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From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

EdTech Magazine

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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Why Effective IT Leadership Must Have Inclusive Technology Systems

EdTech Magazine

Public Schools, to a wheelchair and prevented her from speaking or fully participating in learning activities. They attached a tablet loaded with text-to-talk software to her chair, and those educational technology tools changed her life. That was until a team of teachers, therapists and technology staff worked to find a solution.

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GoGuardian Supports Blended Learning in a Modern K–12 Environment

EdTech Magazine

Numerous districts invested in additional tech resources during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet remote learning needs. Ninety-four percent of public schools say they’re providing digital devices such as laptops or tablets to students who need them for the 2022-2023 school year, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

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Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Powers Distance Learning

EdTech Magazine

Education for K–12 students looks a lot different these days, with almost all students spending at least some of their class time learning from home. For these students, the new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet is well suited to support virtual learners from anywhere. Looking at the tablet’s design, it’s easy to see…

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TCEA 2024: Schools Let Teachers Take the Lead in Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Tennessee’s Polk County Schools saw this play out when the district made changes to teaching and learning in its middle schools as part of a grant from Verizon Innovative Learning.

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How IT Teams Can Better Manage Devices for Remote Learning

EdTech Magazine

With the shift to remote learning, many school districts have encountered an unprecedented challenge. Students at home may be using Chromebooks or tablets. All this creates a management challenge for IT teams trying to ensure equity and a uniform learning experience across student populations.

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How ed-tech can enhance collaborative learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

Ever since the classroom was invented educators have been using the latest technologies to enhance the learning process and support students in achieving the best academic outcomes. Today’s students truly are digital natives; not only did they learn to use technology from a young age — they were born surrounded by it. Closing thoughts.