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

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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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It is free to use (standard text messaging rates apply though) and anyone with a mobile phone or access to the web can use it. There is a full web console to control and monitor things and you can either create a Celly login or login with Facebook or Twitter. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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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. Encourage students to meet in study groups via virtual rooms like Google Hangouts. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone? link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Several technology-based tools can take PD to the next level, boosting problem solving and communication between staffers and inspiring teachers to use those educational tools to create their own student-facing lessons. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

. “Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology habits of children aged 4-18, detailing trends in screen time, social media and communications, mobile gaming, online entertainment, learning tools, and for the first time in the report’s history, use of artificial intelligence tools.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

It also had no Wi-Fi, no study spaces and, often, no students. “It These modern classrooms, which feature flexible furniture, mobile devices, large TV displays and Wi-Fi, improve engagement and encourage creativity and collaboration , educators say. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

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. By “digital” I mean mobile devices, primarily texting. But it’s not all roses and right-swipes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning. Studies show that modern learning environments improve student performance.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 2, 2023

The web is teeming with social and professional platforms where you can network with other professionals in your field most important of these platforms are Twitter, LinkedIn, and Researchgate. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

As part of the opening session, I wanted to show examples of what it looks like when students use technology in powerful ways. I saw that powerful learners ask great questions, leverage technology, and connect and share with others who can help or benefit from their learning. What I found was inspiring.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Phonto is a free mobile app that allows you to easily add text to photos. You can change the theme and background image the way you want and once done you can save the image to your camera roll and share it on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source: Phonto How much does Phonto cost?

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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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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

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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. The full-size keyboard is backlit and very quiet , perfect for working in darkened lecture or study halls. Dell's Command Suite Makes Studying Online Safer for Schools. Dell Latitude Is Both Smart and Secure. Display : 13.3-inch

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 19, 2015

Today I had an interesting exchange of views on Twitter. about Twitter. I mentioned that I strongly encourage the use of Twitter in my classes. Well, firstly, this sounds as though I am deliberately trying to hide behind technology, which is patently untrue. Twitter continues to be a versatile tool for good pedagogy.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2018

In recent years, technology has played a significant role in reshaping the landscape of college teaching, and it will surely continue to do so. In this context, educators must be especially mindful that our uses of technology do not undermine meaningful learning. And doing this requires knowledge about technology and teaching.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But that hasn’t stopped us from asking a number of experts in education and technology to gaze into their crystal balls and share their thoughts on one major EdTech trend we can expect to see lighting up learning and one major challenge that education will face in 2016. Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

Episode 118 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. It includes a Center for Teaching Excellence making research and innovative practice with technology and innovation part of what they do. Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today!

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Connecting 2 the World

JULY 20, 2011

So I now have been using twitter for almost 4 weeks now. This post is meant for those that don't use twitter (or use it regularly). After using twitter for a while, I figured out how most people use this. This was then picked up by a group studying for their phd (#phdchat) and soon I had a lot of answers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Enrique Cachafeiro on episode 204 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Enrique: Well, I think it has a number of advantages over other education technologies right now. Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Re-create that.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Culturally stimulating field trips were found to improve critical life skills in children in a 2013 study from the University of Arkansas. Getting students truly involved in their surroundings during a school outing by using technology to capture information, do research and visualize the unseen makes them more invested in the experience.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

The debate about mobile phones in the classroom can get heated. Rablin recently took to Twitter to share his rationale in an 8-tweet thread. When I first started incorporating technology into instruction, my colleagues and I shared a computer lab, reserving devices as we needed them. He’s had a change of heart.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

Mobile and social study platform, StudyBlue today announced the launch of its annual teacher appreciation program “Thank a Teacher a Latte.” Related: StudyBlue - create and share flashcards, quizzes, and study guides. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

These education and community leaders are working diligently to ensure students have reliable access to the Internet so that they may complete online assignments, study for exams or access additional educational resources while in transit. patents in mobile technologies. and follow us on Twitter at? Kajeet holds 40 U.S.

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GoConqr

MARCH 24, 2017

When studying online tools and content can really enrich the learning process complementing existing knowledge and classroom experience. To make things easier for you, we present this a list of the most interesting and recommended student apps for 2017 to ensure that your study process is as complete as possible. 2 Office Lens.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2015

Last month, Digital Promise launched a crowdsourcing effort on how companies use scientific research to design and develop their educational technology products. Graphite • Twitter. Graphite • Twitter. Remind helps teachers connect with students and parents over mobile devices. Graphite • Twitter.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2020

In an effort to find positive examples of crisis leadership, I asked my followers on Twitter if they had been particularly impressed by how their leaders had responded. Based on their assessments and my own study of messages, I distilled the following five insights for how best to communicate through a crisis like COVID-19.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Prior to 2009 I basically saw technology as just an add-on and something that could spruce up a lesson. This meant desks had to be in orderly rows, mobile devices out of site, and common areas free of anything that could distract students from the task at hand – achievement on standardized tests. We can no longer wait.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 16, 2016

Although I personally believe the most effective solutions can draw on both approaches, it’s clear to me that software intended for students must be evolutionary as we consider the logistics of integrating technology in students’ daily lives. According to a Pew study , 78 percent of teens own a cell phone and almost half own smartphones.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Tom Mullaney on episode 257 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started. Connect with him on Twitter, @TomEMullaney.

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