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The Coronavirus’ Chilling Effect Hits Edtech Industry Conferences

Edsurge

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? Twitter and Facebook have already pulled out of the main SXSW event.) The recent U.S.

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ISTE 2019: Everything You Need to Know Before the First Day

EdTech Magazine

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. The event program is packed with options, ranging from a field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to an esports outing at a local arena to dozens of “playgrounds” focused on topics such as robotics and mobile learning. . by Marquita Brown.

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Rave Mobile Safety Launches Rave Collaborate for Tactical Incident Collaboration

eSchool News

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most , announced the launch of Rave Collaborate , a new solution for Tactical Incident Collaboration. About Rave Mobile Safety. Rave Collaborate is available now. To learn more, visit www.ravemobilesafety.com.

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First-of-its-kind, all-electric mobile preschool

eSchool News

A first-of-its kind vehicle will be hitting the streets this autumn in Colorado as an all-new, all-electric, ‘Magic Bus’ Mobile Preschool will serve to put early-childhood education on wheels. About Winnebago Industries. Winnebago Industries, Inc. 5, 2020. “The Summit Bodyworks was responsible for the vehicle upfit. “We

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How K–12 Schools Have Adopted Artificial Intelligence

EdTech Magazine

The ubiquity of AI across industries leads to two key points for K–12 schools. . AI-enabled teaching assistants and mobile applications help educators meet that challenge, using input from students to adjust course materials through educational apps, leaving teachers time to conduct the interpersonal aspects of their curricula. “For

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VR & AR in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Hall Davidson shares both simple explanations of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in the classroom. He has worked with ministries, school districts, and industries across the world.

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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.