The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2018

Google and Apple both made big education technology announcements this week, unveiling new products designed for schools. Google’s first Chrome-powered tablet will create new competition for Apple, just as the company announced a new iPad , complete with augmented reality capability, the Apple pencil and a 10-hour battery.

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Laptops Tablets Chromebook iPad 61

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2016

Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks have become truly awesome resources for schools and Google just keeps improving them. With this new announcement, the Google Play Store and most of it's app will work with Chromebooks. I also think that this would be a good time for Google and OEMs to work on a 7" Chrome OS tablet!

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Chromebook Google Android Smartphone 141

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

I recently read a report that said schools in the UK spend £900mn per year on educational technology. To use Edison, you have to connect it to your computer or tablet to run the pre-loaded programs or start loading programs that students create using any of the above three progressive languages. into our curriculum.

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Robotics Classroom Learning Tablets 323

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2018

classrooms but a study finds that students aren’t using much of the pricey software that schools buy (Photo by Jackie Mader). One of its products monitors which websites students visit and which apps they’re clicking on their tablets. A report was released in November 2018. Apps are increasingly common in U.S.

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Software Data Education Company 96

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Software Updates Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic. McGraw-Hill introduces a new English language arts software for grades 2-7 called Redbird Language Arts & Writing. As ever, it was a popular time for product announcements. What, too soon?)

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Edmodo Google Robotics Software 106

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

First announced in 2014, the challenge invited organizations to submit open-source software that showed potential to help children in developing countries improve basic reading, writing and math skills. Kitkit offers a game-based learning program on tablets to help children learn independently. Across the world, 198 teams applied.

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Tablets Game-Based Learning Company Learning 127

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It’s not just about the hardware and software; it’s about how these tools can meaningfully contribute to the learning journey. It’s not just about having students use computers or tablets; it’s about enhancing their understanding and engagement with the subject matter.

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Technology Classroom Khan Academy Moodle 122

Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 2, 2013

Google is one of the sponsors of the Paperless pledge and has some tips, resources and ideas for going paperless and I have collected a variety of resources and tips. 1) Use cloud storage: One place to create, share and keep all your files Google Drive: Get started with 5GB free. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Resources Tablets Google Smartphone 196

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Curriculum Associates , pulling from i-Ready diagnostics data, released reports on what’s happening with unfinished learning related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Software labs can be set up in minutes without expensive computers or IT support at a predictable cost that fits any district budget.

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EdTech Resources Tools Robotics 136

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As more and more teachers, students, and stakeholders experiment with technology, software developers are working day and night to bring them quality solutions. However, despite having so many options, users show a clear bias towards some platforms, software, or apps (read, digital tools) that they consider more user-friendly than others.

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Tools eBook Classroom Future Ready 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

At this time of the year, some businesses are busy filing expenses and reports. Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. billion on education software each year. Former Google Design Ethicist: Relying on Big Tech in Schools Is a ‘Race to the Bottom’. Is math a tainted brand?

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EdTech Pearson Industry Student Data Privacy 115

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

The app then sends a notification to the person’s smartphone or tablet. S’moresUp’s founders also hope to integrate with digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Future features on the product roadmap include digital badges and reports on children’s behavior measured by the app.

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Digital Badges Smartphone Company Tablets 97

ProfHacker

MARCH 16, 2016

Last week, Amy Cavendar wrote about using Google Forms for polling. I agree with the general direction of moving away from “clickers” that need dedicated hardware and instead using software that allows students to use their own mobile devices (phones, tablets, laptops) to respond. Run NearPod from tablet or PC.

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Tablets iPad Laptops Survey 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Five-year-old Mykell Robinson practices his reading on the Lexia software while a small group of classmates work with a teacher. Photo: Sharon Lurye/The Hechinger Report. What’s different about the trend today is that educational technology companies are eagerly marketing software under the “personalized learning” label.

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Personalized Learning Software Data Report 102

PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. There are many options, from learning management systems to video conferencing software.

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Software LMS Moodle Laptops 93

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It’s helped me in my writing – and when I started using it, it was the best writing software available. Grammarly is a proofreading software tool that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, sentence structure, and word choice mistakes. I’m a long-time Grammarly user.

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Software Microsoft Comparison Report 59

myViewBoard

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

For over 25 years, Adobe has been one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world. Many of their technologies are in our school computers, software programs, and internet applications we use every day. Countless software and computer applications used Flash. No need to download a plug-in.

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Adobe Software Education EdTech 46

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?

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2015

The Spectre Pro x360 G1 is targeted to teachers and is an ultra-thin PC with the versatility of multiple modes (notebook, stand, tent, tablet) and features a battery life of up to 12.5 Material from a press release was used in this report.

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Technology Laptops Chromebook Tablets 40

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2018

The company says the tool is best used with a voice assistant device like Amazon Alexa, but teachers can access it on tablets and phones as well. Aparna is a doctor, and Deepak previously worked at Google. Cofounder James Lin likens it to an “SAT for software engineers.” The five-hour long test comes with about 100 questions.

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EdTech Company Software Training 83

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. The SMART Learning Suite combines lesson delivery, assessment, collaboration, and game-based learning software all into one easy-to-use system. You can create your class from scratch or import your link from Google.

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Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 73

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2018

We will use some arcane technology called “blockchain” and distributed ledgers to validate that education software works. Please, if you like our reporting, donate Splurgecoin to feed your friendly EdSurgents! He asks others to search on Google—in incognito mode—on his behalf. Just don’t ask how this works. Next up: the EduWand.

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Chegg Robotics LMS Android 65

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Software & Online 3DBEAR AR INNOVATOR PROGRAM ( 3dbear.io/product/ This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2016

raised more than $9 million in a recent Series A round , and handheld wireless sensor company PocketLab is now teaming up with Google to bring the pocket-sized lab equipment to the Google Science Journal. It’s free for students, but the software isn’t free for all—teachers must pay $7 a year and Pro users pay $29 annually.

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EdTech Meeting Education Company 60

PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. There are many options, from learning management systems to video conferencing software.

Software 40

Software LMS Moodle Laptops 40

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 3, 2014

The blockbuster science fiction movie Minority Report featured gestural computing, targeted advertising through biometric data scanning and augmented reality technologies. Other Star Trek technologies are also becoming common, including medical scanners (tricorder), video conferencing, touch screen tablets and even 3D printers (replicators).

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Learning E-rate Digital Divide Microsoft 59

The Hechinger Report

JULY 8, 2016

The red beam precisely followed a squiggly building design that Jack had just finger-drawn on a tablet computer. Another challenge has been finding computer-aided design software suitable for kindergartners. Jack’s goal was to make a building that could stand up to the wind of a nearby table fan. That worked; Jack beamed.

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STEM Adobe Software Mobility 74

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

Robotics 42

Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 42

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. The SMART Learning Suite combines lesson delivery, assessment, collaboration, and game-based learning software all into one easy-to-use system. You can create your class from scratch or import your link from Google.

Game-Based Learning 41

Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 41

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. The SMART Learning Suite combines lesson delivery, assessment, collaboration, and game-based learning software all into one easy-to-use system. You can create your class from scratch or import your link from Google.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 40

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. The SMART Learning Suite combines lesson delivery, assessment, collaboration, and game-based learning software all into one easy-to-use system. You can create your class from scratch or import your link from Google.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 40

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. The SMART Learning Suite combines lesson delivery, assessment, collaboration, and game-based learning software all into one easy-to-use system. You can create your class from scratch or import your link from Google.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 40

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Software The Vector Robot mobile application launches with a welcome screen. Because Vector is smarter, it does not necessarily need extra help from a mobile phone or tablet. The full privacy evaluation and standard privacy report are available here. Vector can feel with capacitive touch sensors and an accelerometer.

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Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Software The Vector Robot mobile application launches with a welcome screen. Because Vector is smarter, it does not necessarily need extra help from a mobile phone or tablet. The full privacy evaluation and standard privacy report are available here. Vector can feel with capacitive touch sensors and an accelerometer.

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Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Top reported teachers’ apps have adapted to meet pandemic purposes. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. The new report did a bit of compare and contrast, asking nearly 1,000 K-12 public school teachers in October 2020 the same questions that were asked for the 2018 report while adding a few new ones. Accelerated?

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EdTech LMS Survey Classroom 173

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

” – that’s Sebastian Thrun, best known perhaps for his work at Google on the self-driving car and as a co-founder of the MOOC (massive open online course) startup Udacity. In 2011, the analyst firm Gartner predicted that annual tablet shipments would exceed 300 million units by 2015. The quotation is from 2012.

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Trends Report iPhone Software 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The recordings of recent FutureofEducation.com shows are posted: David Loertscher on Library 2.0 , Gina Bianchini on Mightybell , Tim Wilson on Redirect , Peter Cookson on a Children''s Education Bill of Rights , and an iPads in the Classroom report. Can Google Challenge Over-Zealous Web Filtering at Schools?

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43