ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Lack of physical access. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Defined by the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 , AT is “any item, piece of equipment, or product that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.”

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2018

with high-speed internet to help bridge the “homework gap” that many rural students face because of lack of internet access at home. And without this access, many students fall behind. Chandler, the school district’s director of technology, told EdTech in 2016. Microsoft wants to outfit school buses in Hillman, Mich.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Take Chile, for instance.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Department of Education’s national educational technology plans.).

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Over the past 25 years, multiple waves of education technology and innovation have slowly washed into America’s schools and colleges. Join me on a quick tour of the past quarter century in education technology history. Although we were convinced that technology could transform education, simple internet access was patchy at best.

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Doug Levin

JANUARY 10, 2016

What should the federal role be in promoting access to and use of technology for K-12 education (AKA ‘educational technology policy’)? This post is the first in a series on the topic of the federal role with respect to access to and use of technology in U.S. K-12 public schools. Department of Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The first year was 2010. All sessions are recorded so you can access later. He has worked as a technology entrepreneur in a variety of different fields related to children’s media. We think that technology helps that happen, and that’s what our event does. It started eight years ago. This movement is nothing new.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Nevertheless, an article published in the International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications one year later in 2010 uncovered that 88% of teaching professionals saw a need for integration of the service. Extended Access to Education. The progress of technology has brought upon an increase in the demand for education.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Depending on how we use it, technology can be either a priceless tool or endless distraction. Today’s children are digital natives, which means that they’ve grown up surrounded by technology from the time they were born. On average, children have regular access to at least five different screens at home.[1] Sources : Sigman, A.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. Hillary Scharton writes that children aren’t born knowing technology, and that the belief that digital natives excel at multitasking can be detrimental to their learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2023

Between 2010 and 2021, the share of white non-Hispanic children fell to 45 percent of public school students, while the share of Hispanic children grew to comprise 28 percent. It’s not just the product side of technology that needs more Latino representation, Noriega says, it’s also the teaching side.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups. She had enrolled at ASU right after high school, back in 2010. One strategy for doing that is investing in online degree programs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

Since the adoption of Common Core standards in 2010, the elementary school has been moving from straight letter grades toward standards-based grading, which assesses students on the skills theyve learned. Robinson believes that ultimately this kind of intervention with teachers is making math more accessible to students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2020

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. I made three assumptions back in 2010 that still hold sway today. I think we all knew, even back then, that technology could one day deliver on the long-held dream of helping teachers to differentiate instruction for every student.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They allow students to learn at their own pace, access materials, and create projects and presentations without expensive items. As a member of Gen Z and a Brooklyn-based teacher, though, I worry that relying on technology for instruction will only exacerbate the negative effects of excess screen time.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 12, 2018

Your work will get saved automatically, and you can access it again to continue where you left off from all internet browsers, or even directly from PowerPoint. Hilbert, Martin, Mapping the Dimensions and Characteristics of the World’s Technological Communication Capacity During the Period of Digitization (1986-2007/2010) (December 8, 2011).

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 15, 2012

For 6 years educators have been gathering together on this day to write specifically to address technology and leadership. Here are my entries: 2009 , 2010 , 2011 ). The idea is to share some sort of wisdom, question, knowledge, thoughts or ideas related to technology leadership. Is technology even addressed at all?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The college library, catalog, financial aid, admissions, registration, and of course, the school’s website, all have important digital services and are all easily accessible on the net. Under previous FCC action, internet-service providers (ISP) were prohibited from blocking, slowing-down or speeding-up access to web content and services.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022. Check the deals out today at www.dell.com/epp/coolcatteacher and enjoy some awesome new technology this holiday season! He spent twenty-four years as a classroom teacher in Colorado before becoming a technology facilitator in the Chicago suburbs.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

And that puts colleges into the uncomfortable position of having to choose between prestige and access. Big wins, big upsets In the 2010-11 academic year, UC Riverside’s six-year graduation rate was 66 percent. News and World Report list of the nation’s top colleges (it could even lead to a fall on that list). News recognizes.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2012

You can view and edit documents that you have stored in Dropbox , Google Drive , Office 365 and others and even access web apps that are written in Flash, Silverlight or Java. It''s cloud based platform that allows you real-time access to these apps. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 10, 2025

This conversation explores the innovative virtual filmmaking program at Chad Lewis’s school, highlighting the integration of technology, AI, and creative collaboration among students. AI is transforming media creation and accessibility for students. Collaboration between different departments enhances the learning experience.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Clutch Prep was founded in 2010 on the idea that students would rather re-learn a concept from scratch rather than patching holes in their knowledge on the subject. Another amazing benefit while using clutch is access to an assigned tutor for any questions students may have. And boom, the idea for Clutch Prep was created.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. The first 20 years of the 20 th century saw more technological advancement than in the entire 19 th century. Two-thirds of middle school students said that effective technology use increases their interest in what they’re learning. 1:1 student-to-device ratios.

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Securly

APRIL 26, 2016

Technology is so heavily integrated into the development of today’s youth that scientists find it necessary to examine its impact on child behavior. Now, with increasing accessibility to handheld portable devices (in a recent American Academy of Pediatrics study , 96.6% By age 4 , many children already own their own mobile device.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated. Evans, M., About Renaissance.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Advancements in VR Technology. VR technology is increasing at a rapid pace, and with each new app, there is endless learning potential. The system is comprised of a peripheral camera originating from 2003, motion controllers first released in 2010, and a headset that emerged from a personal 3D theater in 2012.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

A decade ago, as we saw innovators and entrepreneurs applying new technology across business sectors, we wanted to inspire them to focus on solving the many challenges we face at all levels of education. Today’s marketplace for education and edtech companies is quite different than it was in 2010. Absolutely.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2024

In fact, the number of high school students taking at least one college course has risen to 34 percent, up from just 10 percent in 2010, according to data from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. When you think about college, that’s what you’re thinking about.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2015

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Tech Tip #81: I Have Office 2010; Everyone Else Has 2003–They Can’t Read My Stuff. Tech Tip #98: Speed up MS Office with Quick Access Toolbar. They’re always brief and always focused.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The guest, Allison Russell, was talking about the emotional intelligence of young people and mentioned that she’d just learned that her daughter was part of Generation Alpha , which refers to people born after 2010. The teachers I coach say their students use technology to effortlessly connect with people across the world.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 16, 2012

Lack of Flash is still an issue as I can''t access some web sites I use in my Physics classes. Luckily, Discovery Education has an app so I can access their stuff. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Both Apple and Android need to look at webOS cards for the way to truly multi-task. The button.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2016

The company’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable, and through an online platform. In 2010, I completed an MA in Applied Linguistics with a certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) as well as earning an ELL (English Language Learner) endorsement for K-8 students.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

With the help of technology you can connect with families from the comfort of their homes. Email is also an option accessible to most. Schools can enact strategies to help families overcome systemic barriers like lack of transportation, long or irregular work hours, lack of access to childcare, so they can become more involved.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

Content : How the student will access the information. One of the most efficient ways to differentiate instruction is through educational technology that adapts to students’ needs.[3] Different Technologies for Differentiated Education: Social Networks, Identity and Diversity in e-Learning. Landrum, T.J., and McDuffie, K.A.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Computers were still housed in labs or on carts, but one-to-one computing and internet accessibility were hot topics. EdSurge: What technology has actually delivered on its promise? The largest companies in 2010 were the textbook providers.

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