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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Assess Learning and Stay Organized. Assess Learning and Stay Organized.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?” Today, I want to focus on the need to assess digital literacy and what tools are available to do this. Why assess it?

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GradeCam: The Teacher’s Friend for Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It will also help you with both formative and summative assessments, and it will enter your grades into any electronic grade book directly from GradeCam. Simple Assessments of All Kinds. First, let’s look at the ways you can use GradeCam for assessments. Setting up assessments is fast and easy. Make assessment simple.

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10 Ways To Keep Your Mobile App Protected

EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Mobile devices are rapidly becoming the most common method for people all over the world to engage with the web, and the vast bulk of these consumers do so via mobile applications. Based on a Gartner study, nearly one-third of mobile apps fail basic cybersecurity assessments. 10 Ways To Protect Your Mobile App.

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Designing, Assessing, and Implementing Educator Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

JANUARY 31, 2020

In early 2019, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) launched the Certification and Licensure Collective to engage with a wide range of stakeholders who support states to improve all parts of the system, including initial licensure, renewal, and license reciprocity to support teacher mobility. Be selective!

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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology Regardless of Age

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

However, if a well-designed assessment is in place, then the natural course of action is to allow learners to select the best tool for the task. Even though the cost of mobile devices has gone down, considerable purchasing challenges persist. For more mobile learning resources check out this Pinterest board.

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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

classrooms, this level of infrastructure will support media-rich assessments and classroom use — but not for all classrooms at the same time. Students are also using their mobile devices to assist with their education now more than ever. Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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Expand Technology Integration and Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The goal of the assessment was to analyze how technology is implemented in adult education classrooms throughout the city. Learner access to computers at home is limited, while access to mobile phones is high. Data gathered by way of this pilot will help inform mobile-first strategies for technology integration moving forward.

Technology

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20 Tools, Apps, & Tips for Engaging Assessment

Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 1, 2015

In my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers , I encourage teachers to reflect on the way they assess their students for Goal 17: Re-evaluate Value. Assessment shouldn’t make students feel like quitting. Formative assessment can help motivate students to continue their learning journeys and strive to learn more!

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Digital Signage Growth Helps K–12 Schools Get Their Messages Out

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

notifications about curriculum, assessments and emergency situations during regular school hours. Mobile Integration Engages Digital Natives. Digital signage also offers mobile integration , so schools can push information to devices like smartphones. time-bound dayparting information.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Mighty Books includes over 600 K-8 animated storybooks, games, songs, and puzzles that can be read online or on mobile devices. Books can be read online or on mobile devices. Gutenberg Project.

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Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This post on mobile and broadband speeds originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Mobile vs. broadband speeds Mobile broadband relies on cellular networks to provide internet access to devices like smartphones and tablets.

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ISTE 2019: How K–12 Leaders Can Use G Suite for Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

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 Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Teachers Track Student Behavior Through Mobile App. Educators can report the behavior of individual students through their mobile devices or Chromebooks by using behavior codes, which can be personalized to fit the needs of the school. . This is not the first time data analytics have been used to assess and correct student behavior.

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14 Essential Digital Tools for Educators to Streamline Daily Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s always perfect for formative assessments, making learning fun and interactive, and boasts these features: Customizable tests and quizzes Real-time feedback Fun, competitive learning environment all the time Canva One app that could help people with graphic design is Canva.

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Devices Need to Support Learning

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

Our motto is pedagogy first, technology second if appropriate when integrating mobile learning devices. The assessment and feedback pieces are also critical. At NMHS we place a great deal of emphasis on creating artifacts to demonstrate conceptual mastery. Technology can become a nice pedagogical fit when viewed this way.

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JotForm Smart PDF–Great for Today’s Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Forms are popular in schools for assessments, data collection, and a slew of other reasons. With JotForm Smart PDF Forms, you can: fill out on any device–mobile or desktop. platform-agnostic forms –JotForm Smart PDFs can be filled out and sent from any platform, from a desktop or mobile device.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

She is a MACUL board member and a member of the COSN advisory board for mobile learning and emerging technologies. Liz is also the creator and coordinator of the Triple E Framework ( [link] ), which is an open-source framework for K-12 teachers and administrators to use to assess the effectiveness of technology in lesson plans.

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Blended Instruction vs Blended Learning

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

I have observed students rotating through various stations that include teacher-directed, independent reading or practice using technology, formative assessment, flipped activity, and collaborative problem-solving. The use of mobile technology and flexible seating provides students choices as to where they will learn.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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How an LMS can support a school’s edtech strategy

Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Edtech can reduce a school’s administrative burden through various systems and automated processes, and also improve the student learning experience through engaging learning materials, targeted support during the learning process, assessment of mastery and progress tracking. Better assessments. All student data in one place.

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Blended Learning: Designing a Whole Group Rotation with StudySync

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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Why Are We Biased Against Games for Learning?

Doug Levin

MAY 27, 2015

Specificially, it asked parents their opinion as to whether television, computers, video games, and mobile devices each have a mainly positive or a mainly negative effect on the educational development of children their child’s age. While both the content of what is being viewed/played and the context in which it is being used (e.g.,

Learning

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A Simple Teacher Habit Tracker

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

At the slightest hint of boredom, you can now surreptitiously glance at any number of apps or mobile-adapter websites that have been optimized to provide you an immediate and satisfying dose of input by other minds.” The smartphone provided a new technique to banish these slivers of solitude: the quick glance.

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7 Must-Have Features for Online Learning Platforms

EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 24, 2021

It helps to assess the effectiveness of course materials and teaching methods. They also prefer mobile-friendly educational platforms as they allow studying during short breaks between one’s daily tasks. Effective Assessment. Monitoring and assessment are important elements of the learning process.

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K–12 Teachers Use Virtual and Augmented Reality Platforms to Teach Coding

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A study conducted at Georgia Tech found that students who used mobile augmented reality platforms to learn coding performed better on assessments than their counterparts. . “We Intel recently developed a mobile computer science learning center that incorporates virtual reality to get students excited about computer science.

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8 President’s Day Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Games and online activities From Primary Games , popular home of a wide variety of edutainment for kids, this link includes a President’s Day Wordsearch, games, coloring pages, worksheets, jokes, stationary, and mobile games. –image credit Deposit Photos Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Schools Need Robust Networks to Support Internet of Things

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Similar to the rise of mobility and one-to-one computing programs, IoT will undoubtedly impact IT infrastructure. To prepare for IoT deployments, IT leaders should start by thoroughly assessing their existing network infrastructure.

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Podcast pedagogy: Leveraging audio programs for learning

Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

With a quick conversion to a video file format, podcast comprehension can be assessed formatively in EdPuzzle (use an MP3 to MP4 converter to change the podcast file format first), giving the teacher an opportunity to add stopping points and questions throughout the program as well as a simple way to share it with a class.

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The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2019

In the context of eLearning, the implementation of adaptive learning is usually performed by way of established algorithms and assessments, as opposed to the potentially arbitrary determinations of teachers themselves. Mobile Learning.

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How to Build a Modern School – 6 Key Elements to Embed in Your Groundwork

ViewSonic Education

JUNE 5, 2019

This school recognizes that there is a gap in Millennials and Generation Z’s social skills fueled by growing up on mobile phones, social media, and online chatting. Figuring out how to do modern assessments. There are many kinds of assessments on the educational landscape. Formative Assessment. Interim Assessment.

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3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

A study conducted at Georgia Tech found that students who used mobile augmented reality platforms to learn coding performed better on assessments than their counterparts. . “We

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Gamify Learning: 20+ Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 14, 2014

A few ways teachers are gamifying their curriculums are by assessing with points and badges versus grades. ebook, Learning to Go , which has digital/mobile activities for any device and editable/printable handouts and rubrics. Make the Learning Resemble Video Games. You don’t have to gamify your curriculum all at once.

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9 President’s Day Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

From Primary Games , popular home of a wide variety of edutainment for kids, this link includes a President’s Day Wordsearch, games, coloring pages, worksheets, jokes, stationary, and mobile games. It includes materials required, time allotted, objectives, lesson plan, assessments, and tie-ins to academic subjects.

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14 Quick ways to tech-up your classroom

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is a free desktop and mobile app that boasts a broad range of educational games. This is a mobile app that enables teachers to quickly assess their students. Answers are then scanned by the teachers phone, and the app generates useful sets of graphics and assessments per question. Satellite Tracker.

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6 Ways in which an LMS is central to an effective e-learning strategy

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Also, edtech can be used in many ways to spark students’ curiosity, provide support during their learning process, assess their mastery of concepts, all while keeping them engaged every step of the way. Assessing students’ knowledge is one of the most time-consuming tasks a teacher has to do. Provide more accurate evaluations.

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Assessing the effectiveness of cloud-based web filters for K-12 schools

Hapara

MARCH 22, 2023

Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. Use the following questions to assess the effectiveness of the web filter you currently have or are considering.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Technology, and especially the internet and mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, has become ubiquitous in our daily lives and affordable even to our public schools. Mobile devices let teachers and students do what they naturally want to do: move around the classroom or campus, work one-on-one and in small groups.

Digital Learning

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Pass That Test! 18 Test Taking Resources and Strategies!

Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 19, 2018

Much research shows standardized testing doesn’t fairly assess students and associated with unfair high stakes. Assess with the same scoring guide as the tests so students are familiar with the scoring system. ExamTime has practice tests and also has created this free student study guide. Find this activity here.

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7+ Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Students finish the program with an assessment of knowledge and certificates. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices. Set one game aside to play at the end of the year as a summative assessment.

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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators. Some noteworthy conference happening include: The Mobile Mega Share at FETC 2025 is a highly anticipated event that offers an active forum for educators to share and learn from each other. January 17; 9:00 a.m.

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JotForm Reports–A Fresh Way to Energize Remote Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. Quick assessments: Send out a question during a virtual meeting. It’s JotForm’s new Report Builder.

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Podcasting in the classroom: The digital tool you should be using

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A student who is keen to review a previous module, or wants a basic introduction to the next yet who perhaps has some travelling to do, or is simply in the mood to get out of the house, can nonetheless take his lesson with him via his mobile phone using the myriad of very good podcast apps. 4 Tips to creating podcasts for your classroom.

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Pedagogy first, technology second – the key to successful hybrid classes

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

LMSs and other digital tools are ideal for self-study; teachers can upload all sorts of class materials on online platforms and assess students there. For example, if a student completes an assessment in an LMS faster than their colleagues, the system can automatically assign them a more difficult task to challenge and help them progress.

Technology

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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

How to Assess Digital Literacy

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GradeCam: The Teacher’s Friend for Assessment

10 Ways To Keep Your Mobile App Protected

Designing, Assessing, and Implementing Educator Micro-credentials

A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology Regardless of Age

3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

Expand Technology Integration and Adult Digital Literacy

20 Tools, Apps, & Tips for Engaging Assessment

Digital Signage Growth Helps K–12 Schools Get Their Messages Out

12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds

ISTE 2019: How K–12 Leaders Can Use G Suite for Professional Development

Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12

14 Essential Digital Tools for Educators to Streamline Daily Activities

Devices Need to Support Learning

JotForm Smart PDF–Great for Today’s Teaching

Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

Blended Instruction vs Blended Learning

Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

How an LMS can support a school’s edtech strategy

Blended Learning: Designing a Whole Group Rotation with StudySync

Why Are We Biased Against Games for Learning?

A Simple Teacher Habit Tracker

7 Must-Have Features for Online Learning Platforms

K–12 Teachers Use Virtual and Augmented Reality Platforms to Teach Coding

8 President’s Day Activities

Schools Need Robust Networks to Support Internet of Things

Podcast pedagogy: Leveraging audio programs for learning

The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

How to Build a Modern School – 6 Key Elements to Embed in Your Groundwork

3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom

Gamify Learning: 20+ Resources

9 President’s Day Activities

14 Quick ways to tech-up your classroom

6 Ways in which an LMS is central to an effective e-learning strategy

Assessing the effectiveness of cloud-based web filters for K-12 schools

Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Pass That Test! 18 Test Taking Resources and Strategies!

7+ Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

JotForm Reports–A Fresh Way to Energize Remote Learning

Podcasting in the classroom: The digital tool you should be using

Pedagogy first, technology second – the key to successful hybrid classes

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