EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. Drawing on the data gathered, Evans points to three key ideas to take away from the report: . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Key points: Today’s students deserve modern tech tools that suit their learning styles and tendencies 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page It’s 2024!

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

When used effectively, technology can greatly contribute to creating equity in schools. However, we can only realize these equity-centered benefits when we use technology in innovative and powerful ways. However, we can only realize these equity-centered benefits when we use technology in innovative and powerful ways.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Here is the full report.) Not surprisingly, those who rely on cell phones to do so report having the hardest time. The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

As part of the shift to remote learning in 2020, many schools provided devices such as laptops and tablets to students for the purpose of attending school via the internet. Phones connect to the internet, TVs connect to the internet, and even vacuum cleaners are online today.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. Digital literacy is becoming as important as reading and writing for young people’s future life prospects, a new report from Vodafone has found. Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. Technology Promotes Skills Students Will Need.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

1 While those numbers might be lower for younger children, when in-school technology use is factored in, the total time adds up quickly. Almost three-quarters of educators believe that physical comfort while using edtech has an impact on student engagement. 2 And, over half of students report discomfort when using laptops 3.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

As the technology director at Harpeth Hall School , an independent all-girls school in Nashville, Tenn., Each student receives either a Lenovo touch-screen laptop or a Microsoft Surface for use in the classroom and for homework. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how K-12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols.

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

My move to India was driven by my desire to see the impact of technology in education in the Indian context,” Parida says. As Director of Growth at Zaya, Parida is learning how developing edtech for low-income India slums is quite different than working with American schools. In India, the rate is 40 percent.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

As researchers focusing on education technology, we see this often: interactive whiteboards covered in posters, desktop computers holding up plants, older devices that do not work with a newer assessment system. The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 29, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about why more than 1,000 schools have added esports clubs. . I think it’s cool to see how far you can take this technology as you continue to go down this field,” said McInerney. These are some of the most advanced computers I’ve ever seen, and the technology is only going to get better.”.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

1 issue schools should be concerned about in 2019 , according to the Consortium for School Networking’s most recent “ EdTech Next Report.” . This is a problem that Norton Gusky, educational technology coordinator for NLG Consulting, has seen regularly, he said during his session at CoSN’s 2019 annual conference. . “As

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Summer and transitioning to a new day-to-day computer (Linux laptop). Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.”

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning , which offers my sense of what those interested in K-12 educational technology can and should take away from this annual polling about schools.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Sixty-three percent of K-12 educators use edtech in their classrooms each day–an increase from the 55 percent reporting the same in 2016, according to an annual survey from the College of Education at the University of Phoenix. Next page: Experts analyze what survey results mean for classroom edtech use).

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

He knew not every student had a laptop or tablet. That seismic shift made devices more accessible to students than ever before — and has now pushed some teachers to fold technology more often into their lesson plans. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters. Before the pandemic, U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

Independent schools and small districts rely heavily on technology to supplement smaller budgets and staffs , which means it is essential to have airtight cybersecurity measures in place. 27 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. 3 Levels of School Network Security. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Districts looking for long term sustainability by purchasing high quality devices at an affordable cost should take a hard look at both laptops and tablets for solutions. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This number is even more alarming considering that only 40 percent of average working adults report similar issues. Additionally, teachers and students are more comfortable with edtech as a result of remote teaching, and many activities such as homework can be easily done online. Offer to help with technology. Be a volunteer.

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Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2022

Many believe that technology is the key to addressing any perceived learning loss, as well as redefining teaching and learning. But technology continues to help us address many of these gaps. But “learning loss” doesn’t acknowledge how the pandemic strengthened students’ skill sets in technology, adaptation and flexibility.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Data’s influence on modern education is immense; it drives policies, impacts funding—it even affects decisions about which tools and services edtech companies create for educators. And when it comes to helping edtech entrepreneurs understand those educators, Amy Rambo believes she has just the data that can help.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

Many students don’t even have laptops and monitors, and so if you have to basically enable virtual learning, all of the students need to have laptops and monitors,” says Aruna Ravichandran, chief marketing officer for Cisco Webex.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2017

Integrating technology in the classroom does not mean you need an Internet connection. Even without an Internet connection students learn a lot with mobile devices, laptops, and other technologies. Conducting interviews and reporting the news are learning missions outlined in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

This case study was featured in Chapter 4 of EdSurge's "State of Edtech" report. Several Yuma students with pieces of technology. Yuma) The two decided to pool the Title 1 money and buy five laptop computers for every classroom teaching math across the district (approximately 450 laptops) in the spring of 2009.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

With every tap of a touchscreen or login onto a laptop, a school’s back-end infrastructure — the maze of servers, racks and cords — is crucial to keep students prepared for their digital education. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! How to Avoid Making Data Center Mistakes.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Technology giants are working to bolster K–12 education in middle America , specifically targeting subjects that will help young students learn the skills they’ll need as traditional jobs like agriculture and manufacturing evolve with the rise of emerging technology. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:50. education system.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

Some schools are relying on several different technologies, creating an environment that is no longer level.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how technology is key for boosting equity. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage. 3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Common Sense is weighing in on kids’ use of media in a detailed new report this week. But the takeaways for educators and the edtech industry are most obvious in the sections on homework. The report, “ The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens ,” updates a 2015 study by the same name from the nonprofit organization.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! In its current form the IoT represents a considerable threat to consumers, due to inadequate regulations regarding its security and use,” states a report by F-Secure , an IT solutions provider. Gartner predicted that there would be 8.4 Customer Focused.

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