Fractus Learning

MAY 28, 2021

Learners don’t have to download the videos; they can view the video directly on YouTube, Google Drive, or a website platform. To avoid crackling, echoing, hissing, and other background noises, use an external microphone and not a built-in laptop or smartphone mic with a headset. Screen Recording Software. Planning.

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How To Software Education Video 59

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Members of the highly competitive APSD Dream Academy (and Dream Scholars, their middle-school counterparts) are given laptops for 24/7 use. Dream Academy students—chosen through a mix of GPA, interview, teacher recommendations, and academic portfolio review—can graduate from high school with an associate degree in social science.

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Robotics Sony Student Data Privacy Outcomes 109

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hyper-stimulating media pervades their worlds, social media culture makes them feel inadequate, and existential pressures of economic, community and environmental decline hover over their futures. As we took notes on our $2000 laptops, those stats seemed too far off. Students are stressed out.

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EdTech iPad Chromebook Industry 167

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Gutierrez and Williams spent 90 minutes standing on the sidewalk outside the house in the Texas sun, at arm’s length from the students, showing them how to sign into Google Classroom on their school-provided Chromebooks and helping their father figure out passwords. Phone calls to parents and messages on social media went largely unanswered.

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Elementary Online Learning Report Laptops 143

The 21st Century Principal

JANUARY 9, 2011

Consider using open source software rather than purchasing more proprietary software. School systems can save a great deal of money by getting rid of the thinking that every time a software comes out with a new version, it needs to be purchased. Many of our students already have the laptops and other devices.

Technology 71

Technology Microsoft Edmodo Software 71

techlearning

JUNE 4, 2018

Class Tech Tips: 10 Tips for Using Social Media to Tell Your School’s Story ] Skype with an Expert In my book Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning for a Tech-Rich Classroom , I talk about the power of virtual reality to spark questions. Alternatively, you might reach out to someone you’ve connected with through social media.

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Classroom How To Social Media Video 42

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

If you look for a definition of “platform” online, you’re likely to get something along the lines of Wikipedia’s – fairly straightforward, although quite technical: A computing platform is the environment in which a piece of software is executed. Education’s Proto-Platforms. If so, what are they?

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

It also supports Google Play educational apps, so students can collaborate, discover, engage and learn, and includes a Wacom EMR stylus that lets students use interactive apps, sketch, take notes, and capture ideas. Its portable design enables it to be used comfortably by younger children and in more environments. Available with either 15.6-inch

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Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 41

Fractus Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s delightful that we live in a time where software can really help the entire writing process. Grammar checker software helps find those embarrassing typos, and for some individuals (like me), it also defuses the grammar check frustration. Why Proofreading Software Is So Useful. Top Proofreading Software Products.

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Software Social Media Microsoft Tools 52

TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 7, 2015

All you need is a laptop and creativity. Tynker (grades 4-5) – Tynker is a blocks-based programming platform available on desktops, laptops, and tablets that helps students learn to code. Lightbot – Lightbot is an educational video game for learning software programming concepts. (PreK-3) – Scratch Jr. Feel the beat!

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STEM Android Tablets Laptops 40

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Collaborative software. Even Social Media and YouTube play a part. These spaces offer convenient seating plus tech like audio, display, and sharing software. Teaming tables, media tables, and lounges. Google Classroom integration makes it even easier to educate tomorrow’s citizens. The internet.

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Trends Classroom Software Blackboard 170

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Simple Updates to Your Classroom Procedures and Workflow sponsored by EdTech Software From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software. Why waste it with standard Google Start Page? In Google Chrome, Momentum and Limitless have some cool features to help you focus.

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EdTech Software Social Media iPhone 150

Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

Tips on Better Searches (from Google) Infographic on Better Searches Common Craft Video on Web Search Strategies UPDATED thanks to a great comment below. Businesses still use MS Office for the most part, but iWorks, OpenOffice / LibreOffice, and Google Docs are all getting more popular. Why do schools still pay so much for software?

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Technology Social Media Education Software 274

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

I use so many online tools, gadgets, and software to do all the things I need to do. Thank you to Joey Jackson on Twitter ( @iAMJoeyJackson) for sharing your excitement about Blended Learning with Google and Google from A to Z ! Don’t you love interactive Google Slides? Google Suite of Tools. The latter (.org)

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Tools Google Chromebook iPhone 76

Gradelink

JANUARY 27, 2020

Canva Need to make flyers, brochures or social media posts? Google Ads This is an amazing find. You can get up to $10,000 worth of Google Ads per month to promote your non-profit! There’s a lot of potential here, but be sure to have someone who knows Google Ads inside and out run your campaigns.

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Social Media Chromebook Laptops Microsoft 85

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2016

The latest Xirrus EasyPass feature adds new functionality that lets schools and businesses integrate wi-fi network access with Google application ecosystem. Because it finally provides a simple way for organizations to secure access to their networks leveraging the cloud-based Google authentication system they are already using.

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Google Software Social Media Chromebook 40

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

“I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link]. But the iPads will be discontinued next year in favor of the Dell Latitude Education Series (3160) touchscreen laptop computer. " says Google Family Link manager Saurabh Sharma.

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EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Many districts have scrambled to distribute their classroom laptops to families, to buy portable hot spots, and call on private and corporate donations. That’s so even though her mother had come to school to pick up a laptop and hot spot. For households near the poverty line, the number was closer to half.

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Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Virtual reality applications like Google Expeditions provide immersive experiences. Educational apps and interactive software engage students, making learning enjoyable and accessible. Technology enhances communication, facilitating instant global connectivity through platforms like social media and messaging apps.

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Technology Khan Academy Adaptive Learning Learning 52

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

It is taking me a while to convert my most popular speeches like “Differentiating Instruction with Technology” to the new software, but after I do, I’m so much happier with the flow of the presentation. It also links with other tools we use like Trello, Google Docs, Dropbox, and more. Google Forms (Quick Surveys).

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Tools EdTech Haiku Learning Classroom 120

Learning in Hand

JANUARY 6, 2015

But you can certainly create infopics on a Chromebook, laptop, or desktop computer. Thinking of apps you are already familiar with, slideshow software like PowerPoint , Keynote , and Google Slides can certainly be used to make infopics. Posts that are photogenic get more attention on social media.

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Android iPad Video Social Media 40

Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 25, 2015

The sequence is, roughly, hardware to software, more or less: Automation and AI The number of projects and initiatives continues to grow. Now there’s a bipartisan interest in cracking down on social media ( thank you Trump and Clinton ), plus a drive to weaken encryption so the NSA can have better eyes with which to see you.

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Trends Technology eBook Social Media 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 31, 2011

I''m posting this same discussion on Google+ , and feel free to answer here or there (at Google+, there''s more opportunity for back-and-forth with others). and Social media in the classroom (Blogs, Wikis, Social Networking, Podcasting, etc.) What would you add? What would you take away? What would you alter?

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Social Media Tablets Learning Wiki 51

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Via The Independent : “13-year-old girl arrested after contacting clown on social media and asking him to kill her teacher.” million laptops to all public primary schools. Google had a big press event this week too, unveiling shiny stuff to a cheering crowd of stenographers. ” The Other US Clown Crisis.

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Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

She continues to blog, host her podcast, invite educators to join My eCoach, do social media to connect people, and whatever she can to support educators and learners during this time. The Science Leadership Academy is an inquiry-driven, project-based, 1:1 laptop school that is considered to be one of the pioneers of the School 2.0

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Learning Conference Social Media Secondary 48

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Ranging from interactive software and multimedia platforms to online collaboration tools, these innovations empower educators to create dynamic, engaging lessons. Online collaboration tools, such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams, empower students to collaborate on projects and share resources in real time.

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Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 56

Hack Education

AUGUST 25, 2017

” Via Maine Public Radio : “ Do Laptops Help Learning? A Look At The Only Statewide School Laptop Program.” ” That’s the statewide laptop program in Maine – thanks Seymour! Walmart and Google partner to take on Amazon. – that current governor Paul LePage is eager to dismantle.

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Education Laptops Company Report 46

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? But.truth is, the US government isn't the early adopter here; Amazon, Google and Facebook are really the front-line developers of the surveillance state." Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology.

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EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 29, 2011

He wanted to clarify a few points, including a response to the critique of the One Laptop Per Child projects. OLPC is premised on the basis of one child interacting with one free laptop, in many ways a counter to social forms of learning witnessed in communal contexts such as Mitra's Hole in the Wall project. Conrad Wolfram.

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OER Broadband Laptops Social Media 53

Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

Indeed, Edutechnica, which also tracks LMS data, responds with their own numbers and says that Blackboard still has about two hundred more installations than Canvas and about a million more students using the software. ” Via Edsurge : “ Britannica CEO Talks Google, Wikipedia and What Lil Pump Can Teach Us About Credibility.”

Education 43

Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Ban Laptops" Op-Eds. For the past ten years, every ten months or so, someone would pen an op-ed claiming it was time to ban laptops in the classroom. A “ban laptops” op-ed may be the greatest piece of ed-tech clickbait ever devised. And “free” doesn’t last.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms. challenged her 8th- and 9th-grade students to put down their phones, laptops, tablets and video game consoles for the 11 Tuesdays of summer. But not in the case of our software."

EdTech 150

EdTech Software Facebook Data 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms. challenged her 8th- and 9th-grade students to put down their phones, laptops, tablets and video game consoles for the 11 Tuesdays of summer. But not in the case of our software."

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EdTech Software Facebook Data 150

Hack Education

DECEMBER 10, 2017

This is part five of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” As in previous years, it would be quite easy to fill a whole article in this series on “ data insecurity ,” on the data breaches and cyberattacks that continue to plague education – both schools and software. million students.

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Data Education Software Social Media 78

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 Ofsted to 'snoop' on parents' and pupils' social media | iNews → Its like Klout, but for school accountability. The bank also declined to reimburse any funds, but did issue her a zero-interest loan to pay it all back. " But, wait, there's more.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 Ofsted to 'snoop' on parents' and pupils' social media | iNews → Its like Klout, but for school accountability. The bank also declined to reimburse any funds, but did issue her a zero-interest loan to pay it all back. " But, wait, there's more.

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EdTech Data Broadband Company 150