A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

Recently I asked the following question, "What peer-reviewed research studies support 1:1 laptops in schools?". There are a number of peer-reviewed research studies that support the use of 1:1 laptops in schools. These studies have found that laptops can improve student achievement, engagement, and motivation. & Kay, A.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a hybrid workplace where projects often extend beyond the confines of one’s office, having a portable monitor for your laptop can be a game-changer. Final Thoughts Investing in a portable monitor for laptop is a game-changer, benefiting both office workers and individuals on the go.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Educators and district leaders can use data to make informed decisions.

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Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2021

So does lacking reliable access to a computer. But pandemic-era facilities shutdowns foreclosed that option, leaving students to make do as best they could with old desktop computers, affordable-but-low-powered laptops or even cellphones. But for some students, a new or even newish laptop is a luxury they can’t afford.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Effective file management is pivotal for educators and pupils in digital learning environments. Due to their cross-compatibility and professional appearance, PDF files have emerged as a preferred format for lesson plans, handouts, and other educational materials. Herein lies the significance of compression techniques.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While more research is needed to evaluate the scalability and efficacy of these tools, they offer a promising avenue for addressing the challenges faced by students in STEM education, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual HDT has made great strides in addressing some of these challenges. AI tutoring: A paradigm shift?

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Building an impactful education ecosystem is a challenge that many educators have been faced with at some point in their careers. What’s more, building an impactful education ecosystem involves the cohesive integration of several key components if teachers are to see improved student outcomes.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Educational videos are now more accessible than ever and teachers are increasingly making use of this readily available resource. Keep reading to learn more and don’t forget to check out ViewSonic’s education solutions to grow your educational toolbox. What is Video-Assisted Learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

The key is to invest in technology that not only meets your current educational needs but also has the potential to adapt and evolve as your career progresses. For instance, a student in the field of data science might initially need a laptop capable of running statistical software for class projects.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

School-issued laptops became a valuable bridge to learning and community when schools switched to remote learning during the pandemic lockdown. Now that students are back in the classroom with their devices in tow, educators are beginning to unlock their potential for in-person learning through one-to-one programs.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Persistence of the Digital Divide The pandemic exacerbated inequities in access and opportunity across the country, but this is particularly true of rural areas in the south. Experiences of digital access exist along a continuum. A student who owns a laptop is device deficient if she has to share it with one or more siblings.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Providing formal cybersecurity education to your employees can help to safeguard against cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, malware, and more. It’s always better for employees to use their company-provided laptops and mobile devices for work, rather than their personal devices. Provide Security Awareness Training.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework. who still may not have reliable internet access at all, according to the FCC. . — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 but even with that progress the need for connectivity has only continued to rise.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The space was outfitted with modern furniture, laptops and audiovisual equipment. . Besides expanding internet use, districts can outfit makerspaces with the proper tools and technology — laptops, 3D printing, coding kits — for students to get started. Computer Labs Make Way for 1:1 Device Programs. by David Andrade.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. From books to tablets or slates to interactive whiteboards, humans have used learning tools for as long as we have had formal education. . Teachers teach, learners learn, and everyone is uncertain about the latest tech’s role in education.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When schools went remote in 2020, the demand for laptops and tablets skyrocketed. Click the banner to access exclusive educational tech content when you register as an Insider. This depleted inventories, accelerated the need for computer chips and created sustained shortages. Why Does the Chip Shortage Matter? percent U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022. Limited quantities on desktops, gaming laptops, high quality monitors, thunderbolt docks, wireless mice and more. They have everything from computers, gaming, laptops, or even a slick wireless mouse.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

October 5th is all about celebrating all the wonderful educators around the world. At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. Teacher wellbeing and work-life balance are essential to a sustainable education system. Happy World Teachers’ Day!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Summarize and Access Web Content First, inside Edge, you'll want to toggle on the feature that lets you access web content inside the browser. I'm using Bing Chat (and Bing Chat Enterprise for private items) to access and work with all of my PDF's and web pages now. If not, search for voice access in your apps list.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In the realm of education, devices and e-learning technologies enable students with special needs to take greater ownership of their learning experience. Educators benefit from embracing the use of computers and tablets with all students. Educators benefit from embracing the use of computers and tablets with all students.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Project-based learning isn’t a new concept for K–12 education. Even John Dewey, a philosopher and education reformer from the late-19th to mid-20th centuries, advocated “ learning by doing ” to help students develop skills in place and apply critical concepts outside the classroom. shailaja.neela…. Wed, 11/27/2019 - 11:27.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. meghan.bogardu….

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Being a part of this incredible program has had such a tremendous impact on our school community and on myself as an educator. WIMA is the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium’s (WEOC) middle school program in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Students, families, and educators were more connected through Google Classroom and email.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

Department of Education recently started reevaluating financial aid regulations from 2016 that effectively allow colleges to automatically bill students for books and supplies as long as those materials meet criteria that include being sold at below competitive market rates. The White House signaled support for the possible rule change.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Students use laptops, tablets, and myriad software to complete in-class work and at-home assignments. In a survey of 1,000 long-time high school teachers, 73% say their classrooms use laptops and tablets daily. Education technology tools and solutions are becoming commonplace and widespread. Take a degree course.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Congress must acknowledge that online education can take place anywhere a Wi-Fi connection exists.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

Second, the Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch is made for iPads with a place to store a stylus and features a trackpad and keyboard allowing touch screen devices to turn into a laptop-like experience. This post was sponsored by Logitech for Education and all opinions are my own. This gives you the best of all worlds.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

USB interfaces also typically require no additional configuration of data speed, input/output addresses, and memory access channels. Thus, USB-A ports may be found on laptops, desktops, media players, or games consoles. Of course, laptop and desktop ports can also be simplified. While USB-A could only support up to 2.5

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2024

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods whether they’re in a classroom, the library, one of the tech labs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

Books on the latest trends in educational technology, pedagogical strategies for integrating technology into the classroom, or biographies of tech pioneers. Customized Tech Accessories like a custom mousepad, laptop sleeve, or a mug with a tech-themed design can be both practical and thoughtful.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho oversees 392 schools — with more than 45 million square feet of educational space, 345,000 students and 40,000 employees — and everyone under his charge at Miami-Dade County Public Schools is connected and collaborating. . You can’t deliver a modern and relevant education without incorporating­ ­technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S. It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 30, 2020

The promise of education in the 21st century is for no child to be left behind. In particular, resources for teaching online can and should be deployed to make sure that education materials reach every child, especially those that would not otherwise be included in mainstream classrooms. How online teaching improves inclusivity.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

This requires a balancing act: How do educators leverage connected technology without putting student data and other critical information at risk? BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. Here, accessibility matters. Who has access to this technology? For what purpose?

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept.

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