eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most , announced the launch of Rave Collaborate , a new solution for Tactical Incident Collaboration. Record all actions on the response timeline for audits and after-action reporting. “As About Rave Mobile Safety.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. Classrooms filled with rows of desks make it difficult for students with mobility issues to navigate through the space. . Additionally, educators can find helpful tips from experts online, such as CDW•G K–12 Education Strategist David Andrade’s blog, “Educational Technology Guy.”.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

A recent report from Technavio found that revenue from digital signage in the education market is expected to grow 10 percent by 2021. Klein ISD , one of the fastest-growing districts in Houston, recently adopted 50 large-format TVs for digital signage as part of a three-year technology growth plan.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new survey report that reveals the top safety concerns that school administrators, teachers and staff have about returning to the classroom, as well as the steps they are taking to create a safe environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. At the slightest hint of boredom, you can now surreptitiously glance at any number of apps or mobile-adapter websites that have been optimized to provide you an immediate and satisfying dose of input by other minds.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Tampa, FL – September 24, 2021 – The Washington Post reported 14 school shootings between March and June 2021 despite pandemic-related school closures. The law requires schools to implement mobile panic alarms that go directly to law enforcement in case of immediate emergencies such as an active shooter situation.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

AI-enabled teaching assistants and mobile applications help educators meet that challenge, using input from students to adjust course materials through educational apps, leaving teachers time to conduct the interpersonal aspects of their curricula. Access the full report here.). “It K–12 Teachers Need to Bolster AI Curriculum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. Some of the key findings from 2023’s report include: TikTok continued to captivate with children spending a global average of 112 minutes daily on the app – up from 107 in 2022.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. The technology is still so new in K–12, but we can see it has huge potential. Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. Are there downsides? .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse on episode 272 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As 5 Steps to Build a Technology Professional Development Framework.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools are using technology solutions to mitigate poor student behavior! Teachers Track Student Behavior Through Mobile App. The software then compiles information into a student profile in order for administrators to track how that student has been acting in school. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. Computing, Cost Savings and the Cloud: The Value of Virtualization.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Using technology in the education journey requires a much broader pallet of skills than what is required for online testing. ” –from the American Library Association.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. by Erin Brereton.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Give students a method to work together using forums, LMS Discussion Boards, blogs, and even Twitter. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone? link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They don’t need to meet in a physical location or call each other on the phone.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . Technology Companies Invest in AR and VR Education Apps. Technology leaders are noticing this window of opportunity too.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Kids aged 8–18 years old are in front of screens for seven hours every day on average, CBS News reports. With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. .

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. percent did so in 2017.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. While technology can open many doors for learning, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and identity theft. . Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility.

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Connecting 2 the World

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

The Mobile Adjunct Currently, I am involved in #adjunctchat, a community that meets on twitter at Tuesdays at 4:00 PM, New York time. She is not as open to new technology, but she does rely on a netbook to access student records, courses resources, and student communication.

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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. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. E-learning is mobile.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly every aspect of life, how school districts leveraged technology, engaged students in powerful learning, and supported learners and their families fundamentally shifted. The district invested in mobile hotspot vehicles that are deployed daily across eight areas of town.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In makerspaces, usually set up in schools or libraries, students work collaboratively on projects that encourage using creative solutions to explore areas in science, technology, engineering and math. What Are the Benefits of Makerspaces in Schools? At Tampa Prep, students were interested in exploring virtual reality and programming.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. We can't lose sight of the fact that not everybody has the resources to give their child a mobile device to bring to school. .

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2018

The latest Horizon Report for K–12 lists drones among a handful of consumer technologies that weren’t originally designed for education but “may serve well as learning aids and be quite adaptable for use in schools.”. This shows how technology can be used to gather data for making better decisions,” Lincoln says. Buying Cycle.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

sending out reminders and raising money on Twitter while interacting with people on Facebook was a huge deal. Both Twitter and the iPhone were less than a year old. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever. What would Twitter posts from the Lincoln campaign look like?

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. percent did so in 2017.

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Kevin Corbett

JULY 26, 2014

As a technology reporter and mommy blogger, you’d think the Fisher-Price Apptivity Seat for newborns — an infant seat with a holder for an iPad — would be something I appreciate. Follow Natali Morris on Twitter @NataliMorris. The post Babies and Mobile Devices. Share your thoughts in the comments section at the end.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Education technology has good uses, but as we’ve moved through the pandemic, sometimes it may have been mis-implemented or implemented without teacher PD. He shares observations on where education technology is and where it is going in the future.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

K–12 schools need powerful data centers now more than ever as their infrastructures feel the increasing weight of new technology integrations, data analytics initiatives and the rising number of personalized devices. Large technology companies are beginning to see the benefits as well. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 01/31/2019 - 09:42.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. patents in mobile technologies.

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

One attendee commented that “technology tools can support ALL learners in the classroom by assisting students with everything from reading, writing, and math, to time management, organization, focus, and more.” Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for the synchronized use of mobile devices in education.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 16, 2013

The full press release is below: ClassDojo Mobilizes More Teachers to Build Students’ Character Anywhere with Version 2.0 of its mobile apps for iOS and Android. The full press release is below: ClassDojo Mobilizes More Teachers to Build Students’ Character Anywhere with Version 2.0 of its mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Across the broader technology world, the coronavirus has taken a toll on what were once routine gatherings. Others, including the Games Developer Conference and the massive World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, have opted to cancel. Twitter and Facebook have already pulled out of the main SXSW event.) The recent U.S.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 9, 2015

Classroom Organizer is a free web based and mobile app that allows you to organize and manage your classroom library and school book room. With the mobile app, available for Android and iOS, you can scan book title ISBNs into your library, view your library, and manage your book locations. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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