EdTech Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

As schools and parents rushed to purchase laptops during the pandemic, it’s entirely possible that some bought devices that were not designed for K–12 students. The new Microsoft Surface Laptop SE is the direct result of those efforts. The new Microsoft Surface Laptop SE is the direct result of those efforts.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a hybrid workplace where projects often extend beyond the confines of one’s office, having a portable monitor for your laptop can be a game-changer. Final Thoughts Investing in a portable monitor for laptop is a game-changer, benefiting both office workers and individuals on the go.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Classroom computers can’t boost student outcomes if educators don’t know how to use them innovatively.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

Recently I asked the following question, "What peer-reviewed research studies support 1:1 laptops in schools?". There are a number of peer-reviewed research studies that support the use of 1:1 laptops in schools. These studies have found that laptops can improve student achievement, engagement, and motivation. & Kay, A.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

Because districts went into emergency mode when the pandemic began, many IT leaders have not seen these laptops or tablets. Students ages 6 to 18 years old were given devices for remote learning, and now IT teams must find the best way to sanitize these laptops, tablets and… Part of this involves the literal sanitization of devices.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

To meet these needs, Lenovo recently launched several new laptops for K12 environments. Teachers and students will require robust tools to leverage AIs full potential, including devices with sufficient processing speed and power. EXPLORE: Find the Lenovo

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Bus Wi-Fi could fill a need for the millions of students who have a school-issued laptop but no reliable internet at home. For decades we have known that for many underprivileged students, leaving the school grounds contributes to a homework gap because they cannot do much schoolwork without a robust internet connection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

For instance, a student in the field of data science might initially need a laptop capable of running statistical software for class projects. Investing in a Reliable Laptop A laptop is undeniably one of the most crucial tech investments for anyone in today’s learning and working environments.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In particular, you will need to decide between a laptop or a desktop gaming computer, but you will also need to factor in a number of other considerations too, such as ensuring you have sufficient RAM and making sure you select the right operating system for your needs. Desktop vs. Laptop Esports PC. Other Important Considerations.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We also inventoried adult-user laptops in an older, on-premises system. When Erin Ford joined Virginia’s Chesterfield County Public Schools as director of technology services, she became concerned about the way the district monitored its technology assets. “We

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The district recently modernized its ed tech with updated Chromebooks, teacher laptops and Promethean ActivPanel displays. That preparation starts early in their 21st-century classrooms, where students and teachers get access to standardized technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

To support this digital shift, IT teams supplied laptops, tablets and other peripherals to make learning anywhere a possibility. Come fall, K–12 school buildings will welcome back students, educators and staff members who are ready to reconnect with one another after many months of online learning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In many cases, districts are trying to get the maximum return on their investments by extending the life of the laptops and tablets that students use. As school-issued devices near the end of their lifecycles, K–12 institutions are searching for ways to sustain these technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Laptops, tablets, extra monitors, interactive whiteboards, digital projectors, speakers, charging carts and even mobile furniture have become essential to a highly engaging modern classroom. However, for large school districts, managing tens of thousands of devices comes with challenges.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. However, by 2022, about 90 percent of middle and high schools reported providing students with devices, and 84 percent of elementary schools said they were doing the same, according to a 2022 EdWeek survey.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Laptops with built-in touch-screen capabilities give K–12 students all the powerful benefits of traditional laptops with the added precision of a touch-responsive design. There are many different touch-screen laptops on the market to choose from, but Lenovo gives school districts the ability to…

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Most of the district’s schools had one laptop for every three students, but the devices had to stay in school; no one could take them home. Five years ago, many students in the District of Columbia Public Schools had to share computers with one another.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2022

If you stumble across a group of K–12 school students outside using laptops to track soil levels and search for monarch eggs or observing birdhouses with video cameras, you may have discovered an outdoor learning space.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Laptops and online collaboration dominated the learning space last year, but key audiovisual adoption trends are likely to carry over into the future, said Mike Peters, an educational strategy lead for CDW•G.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

While we need to return the laptops and peripherals when the school year ends, it’s been great having this new technology to use with my class. Our school provides many applications that I can use with my students, and I constantly share tips with other teachers in the district, encouraging them to use this technology in their own classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. School principals value using technology for learning because of its ability to help empower learning and address the educational inequities inherent in today’s education system .

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

As soon as the boxes of laptops arrived at the homes of Casa Blanca Community School students, the phone calls to school leaders began. As they removed the laptops from boxes and figured out how to turn them on, the school community took the first of many steps toward becoming a tech-endowed dynamo in distance learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

They can then upload the lessons to the LMS, and a student who is stuck at home sick can view them and catch up using their school-issued laptop. Teachers can create dynamic, animated charts and graphics for lessons on the interactive whiteboard. Yet, digital…

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2022

Focusing those efforts in three key areas — laptops, workstation tech and… Many districts, flush with federal funding, are allocating at least some of this one-time budget for classroom technology upgrades.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2021

For many K–12 schools, this meant a rapid adoption of distance learning frameworks powered by personal devices such as tablets, laptops and desktops. It also highlighted social and economic inequity: “Some kids are flourishing, some are struggling,” says Jacobs. “…

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The space was outfitted with modern furniture, laptops and audiovisual equipment. . Besides expanding internet use, districts can outfit makerspaces with the proper tools and technology — laptops, 3D printing, coding kits — for students to get started. Computer Labs Make Way for 1:1 Device Programs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2025

zSpace unveiled the zSpace Imagine Learning Solutiona headset-free AR/VR laptop system designed specifically for elementary learners. All laptops come with a 3-year warranty. The all-in-one solution offers a platform that integrates hardware, software, and hands-on lessons.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 10, 2022

K–12 school districts thinking of mothballing their aging fleets of laptops and other end-user computing devices now have an opportunity to give them a new lease on life. Last month, Google began rolling out Chrome OS Flex, a cloud-based, free-to-download operating system that can turn older PCs and Macs into Chrome OS devices.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Most one-to-one programs are built around a four-year cycle (the expected service life of a K–12 laptop), with new, refreshed devices introduced at intervals during that cycle to replace a portion of the fleet. Today, one-to-one programs are common, and success now encompasses getting devices into students’ hands and keeping them operational.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2021

A Laptop Stand. A useful piece of equipment is an adjustable laptop stand – especially if you are a digital nomad teaching from different locations. You can adjust a good laptop stand to your preferred height and angle, which is useful if you plan to teach standing up. Internet Connection.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Schools will need to do that with care to avoid damage; laptops, tablets and other mobile devices can be expensive. Traveling between different spaces will require regular cleaning and disinfection of those devices to minimize the spread of germs and viruses.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Thus, USB-A ports may be found on laptops, desktops, media players, or games consoles. Of course, laptop and desktop ports can also be simplified. However, USB-C now supports enough power for a laptop and other larger devices. The original USB specification had two types, USB-A and USB-B. While USB-A could only support up to 2.5

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

School-issued laptops became a valuable bridge to learning and community when schools switched to remote learning during the pandemic lockdown. Now that students are back in the classroom with their devices in tow, educators are beginning to unlock their potential for in-person learning through one-to-one programs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This is where I'm shopping for my husband a laptop right now. Now is the time to buy laptops and other technology devices (they have some great monitors on sale as well as other tech.) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Click Here to Look at the Deals. Don't tell him! Now's the time.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

As part of the shift to remote learning in 2020, many schools provided devices such as laptops and tablets to students for the purpose of attending school via the internet. Phones connect to the internet, TVs connect to the internet, and even vacuum cleaners are online today.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

I say potential because this depends on the devices you buy, how you deploy them, how dense your network is and whether end users have upgraded their laptops, tablets and smartphones to…

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

Second, the Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch is made for iPads with a place to store a stylus and features a trackpad and keyboard allowing touch screen devices to turn into a laptop-like experience. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch has a sealed pry-resistant keyboard, but also a trackpad that operates just like a trackpad on a laptop.

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