EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

Cloud technology allows video game streaming on nearly any device , from smartphones to traditional game consoles. But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along. But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along. Among the tech behemoths, Amazon and Google are forging inroads in cloud-based gaming.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The brains of young children are constantly exposed to stimulation due to smartphones, social media, and the internet,” notes BBN Times contributor Naveen Joshi, founder and CEO of software company Allerin. Companies such as Microsoft have developed tools for using their virtual reality headsets in just this way.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 21, 2020

Here’s what I currently use to teach from home or can easily arrange: Have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones. Google and Microsoft docs: Easy to work with those right from the platform. But you do need the right equipment and setup to make that happen. That made it hard to print a lot of documents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. And if you’re looking to enroll in one of the online teaching certification programs available, learning how to use technology while teaching will seem like a natural next step.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2017

Students can use whatever computing device they have — including a smartphone — to record notes that can then be filed, shared, multimedia’d, and collaborated on. There are many options ( Notability and Google Keep come to mind), but the most versatile, all-encompassing app I’ve seen is Microsoft’s OneNote.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 1, 2015

Until recently, in the world of online collaboration, Microsoft has been decidedly lacking. Microsoft recently extended its educational Microsoft Office license to include its online 365 service for free to schools. This means that if your school has a Microsoft license, you already have access to this tool.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

Now, Pearson Writer digital writing resources are integrated with Microsoft Word, providing students access to support for improving their writing skills. It’s accessible anytime, anywhere—from any device including laptops, desktop computers, smartphones and tablets.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 6, 2015

Office Lens is a new scanner app for your iOS device or Android device that turns your smartphone into a pocket scanner. You can turn your pictures of notes on a whiteboard or handwritten notes on a piece of paper into notes that can be edited in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. You can also export into PDF or JPEG formats as well.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2017

I did not know how to use headers, footers or page number in Microsoft Word, so I got five points off every essay for an entire semester. Other than playing games and basic Microsoft office, there are many things we don't know.” “I I did not have Microsoft Word at home because I did not want to pay for it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. No experience needed. Check out this list: Tynker. Code Academy. The Fun of IFTTT.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

As the debate about children’s screen time continues to rage , a new survey commissioned by Microsoft sheds some light on where parents stand. Whereas when they think of technology in the home, they are thinking of eyes glued to smartphones and tablets—that sort of thing,” Shannon-Missal says.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2018

A 2015 study by Microsoft reported that, since the year 2000, the average attention span dropped from 12 seconds to eight seconds. Consider these statistics about smartphones: The average age for a child to get a smartphone is 12. More than half of children under the age of 12 have a smartphone.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2018

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. Chrome and Android all in one!

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

I have my important personal and work notebooks set up to offline sync on my smartphone and Nexus 7 tablet so I can always access them, and I have the desktop versions of Evernote at work and home for offline access and backup. Evernote evernote schools free resources livescribe Microsoft outlook' Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The Microsoft HoloLens and Google Glass, for example, are both wearable AR devices which work by projecting a set of images, video and sound output while the user wears a device on his/her head. Students can use their smartphones’ GPS and/or compass to trigger course-related information when they are in close proximity to the location.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 28, 2020

Fortunately, most people have smartphones, and it is possible to access online teaching platforms from a phone. This information will be posted on the learning platform such as Microsoft Teams, where you can see it. The first thing parents need to arrange is online access. Make Sure Your Child Gets Facetime.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

YouTube is freely available, and the YouTube app comes pre-installed on Android smartphones and tablets with Google’s app bundle; if not, the app is easily installed. You can upload videos directly from your smartphone or tablet to YouTube without needing a computer. Access Google Drive from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Sure, I’m very excited about the prospects for Google Expeditions, but there are also lots of low-cost resources where a teacher can attach Google Cardboard to a smartphone and transport a student to a place where they can better understand a science topic or learn more about the setting of a book they are about to read. Pull Quote.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 27, 2019

Smartphones are sometimes smarter than their owners and the idea of people going to Mars moved away from sci-fi novels and into the realm of things that might happen in the not so distant future. Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana or Facebook’s M are just a few of the most notable such technologies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

They provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do this on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” They even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. It’s designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Upon graduating from Harvard with a Masters degree in computer science, Hadi pursued a career in technology starting at Microsoft where he rose into the executive ranks. Drawing parallels to past technological advancements like the personal computer and the smartphone, he asserts that AI is of a comparable scale, if not larger.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

With personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other Internet-capable devices becoming a fixture in most classrooms, web-based educational tools have become a valuable asset. Web-Based Tools.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Like many folks in today’s workforce, I spend a significant amount of time in front of a computer screen with my smartphone close by, responding to a flurry of emails, calls, texts, and calendar invitations. I relish the opportunity for an in-person meeting or training to connect with colleagues and partners.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 4, 2013

If a student/teacher doesn''t have a smartphone or easy access to a computer, it is harder to use some of the electronic versions. If you are using a smartphone, then always use that, don''t use paper too. I have a Android Smartphone running on Verizon so I can access all of the tools I use at any time.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 27, 2012

I use Evernote to take notes in meetings also, either with my smartphone , Chromebook or laptop, or using my Livescribe Sky pen to take handwritten notes (I''m faster that way) and have them synced directly to Evernote. Microsoft Outlook - As a teacher, we all used the web version of Outlook. Google Chrome is my browser of choice.

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Perry Hewitt

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Microsoft Teams launches to go head-to-head with Slack in messaging and collaboration, clearly hoping to build network effects through all those Office 365 users. Does a full-page ad in the New York Times tweak Microsoft, or just reek of fear? Now there's no excuse not to make the switch: LastPass has moved to free model.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2019

Today, what with Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana, and your everyday text-based chatbots, AI has experienced at-home integration around the world. Beyond simple smartphone commands, AI has found a use in the context of eLearning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2016

Code, the language of our digital world, is used to build all the websites, computer software, and smartphone apps that benefit practically every industry and occupation. The Hour of Code with DCPS definitely was a win-win-win,” said Allyson Knox, Director of Education Policy and Programs at Microsoft.

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Perry Hewitt

MAY 8, 2015

Fun aside, this viral tool is a data miner’s dream for Microsoft. Weekend fun: Smartphone food photographers rejoice: a new line of Instagram-friendly dinnerware is designed for you to take the perfect shot. GPS location data has gone far beyond driving directions as the primary use case.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

Smartphones and tablets in classrooms can be used to enhance collaboration between students. Google Drive is integrated with most LMSs such as NEO , while Office 365 is basically a cloud-based version of the ever-familiar and user-friendly Microsoft Office. They’re virtually ubiquitous.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

” ShareLink Pro devices enable anyone to present wired or wireless content from their computers, tablets, or smartphones onto a display for easy collaboration. Windows ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. To learn more about Extron, click here. Miracast is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Mark Smithers

APRIL 9, 2024

Major entities like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have integrated passkeys into their services. Passkeys are being implemented not only on computers and smartphones but also on IoT devices, smartwatches, and even cars. Key Takeaways Passkeys offer enhanced security and simplify online access and identity.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 12, 2014

The students read the text at home or in school on smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks, or computers, answering questions and quizzes embedded in the text to check their understanding. Google Drive Google Docs has replaced Microsoft Word in my classroom. Their Google credentials can be used to create and sign into a Curriculet account.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 19, 2017

Imagine an AR-enhanced gallery where students just have to look at an artwork and through their AR device — like Google Glass or Microsoft HoloLens — they will see not just the painting or statue but all the information related to it about its history and the artist who created it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2018

Typing on your smartphone is not as convenient as on your laptop. Alternative tools for writing: MarkdownX, Writer Plus, Google Docs, Documents to Go, Microsoft Word, Evernote, My Writing Spot. They both offer a reading mode free of excess ads and images, an offline reading mode, and text-to-speech options. 3 Create content.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

The company’s launch in 2011 coincided with the start of a period that saw smartphone adoption among U.S. Along with simplicity, Remind’s timing may have also helped the product find a receptive market. adults steadily grow from 35 percent in 2011 to 77 percent in 2018, according to the Pew Research Center.

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