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How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Digital Promise

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. Finally, keep it simple.

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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

eSchool News

Since 2020, the social media app has invested millions of dollars and teamed with experts, public figures, and educational institutions to post more learning material under the hashtag #LeanOnTikTok. Sure, they can share it afterwards on social media and spread the word. It’s a daunting issue – but one that we can solve.

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Makerspaces: On Scanning the Road & Gently Easing the Brakes

NeverEndingSearch

But, there is NOT just one right way to do library. But should a formal makerspace need to be a part of every school library? . At conferences, librarians share with me that their administrators insist they devote significant library real estate to 3D printing and a variety of other maker equipment.

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Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance for Your Classroom

Graphite Blog

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. Note: Message and data charges from mobile providers may apply.)

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Trends to watch in 2015: education and technology

Bryan Alexander

Mobile : as humanity continues to migrate ever-increasing swathes of life into handhelds, educators slowly follow suit. Let’s see if higher ed figures out mobile-first design, as ELI recommends. ” I’ve been telling educators about the importance of mobile since 2000. From non-edutech trends.

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Best Online Mapping Tools To Teach Map Making For Kids

Fractus Learning

Static and dynamic maps help students plot directions to specified locations, for example, from home to school or the library. Create custom maps with My Maps, a by-product of Google Maps, on Android devices or laptops. Search maps in Google Maps mobile app to find places on the go. Google Maps API tool features.

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Education in a World of Social and Technological Change #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

Previously via laptop computers, but more recently via mobile devices. Social media has become central to their (and our) everyday lives. Kids who we assume lack access to technology are increasingly getting access through mobile devices and resources in their commmunities. How are their learning lives evolving?