The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Teachers have long spent their own money to outfit their classrooms — on average, teachers spend $459 out of pocket on school supplies annually, according to an analysis of 2011-12 data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. Green got a tablet to use on the side so she can chat with those students via text.

Laptops 144

Laptops Tablets Analysis Trends 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

kids live in a house with some form of a mobile device—and those smartphones and tablets are gobbling up a greater portion of kids' screen time than ever. But time with tablets and smartphones is triple what it was in 2013. Today, 42 percent of children have their own tablet.) A whopping 98 percent of U.S.

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Survey Mobility Digital Divide Tablets 101

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

After a semester long pilot program with the senior class during the spring of 2011, we rolled out our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program to the entire student body in September. Throughout the entire 2011-2012 school year, we worked to refine our approach, implementation, and learning outcomes for the program.

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BYOD Poll Everywhere Smartphone Mobile Learning 215

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks have become as commonplace as notebooks, enabling students to access a vast reservoir of information and educational resources at their fingertips. These advancements have given rise to the cloud-based classroom, a dynamic and accessible learning environment that epitomizes educational innovation.

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Classroom Khan Academy E-rate Internet Safety 127

Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Hardware- HTC One Android Smartphone, Nexus 7 tablet, Chromebook -- access every app and piece of data on any of my devices, anywhere. I use my tablet for browsing social media and watching Netflix and my Chromebook is my main work horse. I go subscribe to the site and blogs and magazine. My smartphone comes with me everywhere.

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Social Media Chromebook Android Smartphone 181

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. Such misbehavior is not new.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Learning Mobility 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. Such misbehavior is not new.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Learning Mobility 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. In 2011, Bethlehem (N.Y.) Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. Such misbehavior is not new.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Learning Mobility 150

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today’s students see themselves as digital natives , the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen more investment in classroom technologies , with students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. Speed – at a Cost.

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E-rate Learning Smartphone Tablets 215

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Notes from the closing session of the TCEA 2011 Google Academy Professional Development for Becoming A Google Apps Certified Trainer - both in person at TCEA, webinars, and on your own options. Outside of school, students are increasingly interacting with the world through mobile devices - phones and tablets.

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Google iPhone Tablets Mobility 45

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In 2011, large-format interactive flat-panel displays (IFPDs) displays became a new alternative. Finally, they offer multiple points of interactivity and are as easy to use as a tablet or smartphone. . Quickly connect to a PC, laptop, or tablet to begin benefiting from the expansive universe of online educational apps and content.

Technology 252

Technology Classroom EdTech Training 252

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I “discovered” it as a teacher in 2011. I also know widespread adoption of learning outdoors in nearby nature is simple and could happen almost overnight in schools with access to green spaces. I offer one common sense proposal to help. Many educators deployed it in fall 2020. But it’s hardly new. Teach students outdoors.

Classroom 115

Classroom Tablets Mobility Libraries 115

The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 23, 2013

The report continues: “One in four teens are “cell-mostly” internet users, who say they mostly go online using their phone and not using some other device such as a desktop or laptop computer,” Smartphone adoption among American teens has increased substantially and our students have “pervasive mobile access to the Internet.”

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Smartphone Tablets Mobility Policies 105

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

One of the challenges, from an African perspective is Internet access, as well as consistent power. The deal saw the books delivered to over 600,000 government distributed teacher tablets across the country, amounting to over 40 million individual e-textbooks! Descomplica. Conclusion.

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E-rate Blended Learning Case Study Mobility 150

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Notes from TCEA 2011 Panel. Second barrier is lack of access to digital high speed connections at home. We need to make sure people have a way to access the content. How can we budget for digital access for those who need it without budgeting for those who don''t? Equal access for children of poverty is an issue.

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Mobility Assessment Social Media 49

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

From 2011 to 2014, U.S. For some students who lack access to broadband and digital devices, and for some schools that can’t handle the logistics of a device for every student, print remains the most accessible way to learn. Even the most digitally connected educator will have access to a printer, Fields said.

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Chegg Software Industry Pearson 161

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

In 2002, our team at Microsoft Education created an LMS for a world where every teacher and student had a tablet computer. Tablet computers didn’t take off until a decade later. Although we were convinced that technology could transform education, simple internet access was patchy at best. 2004-2011: Washington Leans In.

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Kaplan Technology Education EdTech 161

Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

I have both my personal and work profiles on here, with offline Drive access for both setup. I love the 7" tablet size and use this for social media, web surfing, personal email (I don't check work email at home anymore), e-books and Netflix. I also have the Evernote Android app for Chromebooks on it, with offline sync enabled.

Technology 100

Technology Smartphone Chromebook Android 100

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Computers were still housed in labs or on carts, but one-to-one computing and internet accessibility were hot topics. Renaissance just acquired Schoolzilla , which was launched in 2011, for this reason. When it comes to devices, many kids today have access to iPads or Chromebooks.

Data 120

Data Education Company Blended Learning 120

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2016

During its heyday, Amplify touted its orange tablets as the tool that would transform digital learning experiences in school. Amplify’s game division, which Leites started in 2011, sought to buck the trend. monthly subscription that offers full access. Yet the company’s most impressive offering may have been its games.

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Company Game-Based Learning Industry Tablets 153

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

As of 2021, 9% of the STEM workforce was Black, which was an increase from 7% in 2011. ” To access the complete findings from the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report as well as recommendations from YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM on how to address the career exposure gaps in STEM, click here.

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Data Social Media STEM Report 52

The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

There is a wonderful site (run by a very dear friend of mine, Adam, who was the 2011 ISTE Outstanding Young Educator , so you know this place has to be top notch.) Oh and do you have a smartphone or tablet device at home? For some, using all or any of those sites can be overwhelming, intimidating, or time consuming. And it''s true.

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Resources Classroom Smartphone Tablets 145

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

The book is entitled Communicating & Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals and will be available from Solution Tree on May 19, 2011 Using Twitter to Build Your School’s Brand The good news is that open-communication practices in a social media world don’t have to be intimidating. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.

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Social Media Twitter E-rate Mobility 255

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2011

link] CARIBBEAN ONLINE EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 2011 ( Host Your Own Webinar Series ) Mon 8 Aug 07:00PM New York / Mon 8 Aug 11:00PM GMT / Tue 9 Aug 09:00AM Sydney LeRoy Hill. What happens to learning when 353 seventh graders walk into class with their own laptop, netbook or tablet? Her use of Edmodo will also be shared.

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Blackboard Edmodo Wiki MOOC 46

MindShift

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The nationally representative parent survey found that 98 percent of homes with children now have a mobile device — such as a tablet or smartphone. ” Other eye-grabbing highlights from the survey: 42 percent of young children now have their very own tablet device — up from 7 percent four years ago and less than 1 percent in 2011.

Digital Divide 54

Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Mobility 54

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 10, 2016

I have Citrix for my Chromebook so I can remote in to our system and access everything I need, including a Windows desktop. I have both my personal and work profiles on here, with offline Drive access for both setup. LTE tablet that I got for free when I got my LG G4 smartphone. I love it. I also have an LG GPad 8.3"

Technology 80

Technology Chromebook Smartphone Android 80

Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

I also think that all administrators should have a smartphone or tablet. This way, they can be mobile and still have access to their data, information, and resources and be able to communicate more effectively and efficiently with staff, students, and parents. They can take notes, email, check the student information system, and more.

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Education Social Media Google Smartphone 100

EdTechTeam

MARCH 27, 2017

What to do when your school or your students do not have appropriate access to technology In my travels as a national presenter and G Suite trainer, I have met many teachers from around the U.S. Do not assume that your students don’t have access to technology at home.

Laptops 40

Laptops Tablets Software Accessibility 40

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In 2011, large-format interactive flat panel (IFP) displays became a new alternative. Finally, they offer multiple points of interactivity and are as easy to use as a tablet or smartphone. Quickly connect to a PC, laptop or tablet to begin benefiting from the expansive universe of online educational apps and content.

Technology 157

Technology Classroom Training Software 157

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2015

Accessibility: Because the Chromebook only runs cloud-based applications, there is no way to actually “SAVE” to the device. To access your creations, you would access your Google account, which is likely where everything is stored. 6 Steps to a Successful Tablet Roll-out. At roughly about 2.5 Problem solved!

Chromebook 150

Chromebook Classroom Laptops iPad 150

The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2015

With 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs taking hold across the country (and the world) students have access to just about all known knowledge at their fingertips. With the access to devices students can have access to a multitude of variations when it comes to their content. What do you think?

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Classroom Laptops BYOD Assessment 80

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

I spent the week of February 7-11 attending the 2011 TCEA Convention and Exposition in Austin, Texas. tools for student and teacher use in schools as well as moving toward 1:1 computer/device access for students. tools for student and teacher use in schools as well as moving toward 1:1 computer/device access for students.

Digital Citizenship 71

Digital Citizenship Laptops Tablets EdTech 71

Kathy Schrock

MARCH 30, 2016

I purchased a few Higher Ground cases over the years, as they expanded their line of products to include tablet cases and sleeves. I remember, at ISTE 2011, everyone received either a Higher Ground iPad 2 sleeve or a 15" Higher Ground laptop sleeve in their registration bag. It has been so much fun to explore their capabilities !

Technology 40

Technology Chromebook Laptops iPad 40

The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

At the top of the 2011 Horizon Report’s technology adoption list is electronic books. Electronic books are quite popular with consumers and the 2011 Horizon Report acknowledges that. Here’s my own shortlist of considerations based on the 2011 Horizon Report: 1.

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Mobility Android Report Tablets 81

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2016

It builds upon the success of education-focused applications such as TeacherView, which was introduced in 2010, and StudentManager, which was introduced in 2011. In K-12 education, computers, tablets, projectors, and other smart devices are increasingly staples in the digital classroom.

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Student Engagement Chromebook Learning Tablets 40

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

But if your district doesn’t have funds burning a hole in its pocket, maybe instead you can provide access to an app for teachers to connect with STEM and robotics initiatives in the classroom. The cornerstone of the effort was to put a tablet computer equipped with a digital curriculum in the hands of every student.

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Trends Symantec EdTech Robotics 100

MindShift

JULY 19, 2018

Smartphones and tablets have quickly become a permanent part of students’ daily lives. On average, 13- to 18-year-olds spend about nine hours a day on entertainment media, much of which is on tablets and smart phones. He encourages teachers and schools to choose free apps that are accessible to everyone.

Classroom 35

Classroom Mobility Tablets Google 35