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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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

If you used to like Twitter, I think you’ll enjoy the community that’s evolving on Bluesky. Bluesky has a mobile app, and you can access it from a web browser. It’s so similar to Twitter and X that you might forget that you’re on Bluesky. Go to Settings → Accessibility and checkmark “Require alt text before posting.”

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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.), To become more familiar with Twitter check out this video. D ownload on your computers, smartphone, and any other mobile device that you have (i.e.

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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. There is a full web console to control and monitor things and you can either create a Celly login or login with Facebook or Twitter. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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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. For more information on Twitter check out this video. Tablet apps are great tools to access RSS feeds and create your own customized news feeds.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . . by Joe McAllister.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

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. Also, many Chromebook apps don't require internet access, which is another plus given the persistent “ homework gap ” faced by students who don’t have an internet connection at home.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. Unlike formal classes, makerspaces are always accessible to any student, making them ideal locations for students who may be interested in computer science but don’t have access to the tools they need to get started. To me, it’s the ultimate equitable-access space.”.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

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 by Amy Passow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2024

What is Starlink In a nutshell, Starlink is the brainchild of Elon Musk, the man who is the poster child for EVs and the current international leader in space flight, SpaceX (he also owns X/Twitter, but that’s a story for another day). Starlink is a satellite internet system developed by SpaceX.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Radios with access to frequencies used by emergency services. • Use of mobile applications and social media. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . Some of the technologies and strategies highlighted include: • A public address system. A two-way intercom system with call buttons. •

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. There are enough challenges with equitable access.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 27, 2016

Hashtags (text with a # sign front) are found all over social media on sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, and GooglePlus. I tend to find the best resources with hashtags on Twitter. Below are over 40 hashtags to explore on Twitter to find out more about various teaching trends. .”- Neil Patel, Forbes.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. Valver and his colleagues planned to roll out their technology PD curriculum over the summer and realized teachers would need tools that were device-agnostic, flexible and mobile friendly. “We

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2022

I was introduced to it via my history teacher network on Twitter (a plug for using Twitter for professional purposes). The platform also has a library of over 45,000 topics teachers can access when looking for a content lesson or idea. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2015

The Every Classroom Matters Show: Tony Vincent, Expert on Teaching with Mobile Devices Tony Vincent started using mobile devices in the classroom back in the days of Palm Pilots. Since then, he’s become an expert on everything mobile. You can follow Tony on Twitter @ tonyvincent and read his blog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. 2-step Authentication.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

The book is entitled Communicating & Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals and will be available from Solution Tree on May 19, 2011 Using Twitter to Build Your School’s Brand The good news is that open-communication practices in a social media world don’t have to be intimidating. See figure 1.1 for a visual.)

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

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. Classrooms filled with rows of desks make it difficult for students with mobility issues to navigate through the space. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

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. . Extending content filtering to the cloud could benefit IT teams by extending their reach and easing some of their workload. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

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. . Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. by Jennifer Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

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. Students are more exposed to the internet than ever.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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. Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle. keara.dowd_i47Z.

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Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

Thinking about our audience also means we need to consider the learning curve it might take for others to access the tool, as well as if it is something available to everyone for free. If you consume lots of information from various sources, such as Twitter, Instagram, blogs, etc., Mobile devices need apps.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Age of Learning just launched their new mobile app, a comprehensive online learning app for children ages 2 through 6+. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. It’s perfect for parents who are looking for that engaging, educational, and fun app for their little one. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

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 . Specific users can be given access to different groups of feeds.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009. The epiphany for me was that I saw a professional opportunity in Twitter to improve communications with my stakeholders. Social media levels the playing field by providing access to educators from across the globe.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

School districts across the country are under pressure to get the biggest bang for the buck, and the federal E-rate program is a way to address internet connectivity needs cost-­effectively, while supporting the growing use of mobile computing devices and digital learning in classrooms. E-rate provides $3.9 by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

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. Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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.”. As a one-to-one district, we need to ensure that essential infrastructure for students is available beyond the walls of their schools. by Wylie Wong.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 21, 2013

When it comes to mobile learning there are loads of great sites for apps for kids and teachers. The app gives you access to all your files stored in the cloud so you can retrieve them, email them, view them, and show them, again, no matter where you are. I am mobile so I can do it from anywhere and still take part in the learning!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 3, 2013

Not only can you set it up to monitor the Web (news, blogs, videos, forums, images), but you can also have it monitor mentions on Facebook and Twitter if you want. What is even better about Mention is the variety of ways you can access and be notified of new alerts. All Devices : Access mention from anywhere.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 23, 2014

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. Student SIS System - access student information anytime.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

In many cases, they’ve grown up with access to incredibly immersive technology practically since birth. Using the camera on a mobile device (phone, tablet) AR overlays images/media over the real world. For more information check out the Metaverse blog to see what teachers are creating and check them out on Twitter.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2016

This development, combined with tremendous growth in mobile device usage due to improved technology, naturally led to a shift in mobile learning patterns. Despite this promising beginning, the role of mobile devices in the classroom and in education overall is still rather limited. But this disconnect can be addressed.

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