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Unboxing the Lenovo Flex 5i: The Best Chromebook for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

Spon­sored by Leno­vo and Google for Education. The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook is Very Sturdy and Flexible The first thing I noticed as I un­boxed the Leno­vo is it is very stur­dy. I give many pre­sen­ta­tions in class, and with the pen­cil, I can annotate on my Google Slides. Here's why. All opinions are my own.

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Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. Increasing personalization is precisely what Google had in mind when it announced a new batch of 2-in-1 Chromebooks in mid-January. meghan.bogardu….

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Google Kids Space, a new kids mode on select Android tablets that features apps, books and videos for your kids to explore, learn and have fun

Educational Technology Guy

Google just announced Google Kids Space , a new kids mode on select Android tablets that features apps, books and videos for your kids to explore, learn and have fun. Kids Space will be available globally on certain Lenovo™ tablets first, including the new Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD Gen 2, and will be coming to more Android tablets soon.

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K–12 Districts Turn to Professional Services After 1:1 Rollouts

EdTech Magazine

At the same time, Keeling says, the district also moved to Google ’s G Suite. . Before the transition, Keeling decided the district could use some help moving to Google apps. based firm that specializes in helping K–12 schools implement Google for Education. So HUSD called on Amplified IT , a Norfolk, Va.-based

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3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

VR headsets range in functionality and price points , but it’s easy to get started with tools like Lenovo ’s or with Google Cardboard. Headsets in hand, no virtual field trip is complete without Google Expeditions. . This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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K–12 Teachers Use Augmented and Virtual Reality Platforms to Teach Biology

EdTech Magazine

Success at these higher education institutions is trickling down to the K–12 level. Advances in mixed reality let educational technology developers create more expansive and complex anatomical models. At universities and medical schools , students are already using AR and VR to get a closer look at how people and animals function.

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Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated

EdTech Magazine

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. education system. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:50.

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