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Mobile Schools: The Next Generation in Communication and Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

As an early adopter of transformative technologies, I have been watching the mobile app space carefully to see how it can benefit all facets of education. My vision is for every high school around the country to have its own native mobile app. We envision every school benefiting from having their own native mobile application.

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9 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

In my case, I used Ctrl+Alt+S to invoke the Windows Snipping Tool Save IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. IFTTT Grade level: 9-12 IFTTT allows users to create ‘recipes’ to automate functions, such as being notified when the weather changes or the arrival of an event.

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10 Unusual Hour of Code Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device.

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8 Best Countdown Apps

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Countdown apps can help you keep tabs on important events, deadlines, promises, goals, meetings, among others. The apps below will enable you to create unlimited countdown events, add notes and reminders to your events, and share your countdowns with others. Age: 4+ Compatibility: iOS (iPhone, Pod Touch). Price: Free 3.

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A district gets creative as it distributes iPads to students during lockdown

eSchool News

The Kanawha district provides iPads for each student in grades 4-12. Sparks immediately started spearheading a plan to distribute iPads to students who needed them, as well as to students who had turned in broken devices. Buses also were equipped with Wi-Fi so they could be deployed as mobile hot spots.

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How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

Make an audio recording of your thoughts (using a mobile app like Audio Memo ). Grades 3+: Read current events on a kid-friendly website like Newsela. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. These aren’t print–these are digital, on an iPad, a desktop, or a mobile device.

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ISTE 2022: Meet the NEO team, get your demo, attend sessions and win prizes!

Neo LMS

That’s why attending ISTELive 2022 , one of the biggest and most important edtech events in the world, is not only the perfect opportunity to see what’s new in the world of edtech, but a way to connect with like-minded teachers and experts, share ideas and get the support you need for a great 2022-2023 school year. . Find NEO at ISTE 2022!

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