EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom. Myriad programs are available for teachers, such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, to help craft the best learning experience for students. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. District teachers learned to use Google Classroom and Google’s G Suite apps. . by Marquita Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can design modern learning environments with accessibility in mind. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 23, 2014

I have my HTC One Smartphone and my own Nexus 7 tablet. In addition, my department uses Nexus 7 tablets for mobile access and some of our schools have Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. Drive - access and create/edit/share documents anywhere. I can access my notes anywhere and can even share notes with others.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

So much so, that some schools are integrating tablets and apps into their curriculum. Here are some of the best apps to help your children enhance their learning: Khan Academy — Although Khan Academy itself does not have its own app, you can access apps made to access Khan Academy material.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2011

The end result was the formation of a pilot program where students and a teacher would be given a tablet device and then be tasked with developing a plan to extend learning beyond the school day. Each of the ten tablets (5 iPads and 5 Samsung Galaxy tabs) came with 3G access for the duration of the pilot program.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 16, 2012

Google Cloud Print is a very cool, useful service Google has. Google Cloud Print connects your printers to the web, allowing you to print from any device (smartphone, tablet, Chrome device , PC, or other web-connected devices) without any cables. Just share them to the staff and have them use Google Cloud Print.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

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. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Hypothes.is

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting. BURNS: The technology gives students access to resources they might not have been able to access in the past. She is a Certified Google Educator as well as a Microsoft Innovative Educator.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. . Access this catalog via the website.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. Tablet apps are great tools to access RSS feeds and create your own customized news feeds. Educators can even create their own RSS feeds!

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Its mission is to ensure the seamless compatibility of Android devices with Google services and applications. When a device is Android EDLA-certified, it essentially becomes your gateway to effortless integration with the Google ecosystem of mobile services and apps.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2018

Acer and Google have just announced the first Chrome OS tablet , the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Works and managed like a Chromebook, but in tablet form. This is a great device for schools looking for a tablet device, with a stylus and Android apps, that is easy to deploy and manage. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork. IT administrators must make sure there are enough manageable wireless access points and switches in the library to ensure proper capacity and coverage. by David Andrade.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Software like Google Docs means that groups of pupils can work on the same document from different devices, which can then be presented to the rest of the class.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

At the Montour School District in Pennsylvania, students use tablets and smart assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home to explore the mechanisms of machine learning. Access the full report here.). “It In order to compete, K–12 schools will need to create curricula around artificial intelligence. .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

“Anything they do on the internet is recorded: the videos that they’re watching, their queries on Google or Bing, the sites they tried to see but couldn’t because they were stopped,” he says. As the technology director at Harpeth Hall, Justin Dover works to provide a layer of safety for students’ internet access.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

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. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks are very popular with education for many reasons, one of which is the ease of management and deployment. Look at some of the resources from Google, and find a good PD partner to assist. Admin Accounts: ("Admin Roles") You can designate users at different levels of admin access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Through these devices, students access web-based study tools, simulation tools, and apps where they can interact with their teachers and fellow students.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With these features, accessing your favorite streaming services like Netflix , YouTube, or Disney+ becomes seamless and stress-free. The streamlined interface provides everything you need in one place, making it as simple as pressing play.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

When Google’s education users return to schools this fall, their classrooms may look different in more ways than one. First launched in 2014, Google Classroom is now used by more than 30 million students and teachers around the world, the company claims.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Well my friend, here are my Top 10 Apps For Learners and Curators (All of these are for iPad but you can find many, or an equivalent, in the Android Market as well) 1) Google Drive-Where would I be without Google Drive and Google Docs? 2) Dropbox-For those items I can’t keep in Google Docs, I use Dropbox. Lost I am sure.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

However, the landscape is ever-changing; even Jamboard— a digital whiteboarding mainstay by Google— is discontinuing. Online digital whiteboarding solutions offer flexible accessibility through any browser on various devices. However, these options differ in accessibility and usability.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics, to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Students can also work on tablets linked to the front-of-classroom display. So how can we leverage this with technology?

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 2, 2013

Google is one of the sponsors of the Paperless pledge and has some tips, resources and ideas for going paperless and I have collected a variety of resources and tips. 1) Use cloud storage: One place to create, share and keep all your files Google Drive: Get started with 5GB free. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2017

There are many options ( Notability and Google Keep come to mind), but the most versatile, all-encompassing app I’ve seen is Microsoft’s OneNote. Work is synced across all devices with apps available for iOS, Android, and tablets. This is great for students who don’t have access to the Internet (or WiFi) at home.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 1, 2021

In terms of accessibility, virtual tours can be seen with specialized VR equipment and tablets or laptops. This tool allows students to create their versions of Google Expeditions to share with their peers. With Tour Creator, students can pull 360-degree images from Google Maps Street View and create different tour scenes.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

It allows me to keep everything - notes, files, and more all accessible anywhere on any device. It also means I can access all of this from anywhere, very easily. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. It''s no surprise. I use it for everything and even more now in my new job as Chief Information Officer of the district.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Here they are and how I use them: Email - I use Google''s Inbox for most email, and Outlook at work. Here are some examples: [link] Google Apps , especially Drive , Classroom , Chrome browser, Calendar, Blogger, and Sites - use Drive for all of my files that I use with classes and all of my legacy files (most new things are in Evernote).

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 23, 2016

Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks have become truly awesome resources for schools and Google just keeps improving them. With this new announcement, the Google Play Store and most of it's app will work with Chromebooks. Three models are getting access in June with more getting access later.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Even though the school equips every student with a Microsoft Surface tablet, it has built two dedicated spaces to bolster STEM education : a computer lab for robotics and coding; and a zSpace lab full of 3D virtual reality computers that allow students to study human anatomy, dive into a volcano and explore the solar system.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

While teachers and parents can help control what content students can access, many sites have an invisible threat that may compromise student privacy: tracking cookies. For Chromebook users, Google has similar information available. Find more best practices for maintaining student data privacy!

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

K-12 classrooms has pitted Apple against Google. based company continued its streak of education announcements with the launch of the Surface Go , a version of the hybrid tablet that Microsoft aims to sell to schools. Since 2013, Google Chromebooks continued to grow their market share in U.S. Today, the Redmond, Wash.-based

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 12, 2012

Account management is very easy with the Chromebooks and Nexus 7 using Google accounts for each student. Google Apps for Education would also be a great way to utilize these devices and provide excellent resources for the students and faculty and staff. Their data and files are all online so they can still access them anywhere.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

The teachers were trained on zoom before we left last Thursday Last Saturday, Google Classroom Guru, Alice Keeler streamed live with me for 2 1/2 hours as we did a duo demo of all of the things in Google Classroom showing both sides of how it works. Google Classroom works on every smartphone, tablet, PC, Kindle Fire, and Xbox and PS4.

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