EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

A new study underway at Virginia Tech seeks to understand the effects of physical space on course engagement and learning. The study incorporates motion-tracking cameras that take a few pictures of the class every second. MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools sketch out modern learning environments and then make them a reality.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

By bridging the gap between physical and online spaces, schools see their students improve academically and engage with their studies on a deeper level. MORE FROM EDTECH: CSee how schools use virtual reality to improve assistive learning programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. The interactivity excites, drawing the learner in.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 19, 2024

This synergy of education and technology has been known as EdTech for some time now. EdTech has enabled the delivery of quality educational content through digital learning to learners from all corners of the world. This includes smart classrooms, learning tablets, ebooks as learning materials and digital libraries.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

But do big tablet programs make sense nowadays? Phil Hill, an edtech consultant and blogger for eLiterate, doesn’t think so. He references a study EDUCAUSE puts out every year. A smaller percentage own tablets. But they also document that there’s not a huge interest in using tablets more and more.”

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech. EdTech pros hail interactive whiteboards for their ability to quickly integrate classroom technology. In his study, this amounted to an overall 31% gain.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

It can be difficult for teachers to react in ways that will guide students back to proper classroom behavior without alienating them — which is a major concern according to a recent study from the Center for Promise. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. But there’s still a ways to go to hit the FCC’s “longer-term” target of 1 Mbps, which was to kick in by now, for taking advantage of bandwidth-hungry edtech apps. Think lots of nuts-and-bolts, this-should-go-into-a-checklist details punctuated with brief case studies. That Broadband Gap Bar?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Mixed reality brings new life to the K–12 classroom. The cube comes to life when using specific MERGE Cube apps , which can be downloaded and used on students’ tablets or phones. MORE FROM EDTECH: 4 ways to make virtual reality integration pay off. Mixed Reality Classroom Tools Should Capture the ‘Wow’ .

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how the physical layout of a learning space can affect classroom management. Sleek, compact charging carts hold tablets and Chromebooks while taking up little space. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how flash storage is driving digital innovation in K–12 schools. Evaluate Your Space for Storage Opportunities.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to a new study by AdvancED that observed 140,000 classrooms, “in 92,190 classrooms (64.6 The post Study Shows Despite Access, Students Not Using Tech Much in Classroom appeared first on Waterford Institute. percent), observers did not see students engaging in this use of technology at all” ( eSchool News ).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2017

When I think about education technology, images of engaged students in front of computers and tablets come to mind. I imagine wide-eyed kids with big smiles, just like the ones I see on edtech product pages. Not only do I want to know what is—and isn’t—working with my product, I also want to stay up to date on edtech trends overall.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. This has been known for many years now.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

The innovative design features a keyboard that rotates completely behind the monitor , supporting a variety of configurations, from a standard notebook to a slate tablet or stand-alone display. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. Dell Latitude Is Both Smart and Secure.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 6, 2020

He invented a pair of goggles that allowed teachers to see their student data dashboards without a tablet or a computer screen. During the experiment, more than 300 seventh and eighth graders in 18 classrooms spent a week using instructional math software that had performed well in previous studies.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how one-to-one computing programs are boosting digital equity for K–12 students. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about how K–12 schools are addressing digital equity with curriculum framework. Schools are Dealing with a Widening Homework Gap. Broadband access still is limited in some rural areas.

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

To quote a study on Evolllution , “60 percent of respondents said technology has fundamentally changed post-secondary teaching and learning. Education technology (edtech) has already made leaps and bounds in the last 10 years. Read more: How educators can make use of edtech into the classroom.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

In a report entitled, “ Technology in Education: Global Trends, Universe Spend and Market Outlook , “ FutureSource consulting projected that edtech spending worldwide will hit $19 billion dollars by 2018, up from $13 billion when measured in 2013.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

To answer this question, examining the conditions enabling online classes and exploring how EdTech technology can help address educational disparities and teacher shortages in our education system is crucial. So, is the low effectiveness of high-dose tutoring simply due to its online nature?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Everest (WI) Area School District purchased a hodgepodge of edtech devices over time to meet the needs of our growing student population, teachers, and available budgets. We had desktop computers, laptops, and tablets from various manufacturers. Traditionally, edtech purchases are treated as large capital expenditures.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 31, 2024

This blend of real-world experience and online study is the modern nurse’s pathway to greater expertise and heightened patient care. Bridging the gap between work and study with online programs There’s a harmony in the seeming chaos of a nurse’s life when online education becomes part of the melody.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how virtual and augmented reality has matured in the K–12 classroom. Virtual and Augmented Reality Help Students Focus.

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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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techieMusings

MARCH 9, 2017

And maybe the worst part of all, students really didn’t have any notes to study from. Tool 2: Wacom Tablets —. I also have a class set of Wacom tablets so that students can handwrite on their screens. Using PearDeck’s drawing question type, I can ask students to use their Wacom tablets + pen to handwrite.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Many children are struggling with such essential skills like problem-solving, creative thinking and writing, and simple implementation of tablets and ebooks does little to address this problem. Next page: Edtech tools and tips for teachers that can make a real difference in learning). The Schools and the Changes.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to a new study by AdvancED that observed 140,000 classrooms, “in 92,190 classrooms (64.6 The post Study Shows Despite Access, Students Not Using Tech Much in Classroom appeared first on Waterford Institute. percent), observers did not see students engaging in this use of technology at all” ( eSchool News ).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2022

We often utilize supporting technology in conjunction with our research-based programs, and studies support this use of complementary edtech tools. At Cambridge School, all of our students have a Chromebook or a tablet. Effective use of technology in the classroom produces powerful results.

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techieMusings

JULY 28, 2021

In addition to providing some general strategies I’ve picked up over the years, I was able to share tools that I recommend to teachers trying to find a simple & effective workflow — namely using Explain Everything paired with a Wacom Tablet.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Furthermore, while not every student has access to a notebook or tablet computer, a recent survey by the Pew Research Center shows that 95% of American teens own a smartphone. Featuring video tutorials, study material handouts, and interactive quizzes, EdX enables advanced supplementary learning at an individual’s own pace.

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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. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). Dallas News → Writes Joan Hughes: "Can tablets teach children basic math and reading skills?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Tom’s public education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, educational technology coaching, and digital design. He is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Product Expert who has spoken at national conferences including SXSW EDU, the National Council for the Social Studies, and ISTE.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

As someone who has dedicated her career to making the world a better place through the education of our children, I was excited to learn that tablets and computers are nearly commonplace in elementary school classrooms across the nation.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Districts interested in using SAFR will need at least two existing IP cameras and access to the SAFR app, which can be downloaded onto Mac OS and iOS tablets and computers. Software Uses Artificial Intelligence to Protect Students.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Microsoft has instructions on their website for cookie management that can be useful for classrooms that either allow students to bring in personal devices or use the company’s tablets as part of a one-to-one device program. For Chromebook users, Google has similar information available.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Instead of asking learners to read a math or social studies chapter, you can bring the subject to life with a digital textbook. Another study found that from 2017-2019, an annual estimated average of 7,500 kids had backpack-related injuries and had to visit an emergency room. . Digital textbooks don’t present the same problem.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. One study found that active learning significantly increases student performance in the classroom: Students were 1.5 Why is engagement important?

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