EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2018

All of these Internet of Things devices can make schools safer, improve student engagement and save schools and school districts significant money , according to a 2017 survey of K–12 professionals by CDW. One solution for schools using a cloud environment is a cloud access security broker, or CASB. Content Subtype. Article.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2025

Many of Johnsons students dont realize that is an option, and fall behind. They also may find playing the game off-putting, she says, or havent had access to technology that can help them, like online tutoring sites, a good laptop or AI programs. This is worse with younger students, Johnson says.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

It encourages teachers to let students engage deeply with the material, turning classrooms into vibrant hubs of intellectual exploration where students actively construct knowledge together. Can we provide lesson materials in diverse, accessible formats ? What does this look like in practice?

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Improved student engagement Classroom technology allows students to learn how they want to learn, piquing their curiosity, boosting motivation and supporting deeper comprehension. Interactive tools like augmented reality and gamified learning apps capture students attention, turning passive learning into an engaging experience.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Interactive and interesting content is an essential element to include in any classroom as it provides an engaging way for students to learn. By fostering new ways for teachers to problem solve and be creative in the classroom, these trends can have a positive impact on student engagement, retention, and learning outcomes.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Schools of all shapes and sizes have done a wonderful job at protecting their students, especially if we’re talking about the physical premises; there are gated campuses, security guards, access cards, surveillance cameras and even AI-powered software that contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

percent), observers did not see students engaging in this use of technology at all” ( eSchool News ). Some factors that may contribute to this lack of tech use include: access to technology at the school, teacher training, and the availability of technology at home. You can access the full AdvancED report here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. With the click of a mouse and without leaving the classroom, they can access the collective knowledge of all mankind via the Internet. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn.

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myViewBoard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Most teachers and students stay at home and conduct distance learning. Teachers are worried about student engagement and interaction online. Meanwhile, students find themselves hard to adapt to online learning, and learning outcomes drop significantly. We recommend planning lessons on a laptop.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

They may disengage by being physically in the classroom, but on their phones or their laptops feigning attention , feigning participation in class, but they're really in their Amazon cart or they're in their email or they're someplace else. If you're not doing well in the classroom, you lose access to the information that would prepare you.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

School administrators should be continually on the lookout for emerging technologies that can increase student engagement, retain knowledge, and make learning more accessible. Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

Thanks to district-provided HP Laptops and digital hotspots , learning never stopped at Lone Star throughout the pandemic. Lesson 1: Creating on-demand content makes learning more accessible To address learners’ needs in the virtual setting, many educators began creating their own digital content.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 2, 2020

An online routine should take into account that each student will have differences in their unique home learning environment. As you create routines, keep the following in mind: Some students may have access to the latest technology and a supportive and stress-free home environment.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Contrary to many people’s fears, using digital touchscreens offers greater flexibility for teachers while driving student engagement. Witnessing a teacher handwrite, mark, and annotate information improves focus and makes it easier for students to follow the class. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2017

It’s really for student engagement and other ideas that you can use in the classroom where students are able to answer questions and engage in class conversations via video. [link] Teryl, what is Flipgrid? TERYL: Vicki, Flipgrid is a newer tool. VICKI: How is this working?

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Education Superhighway

JULY 23, 2018

Recently, we interviewed three 5th grade teachers who shared more about the transformational role technology plays in student engagement at PWCS. ” ESH: Before your upgrade, how did the level of Internet access impact teaching and learning? ESH: How has the upgrade impacted student engagement with the material?

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

BRUNSWICK, Maine—Like many school districts, Brunswick School Department in Maine suddenly has a lot more laptops and tablets to manage than it planned for. School officials in the seaside town scrambled to purchase enough devices for all their students to learn online last year after the pandemic hurtled kids out of buildings.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Early implications are that VR has the potential to enhance and optimize collaboration between teachers and students—in both remote and classroom-based environments. We make our content so people only need a mobile phone or a laptop—no extra hardware, no fuss. Ngo recently spoke with EdSurge about their work with VR and education.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

On any given day, you’ll find Felix and her students using iReady Math, making FlipGrid videos, or participating in a Skype Class virtual field trip to learn from rangers in places like Dinosaur National Monument and Grand Teton National Park. Many Immersive Reader features are designed to personalize learning and make it accessible to all.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 11, 2015

Student engagement that leads to actual learning is the goal of any pedagogically sound lesson. What do the students think while in class? What are students interested in now？ How do I know if they are actually learning? During the class students answer the questions with “one click”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fred Singer: The question that struck me was, ‘how could it be that kids—born to a generation in which smart phones and laptops are a part of their everyday existence—have to sit in a classroom where someone just talks to them?’ Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it? But the phones aren’t the problem.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

The accelerator enables edtech startups to move faster through benefits such as equity-free financial support through AWS Promotional Credit, technical training and support, access to a global community of edtech experts and more.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

Has there been an impact on student engagement? The teachers who have access to Vivi-enabled classrooms have been using more interactive tools to engage their students, so it's made them feel more confident in being able to quickly connect, share, show something, get feedback from students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. In some cases, demand far outstripped supply, leading to backlogs of requests for laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other school-issued devices. Technology is changing the way we teach and learn.

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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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The 21st Century Principal

JANUARY 19, 2012

Early next month, our school will mark the one-year anniversary of our implementation of a policy that allows our students to use their own laptops, tablets, iPods, and smartphones on our school WiFi. Last February, I posted " Lessons in Providing Students Wireless Access in Our School Building."

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The pillar that sustains digital equity is access. Access ensures that the very resources that can boost learners’ development and expand their minds are at their fingertips. When there is a lack of accessibility to valuable resources, equity becomes compromised.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2018

A small percentage of classrooms will have the funding and resources to bring mobile devices and viewers to every student, but the majority of our schools don’t have class sets. Most schools do, however, have access to tablets or laptops, or they have a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) arrangement.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April. Des Moines Public Schools distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students during two weeks in mid-April. Student Engagement and Academic Rigor. Staying Connected.

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Ascend Math

APRIL 27, 2016

Readers who attended school in the pre-laptop era may have played classroom games like multiplication bingo, an offline exercise in which students win acclaim or prizes for being the quickest to remember their times tables. Students understand quickly that they must earn their time in Base Camp.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2021

Due to language barriers and less access to legal resources, they were also more vulnerable to evictions—even in cities that instituted moratoriums. Carhill-Poza noted that while some students she follows used to spend the money they earned on themselves, the majority are now contributing to rent or family support.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2020

Today, students register painlessly from their dorm, home, or anywhere with their laptop or smartphone. And that is what students now expect, since digital services have practically eliminated standing in line anywhere. Raised on apps and on-demand media, students can access almost anything, merely by keying a link.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

ASUS announced the latest lineup of notebooks, desktops, displays, and networking solutions, featuring an array of innovative gaming and education products for students and educators in the K-12, higher education, and esports education sectors. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

“Games, like any other tool, should be put into place to support the learning of curriculum and the mastery of standards by our students,” says White. Making Games Relevant and Accessible. In addition, they are accessible to students using laptops or tablets in 1:1 or shared device environments. When we launched.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

Students at Rhodes Junior High in Mesa, Arizona, spend a portion of their school day working on laptops. Schools also have access to professional development gatherings in the fall and spring, a Summit “success manager” assigned to their schools and online support, all at no cost. Again, students worked in groups.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 3, 2015

Here is a generic version of what I presented as reasons why my district should Go Google that you can use in your own school/district. https://www.youtube.com/watch? over 2400 school districts in the US use Google Apps. over 2400 school districts in the US use Google Apps.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2023

They weren’t brand new, just new to us, much like the laptops from industry partners and out-of-date lab equipment from the nearby college. Physical autonomy for students' sense of space has improved and classroom visitors notice consistent student engagement and the flexibility for students to opt in and out of groups.

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