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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

EdTech Magazine

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 . Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school.

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FETC 2019: How Small K–12 Schools Can Keep Their Networks Secure

EdTech Magazine

In order to create the best possible defense systems, schools should build on their technology investments over time , according to education leaders at a Jan. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. 27 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. by Eli Zimmerman.

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How K–12 Schools Can Start an Esports Program

EdTech Magazine

One of the core technologies, of course, is a computer; however, whether students use a desktop or laptop can be up to the school’s discretion. . As long as schools have a solid network infrastructure in place , reliance on laptops should not affect students’ success in competitions. by Joe McAllister.

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Google’s Soli Uses Gesture Technology to Immerse K–12 Students

EdTech Magazine

An input device from Leap Motion, which develops hand-tracking software, lets a user control a computer or laptop with hand movements. . In schools, these motion-sensing devices can be useful in spaces that rely on shared screens and collaboration platforms. . Miller writes about technology for CIO.com.

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CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework

EdTech Magazine

In school systems like Clark’s where schools have more autonomy to choose their own digital solutions, issues have emerged around creating activities that serve students of different backgrounds. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage. 3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms.

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ClassDojo - free classroom behavior system - announces iOS apps.

Educational Technology Guy

ClassDojo is a free online system that helps teachers promote positive behavior in their classroom by letting them track and share student progress and positive behaviors and areas of concern. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. It''s easy to use and many teachers who use it have seen positive outcomes from using it with their students.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

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. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. Benefit #5: Prepares Students for the Future.