messages can be sent on the go using a laptop, mobile app or tablet as well, which allows for several ways to connect with others. Zoom is a remote conferencing system that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat and mobile collaboration. . 1 on 1 meetings are also an option with this product, and include unlimited minutes.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

These include laptops, desktops, smartphones, or tablets that students use to enhance digital learning. This not only ensures the integrity of their data but also helps them meet compliance requirements. Similarly, app downloads by students should also be monitored and restricted. Install Anti-Malware Software.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

Good teaching and sound student-directed learning is not, and should not be, device dependent. High-quality learning can happen on laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or cell phones. In many cases, it’s not the device that makes the difference, often the best learning occurs with no device.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Over a third of America’s smallest school districts are already meeting the FCC’s 1 Mbps per student Internet connection goal for 2018, according to our newly released 2018 State of the States report. One of these districts is in Williamsfield, Illinois, a town with 300 public school students.

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