EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:01. Access to social technologies combined with an increasing recognition of the need for unstructured play and flexible learning environments has prompted pedagogical shifts that help students engage, rather than simply observe. How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The first version was released in 1996, and the most recent speed upgrade is USB4, released in 2019, though it is not yet widely implemented. USB interfaces also typically require no additional configuration of data speed, input/output addresses, and memory access channels. What Is USB Used For? How Has USB Improved Over the Years?

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

With that in mind, we invite you to help us tell our stories at SXSW EDU 2019 to spread the word on topics like learner variability, educator micro-credentials, immersive storytelling with 360° technology, maker learning, edtech pilots, data interoperability, and more. The post Vote for Digital Promise in the 2019 SXSW EDU PanelPicker!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. LinoIt and Padlet are favorites among teachers and students.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. Lack of physical access. They have the potential to improve accessibility. It guarantees access to a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment to every child with a disability. EdTech and the Challenges of Special Needs Learning.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 14, 2019

Digital Promise is excited to announce 14 new districts will join the ranks of the League of Innovative Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. Demonstration of scaling access for all. Please join us in welcoming the new 2019-2020 cohort of the League of Innovative Schools!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 09:40. 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. Computing, Cost Savings and the Cloud: The Value of Virtualization. eli.zimmerman_9856. say they use notebook computers at home to complete homework. .

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. In an always-online world, many students use public Wi-Fi networks to access the internet for homework and for entertainment.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:05. 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 eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 09:42. Radios with access to frequencies used by emergency services. • Use of mobile applications and social media. How Technology Can Improve Physical Safety in Schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. What solutions should school leaders consider for securing the physical safety and well-being of students and adults? .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:40. GoGuardian has announced a new AI-enabled cloud-based filtering solution for K–12 schools designed to expand filtering capabilities to all mobile and personal devices connected to school networks. . GoGuardian Develops a New AI-Enabled Cloud Filter for K–12 Schools. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. Create Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment by Decluttering. A way schools can transition learning environments into a more accessible space is by purposefully removing certain classroom items. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Digital Environment. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. As schools create their own, long-term digital citizenship programs , it is important to have some control over what students can access while at school. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:06. School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. keara.dowd_i47Z. Over 80 percent said yes.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2018

by providing access to career and technical training, as well as quality education in the liberal arts, mathematics and sciences. In 2019, improving the way we connect K-12 to higher education—and bringing families into the conversation about college and career pathways—will be key issues to tackle. Economically, the U.S.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. The district invested in mobile hotspot vehicles that are deployed daily across eight areas of town.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2020

Against a backdrop of magenta balloons, lights, and t-shirts, the 30 winning teams of the 2019 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge descended on T-Mobile's headquarters in Bellevue, WA. Anthony Price (standing, left) and Jesse Ferguson (standing, right) participate in a mentorship session pitching their program to T-Mobile leaders.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

Tue, 06/18/2019 - 16:12. In fact, anyone with access to the Meraki dashboard can view live camera feeds through any browser or mobile phone. Law enforcement and first responders could be given a password to access feeds remotely during an emergency. Create a Mobile Command Center . marquita.brown_tC0Z.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of college increased by 180 percent after inflation from 1980 to 2019-20. Students are assuming historic levels of loan debt in pursuit, ironically, of economic mobility (a long-proven benefit of higher education). trillion — up nearly $750 billion in 12 years.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

A version of this post was originally published in ICT & Computing in Education , on January 18, 2019. And how can these educational apps be accessed? Through mobile phones and tablets, of course. Mobile devices in the classroom: from foe to friend. Fast forward to 2019.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:34. We’ve done surveys, and 3 percent of our students — about 300 kids — don’t have internet access at home. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how mobile apps might help close the “homework gap.”. Q&A: Tracy Smith on the Value of a Team Approach to Digital Equity. keara.dowd_i47Z. Education now is 24/7.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices. In October 2019, they received a certification in Learning Articulate Storyline 360 from LinkedIn.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

We believe technology can play an important role in adult education and family literacy by providing, at a minimum, anytime, anywhere access. Thanks to the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE , more than 100 teams embarked on the challenge to create mobile apps designed to increase literacy levels in low-skilled adults.

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Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students. A Closer Look at Our 2019 HP Spotlight School. 22 as the 2019 HP Spotlight School.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Dotlearn has found a way to compress online videos, with a specific view to making online tutorials accessible in countries with very low bandwidth. This free web service makes accessing high-quality video e-learning content possible for millions of students in low-income countries. Closing thoughts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Now, in 2019, that’s dropped to about a third. What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? Schools that do allow cell phone usage struggle with best practices.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Statista predicts that approximately five billion people will use a smartphone by 2019. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. Persistent access to high-speed Internet in and out of school. Now we know that across the world adults have pretty much embraced the smartphone.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 23, 2022

The evolving digital technologies are taking mobile learning to the next level with interactive content that promotes self-paced learning anytime and anywhere, while on the go. In other words, mobile learning supports eLearning and classroom teaching. As of now, the full instructor-led or eLearning course cannot be moved to the mobile.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

Tue, 06/18/2019 - 13:36. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. Product Review: Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Is Adaptable to Any Curriculum. eli.zimmerman_9856. Dell Latitude Is Both Smart and Secure. Dell offers several free tools to make that happen.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Since 2019, over 1 million students –the equivalent of one student from every class in the country–have left the conventional classroom to seek out different educational approaches and more innovative learning environments.

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Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

In 2019, Greta was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in recognition of her work as a climate change activist. Her speech at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which you can access on YouTube , is a great way to show students that everyone—even young people—can do their part to take care of our planet. Jaylen Arnold.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. According to a 2019 Pew Research Center report, 96 percent of adults own a cell phone and 81 percent own a smartphone. The devices use cell signals to transmit Wi-Fi to laptops.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In order to support digital and mobile learning, students in K-12 classrooms need access to sufficient bandwidth, scalable and affordable broadband infrastructure, and robust Wi-Fi. And for the most part, they have it. Related content: 6 realities about district broadband connections.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

Here’s an interesting article on what tech may go away by 2019. More so, today’s education prioritizes mobile devices which don’t have the ability to read these mediums. Thus, students will have access to all the studying materials in the shape of PDF files, presentations, apps, and streaming videos.

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