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Crunch the Numbers—EdTech Data You Can Use Right Now

eSchool News

Cyberbullying in particular is fueled by a lack of proper policies and wide access to smartphones and other devices. “Unfortunately many students leave elementary school still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

Edsurge

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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Jumpstart Engagement With Interactive Whiteboard Classroom Technology

ViewSonic Education

You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. As with any new EdTech tool, training and professional development are critical to success. Findings from the Marzano study support the importance of teacher training. Tech training helps teachers move along the path to mastery of the board’s capabilities.

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The Impact of VR on Student Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s one of the few technologies that inspires students who have never known life without smartphones and the internet. Younger students—preschool to early elementary—typically learn through experience. Vocational Training. The learning potential of VR is incredible.

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Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Children as young as two are utilizing tablets, exploring the apps on smartphones, and accessing knowledge via the internet. Too often, teachers are asked to implement a new resource in the classroom with little to no formal training or explanation as to the purpose. Now, children are digital natives. About the Author.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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