The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Petersburg College. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Guidelines Social Media 81

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

Given that an increasing number of students have access to devices in their classrooms, thanks to 1:1 initiatives and mobile device carts, it is not necessary to send students to a lab, or separate space, for online learning. Instead, an entire class can rotation between online and offline activities together in a single space.

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Blended Learning Groups Learning Mobility 377

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. The new service allows users to build instant mobile social networks, called "cells" using text messages, QR Codes, email, web or the new Android App. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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Android Mobility Smartphone Facebook 170

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE and NEA to learn how the heck to integrate technology into their lesson plans. If you aren’t a veteran conference attendee, you may wonder what you should bring. Besides a toothbrush and aspirin, what should you take to your upcoming conference? Conference App.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tools for Learning Twitter : Improve instruction through global collaboration (sharing resources, best practices, lesson ideas, acquire knowledge, networking, tracking conferences, etc.), Google Calendar : Create multiple calendars in order to easily share events with staff and sync to your mobile phones built-in calendar.

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Tools Social Media Education Smartphone 345

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. based membership association will no longer hold its annual education technology conferences, once staple events for industry leaders. Computers, laptops and mobile devices became more affordable.

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Industry Conference EdTech Student Data Privacy 176

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Canvas –and it’s Big Blue Button conference option. Webroom.net — virtual conference or meeting room. Many students don’t have a home computer or access to the internet. 7 Ways to Keep Teaching. Virtual Classrooms/Meetings.

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Resources Blackboard Adobe Digital Citizenship 360

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In many cases, their response wasn’t up to par – they just replaced lectures with video conferences! Teachers can, for instance, use video to introduce topics in an engaging way prior to a video conference class. Videos are accessible to a broader audience. Read more: Actionable advice for educators to move to online learning.

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Online Learning Video Learning Education 354

Digital Promise

AUGUST 29, 2017

This translates to limited upward mobility for them and their children; children of parents with low literacy skills have a 72 percent chance of being at the lowest reading levels themselves, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), which diminishes the worker pipeline for the future.

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Mobility Advocacy Data Accessibility 229

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Students are assuming historic levels of loan debt in pursuit, ironically, of economic mobility (a long-proven benefit of higher education). Career-based programs and apprenticeships also offer early access opportunities to high-quality workforce pathways. As of the first quarter of this year, collective student loan debt totaled $1.75

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Education Mobility Accessibility Trends 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s quite effective both for live class or take-home activities, especially with features like: Customizable flashcards Study games and quizzes Mobile-friendly Padlet Padlet acts like a digital bulletin board that allows teachers and students to post notes, links, images, and other materials.

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Tools Education Microsoft Edmodo 396

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Most common include large-format digital signage around campus, inside the sports halls, auditoriums, or staff conference rooms. Modern large-format LED displays come from huge 216-inch devices, which are perfect for an auditorium, to significantly smaller 108-inch displays, which may be more suitable for a boardroom or conference room.

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Video Conference Trends Case Study 370

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

After all, it boasts flexibility, versatility, and mobility in one, pre-assembled piece. However, there are also models that are mobile and pre-assembled for instant use, offering a whole new range of applications. The Foldable All-in-One LED Display is the highly anticipated answer for museums, resorts, and event spaces.

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Mobility Case Study Industry Video 285

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Questioning Social Mobility Efforts Social mobility is a hot topic in education research. Scholars like Raj Chetty have recently gained access to big datasets that allow them to find patterns in how a child’s financial circumstances affect which college she attends , which in turn affects her future earnings.

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Mobility Khan Academy System Report 148

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

While much of that discussion has focused on preventing a Newtown-style active shooter from making entry to a building, history shows that the majority of active shooters appear from the inside of the school, in the form of a student, staff member or parent who has unfettered access to the building.

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Mobility Report System Accessibility 262

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 23, 2018

This process is commonly known as “sideloading” and refers to media file transfers to a mobile device via USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or by writing to a memory card for insertion into the mobile device. When the teacher saves a whiteboard file, a QR code pops up that students can simply scan to access the picture.

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Android Mobility EdTech Video 282

Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2019

An unusual and noteworthy stance that he went on to motivate at various edtech conferences, as well as in an accessible TED Talk. This is Scratch addon that allows students to create collages using images and sounds captured on their mobile phones. He believes the greatest invention of the last 1000 years was kindergarten.

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Classroom Software Case Study Guidelines 256

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The biggest reason, I think, it’s the tool to go to, is the ability for it to be in the cloud and accessible to a large number of students and to bring an unparalleled educational experience to them that you can’t re-create in the classroom. All of a sudden, all you need is that access to get into the world, and then the sky’s the limit.

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Education Conference Company Google 284

Neo LMS

AUGUST 5, 2021

Unfortunately, it revealed certain flaws in video conference settings and user management. For example, if you or your students use a public Wi-Fi network to access lessons, there’s no telling who set it up and who might gain access to your private data. Securing sensitive information: Managing user identity.

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BYOD LMS Learning Data 397

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

When it comes to creating unforgettable events, business conferences or lounge spaces, captivating visuals play a crucial role, and that’s where LED displays shine bright (both literally and figuratively). There’s a whole new world to explore, thanks to the highly mobile and foldable LED display solutions.

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How To Mobility Industry Case Study 285

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

In the midst of interviewing candidates for an open vice principal position, calling prospective teachers, and going through mounds of paperwork I managed to make the time to video conference with administrators and educational stakeholders in Virginia, Iowa, New York, and Florida. I blocked sites and banned mobile devices to such an extreme.

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Social Media Twitter Mobility Conference 265

The Web20Classroom

MARCH 10, 2012

Recently I attended the North Carolina Technology In Education Society''s (NCTIES) Annual Conference. Each year it gets bigger and bigger and we try to find more and more ways to engage with the attendees to make the conference more meaningful and to carry on conversations beyond just the sessions. So this year we did something new.

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Edmodo Conference Groups Android 248

Nik Peachey

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Back in April 2013 I delivered a workshop at the IATEFL 2013 conference in Liverpool. Check out my ebook As a result of that workshop and the research that developed from it I've now developed this list of criteria for evaluating mobile apps for educational purposes. Security - Is the app secure?

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Mobility Learning Outcomes iPad 100

Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

When setting up passwords for online access, students must use a complicated password that includes letters, numbers, and special characters. Teachers can do their part by having video conferences whenever possible so everyone can see one another while they learn. These passwords should be updated every few months.

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Online Learning Social Media Learning Guidelines 343

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

“But if you have experience in everything from workstations and mobile devices to what you need to do to protect infrastructure, that’s going to give you a leg up into an entry-level IT position and the opportunity to grow from there.”. by Melissa Delaney.

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Industry Course Conference System 298

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

With playlists, the responsibility for executing the learning plan shifts: Students are given the unit plan, including access to all the lessons (in text or video form), ahead of time. With the learning plan in hand, students work through the lessons and assignments at their own pace.

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Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Personalized Learning Strategy 311

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo recently moderated a panel of tech experts at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual conference to talk about why Latinos are still lagging in science education and what it’s going to take to make sure they don’t get left behind — particularly in the fast-growing AI industry. “For

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STEM Industry Mobility Conference 192

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2018

This annual event brings together educators, administrators and IT leaders to discuss innovative tips on everything from professional development and classroom tech to thought leadership on accessibility. Follow along on our conference page to gain insight into the best and brightest sessions this year.

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Meeting Gamification Classroom Smartphone 170

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Sanchez leads the Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology team at Coursera, the online learning platform where students anywhere can take courses, master a career skill, get professional certificates, and earn degrees from 200 top universities and companies, including Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, Google and IBM. That's the future.

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Coursera Technology Education Company 212

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Although what may seem not so heavy at the store or while browsing online options, it will feel different after carrying the device all day between client meetings and conferences. It’s also worth noting to check if your mobile device supports USB touch signal transmission to enable touch feedback control on the monitor.

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Laptops iPhone Mobility Video 284

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2023

This was a key theme I heard at last week’s SXSW EDU conference, where several panels addressed what today’s generation of students want, and how colleges can respond. It was also a top-of-mind issue for me coming into the conference.

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Survey Outcomes Secondary Microsoft 207

Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2020

Barriers such as limited English proficiency, unreliable care for children or elders, and lack of access to transportation have prevented many adults from accessing vital education and skills training to engage in the thriving economy and secure gainful employment. Collecting postsecondary education and workforce data in a region.

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Libraries Case Study Data System 280

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

For Terik Tidwell, teaching kids to code is not just about algorithms or apps—it’s about economic mobility. But a recent analysis scored Charlotte worst for economic mobility in a survey of the nation’s 50 largest cities, with pockets of concentrated poverty cut off from the rich opportunities just around the corner. How do we do that?

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Mobility STEM Industry Accessibility 110

Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges and universities also shelter the poor and homeless and are mobilizing their facilities and resources to respond to the global pandemic. If before fieldwork is required or face-to-face interviews were the norm, allow for conference calls or emailed questionnaire responses from respondents. Accessibility & Adaptability.

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Learning Assessment Gamification Mobility 267

Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 31, 2014

I am the first in my generation to have the access and the tools to inspire my world. My passion, sharing, and collaboration are the reason movements like The 30 Goals Challenge , #Edchat , and the Reform Symposium E-Conference exist. online] Retrieved from: [link] [Accessed: 31 Mar 2014]. Thought-provoking mobile learning'

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Digital Citizenship Mobile Learning Mobility Trends 223

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

But any high-tech solution brings challenges as well—such as whether all students will have the devices or bandwidth necessary to access them. Educators have been trying some of these new tools during their own professional conferences this summer. And even when students have the right gear, there can be a learning curve to new tools.

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Conference System Tools Groups 209

Adjusting Course

JANUARY 30, 2018

Since we didn't have the luxury of designating an extra classroom as a “MakerSpace” we opted for a mobile-cart model. Fast forward to today, and we now have a fleet of 15-20 Mobile MakerSpace carts stored in our Media Center and surrounding hallways. Accessing a cart is as easy as checking out a library book!

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Mobility Resources Robotics Edcamps 77