Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

A balanced approach is particularly useful when dealing with the potential negative effects of digital use, and especially social media. Children are now intrinsically linked to the digital world, but they still need to be taught how to navigate through social media safely, and to ensure that their interactions are positive and useful.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Students receive personal devices, like a tablet or laptop, to use as part of the curriculum. Opponents argue digital media is distracting and can worsen classroom performance — but others believe forbidding digital media could hinder the performance of students who learn better with technology.

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MindShift

APRIL 5, 2021

Between kindergarten and twelfth grade, students are expected to learn how to study, schedule their time and complete sizable assignments without procrastinating. Daniel Willingham , a psychologist at the University of Virginia, studies the application of cognitive psychology in education. STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING DISTRACTION.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. It should be no surprise that studies show engaged students retain more of what they have learned. Adapting to this exciting new reality can be challenging for both teachers and students.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The PCs and laptops used for esports have high-performance processors, graphics cards, RAM, and solid-state drives, among other cutting-edge features, so they transition seamlessly into the classroom for students to pursue their interests in professions and hobbies that require resource-intensive applications.

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Brainscape

MAY 16, 2022

But now, more than ever before, our homes have become our classrooms, libraries, study dens, and offices, where we are expected to be productive. So how do you study at home? I’m so glad you asked because the team here at Brainscape has the answer for you right here, in this guide, with our best tips for studying at home!

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Some people even lobby for a right to technology for every student, in the hope of making the presence of laptops and tablets in classrooms as spread as that of blackboards and notebooks. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. Everyone is online now.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

There is however, I think, a nuance between learning that is possible on a portable device such as a laptop, and the learning possible on smaller devices such as tablets and smartphones, a difference which simply boils down to ergonomics: screen size and navigation. 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Instead, they would rather stick their heads into their smartphones and stay glued to social media or texting their friends. Smartphone are making it impossible for our children to focus on anything else, least of all their studies. Author Bio: Andrew Carroll is a former high school social studies teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2018

” One more person who’s security conscious is that poster-boy for social media: Mark Zuckerberg. Another tip: Close your laptop when not in use. When I want to use the webcam (which isn’t often), I take the post-it off. I’m not the only one. I think that’s a good thing.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

Social media, contrary to its reputation, actually seems to improve certain prosocial behaviors—empathy, to name one—in teenage populations. Researchers in one study followed a group of 10-14-year-olds for a year, tracking their use of use social media, primarily Twitter and Facebook. I ask, “Xbox? Then I pause.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Audit your student’s access: Draw up a short survey, (try the one on page 11 of this study ) that your students fill in. Look at flipping your classroom on these occasions so that each group gets equal access to the laptop for research over a number of class periods. Starting a social media account.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2022

That students are more distracted than ever by their devices—the laptops, smartphones and iPads that just about everyone in this class has out on their desks. But I think you will probably see some social media up on their computers, probably a lot of texting with other people. But it’s more than that.

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Securly

APRIL 19, 2016

On average, students spend about 5-10 hours per day on their device(s) (smartphone, iPad, laptop, etc). Students from around the world reported using their devices for the following activities (time allocation in descending order): Social Media, Schoolwork, Entertainment, Gaming. SOCIAL MEDIA. SCHOOLWORK.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Students should only use computers, laptops, tablets or phones that are protected. Text messages and direct messages on social media websites, emails and voice calls are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to phishing methods and students need to learn how to identify potential scams and avoid them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop. Studies show that 88% of teenagers between 13-17 have cell phones (or access to one) and 66% of middle schoolers. Who’s going to listen?

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Schools raced to distribute laptops, provide free-and-reduced lunch to students in need and offer childcare to essential workers. Schools with positive climates enjoy not only better academic outcomes, but also a host of social and emotional outcomes , such as reduced bullying, greater engagement and higher school-satisfaction ratings.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience. Increase student engagement and collaboration through social media, simulations, and games. He or she didn’t work, at least not full-time, instead concentrating on his or her studies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The report, “ The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens ,” updates a 2015 study by the same name from the nonprofit organization. Its primary focus is media used for entertainment. The likelihood of having any home computer, desktop or laptop is 94 percent for higher income vs. 73 percent for lower income.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 13, 2020

You turn on the TV, open your laptop, or scroll through social media, and it appears that the world is constantly in a state of turmoil. Studies have shown that watching negative news can increase anxious and sad moods and increase worry in areas unrelated to the negative content we’re consuming.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2023

All students can access the information anytime and from anywhere with the help of the Internet and a reading device of their choice, be it a laptop, tablet or a smartphone. Self-directed study Digital learning platforms enable self-directed learning. Then there is also the option to download material and access for offline use.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A birds-eye view captures a bed, a clock and a laptop, surrounded by the bedroom walls which seem to creep closer to the bed as one looks on. The assertion is supported by countless polls and recent studies. The experience was so impactful, Finlaw decided to share it on social media. Filled with hope right now.”

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Districts looking for long term sustainability by purchasing high quality devices at an affordable cost should take a hard look at both laptops and tablets for solutions. Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story! Every day across our nation, great things happen in every school.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

In 2010, Lower Merion School District in Philadelphia was caught— and successfully sued when it was discovered that school officials were taking photos of a student through a school-issued laptop. Social media continues to be a contentious space with murky boundaries between what’s public and private. “Is

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

As a professor who studies technology integration in K-12 schools, I can say the answer is yes, but there are some critical caveats." Tagged on: August 17, 2017 Do Laptops Help Learning? Tagged on: August 18, 2017 Is classroom technology good for learning or wasting time?

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 14, 2017

The news created a small stir on social media, with several educators opining about what they thought of lecture theatres, their place in universities, technology, and teaching and learning in general. Some of the students are using laptops or other connected devices, whilst others are listening as a lecturer holds forth at the front.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 13, 2018

Today’s always-connected kids can’t just run inside their homes and feel protected, because cyberbullying goes wherever their phones, tablets, or laptops do—and it can happen any time of day or night. How big a problem is cyberbullying? According to CompariTech , almost 34% of students say that they have been bullied online.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

From cloning to social media, it is more essential to understand the ethical implications of an idea and how it will impact people than it is to build well-designed code. In first grade, students recently studied and wrote poetry—a very classical activity.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2016

Most of them grew up playing video games, and ever since they can remember, they’ve been in constant contact with friends via social media platforms and text messages. Do one-to-one laptop programs improve learning? A growing number of today’s instructors also fall into this group.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

All students can access the information anytime and from anywhere with the help of the Internet and a reading device of their choice, be it a laptop, tablet or a smartphone. Self-directed study: Digital learning platforms enable self-directed learning. Then there is also the option to download material and access for offline use.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 28, 2021

Kids should be able to use social media supervised or unsupervised. Describe a life without electronics – no smartphones, tablets, laptops… Describe a hole in the garden. Social media creates fake relationships and opinions. Social Media Themed Writing Prompts For Kids. What happened next?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Most alarmingly, a recent study found that as little as one to four hours of daily screen time among children aged one is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal and social skills by the age of two.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2018

On another occasion, student leaders read aloud from social media posts meant to cause harm. In classrooms that felt this was another added responsibility, I collaborated with our librarian to team teach these concepts into the social studies lessons we already taught. I hope you can begin to “lose the digital," too.

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MindShift

JULY 21, 2019

.” Parents of young children pick up their phones an average of almost 70 times a day, according to a pilot study Radesky recently published. But most of the parents in that study underestimated both how often they picked up their phones and how much time they spent on them. GoNoodle has similar videos targeted to older kids.

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The Thinking Stick

AUGUST 14, 2016

I’m excited to be partnering with Becky Berg , Superintendent of Marysville School District #25 (MSD25) and Scott Beebe , MSD25’s, Chief Technology Officer, as we are submitting a case study proposal to South by Southwest EDU conference (SXSWedu). May 2015: Every teacher receives a new laptop. Thank You!

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Poor internet, a lack of laptops and hotspots, and instability at home are the factors most commonly cited for making participation in online learning difficult for kids. Phone calls to parents and messages on social media went largely unanswered. The costs of kids missing instruction — even virtual teaching — are high.

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