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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

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With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Smartphones have always been associated with leisure and entertainment more than education and learning, and teachers are inclined toward blanket bans in the classroom.

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Smartphones in the classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? It’s a smartphone that your students are using. We are all aware of the negative impacts of smartphones.

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Students with Disabilities Develop Technology Skills to Expand Career Options

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They document their processes using smartphones, tablets and video editing software. At San Andreas High School in San Bernardino, Calif., students use advanced sensors and software to manage and monitor a state-of-the-art hydroponic growing facility and greenhouse.

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How Wi-Fi 6 Can Help K-12 Schools Outmaneuver Bad Actors

EdTech Magazine

I say potential because this depends on the devices you buy, how you deploy them, how dense your network is and whether end users have upgraded their laptops, tablets and smartphones to…

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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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Smartphone Choices A smartphone is almost as essential as a laptop in the modern landscape. When selecting a smartphone, consider its compatibility with other devices like your laptop and tablet. For instance, if your school uses a lot of Apple products, a MacBook might be a more seamless fit.

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What is a Stylus Pen?

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This includes various digital devices like touchscreen computer monitors , smartphones, or tablets. Therefore, you’ll see passive pens being used mainly with interactive flat panel displays and smartphones for more basic needs. This technology is often equipped with tablets and its working principle is simple.

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Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Expand Connectivity in K–12 Districts

EdTech Magazine

Today’s students are more connected than ever, relying on multiple platforms across smartphones, computers, tablets and classroom… Thanks to the remote learning changes that impacted education over this time, altering everything from lesson planning to tutoring, a flood of new devices re-entered schools along with returning students.