EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

With Windows 10, Microsoft provides a range of technologies to help educators find the right experience for their students. . For example, students can interact with their laptops and PCs via voice, pen, touch screen and gesture to find a learning style that fits them best. Expand the Classroom with Mixed Reality Tools.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

One of the key ways in which schools can improve on-campus communication is through organized use of digital signage technology. However, this is rapidly expanding, as school leaders and teachers are recognizing some of the exciting ways this technology can be used within academic environments. . What is Digital Signage? .

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

As with so many things, to a certain extent it should be a case of ‘technology to the rescue’! However technology’s effectiveness is always subject to the applicability of its design principles to any particular user. 11 Resources to Blend Technology and Special Needs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My The classroom, where the actual learning takes place, was surprisingly void of impactful technologies. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it?

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

Here, technology propels discovery, and furniture is more than just functional—it morphs into a portal to boundless learning opportunities. Enhancing Education with Technology Venturing into EdTech can feel like exploring an endless ocean of solutions. Why not take it a step further?

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology. In some teacher preparation programs, pre-service teachers are not provided with any opportunities to engage with technology in meaningful ways.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My The classroom, where the actual learning takes place, was surprisingly void of impactful technologies. Why have a laptop policy if there is not software to go with it?

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

TECHNOLOGY HELPS—BUT ONLY IF IT CAN BE USED. That’s why advances in technology have been invaluable to students who read and write slowly. Dyslexic students are finding they can complete assignments faster when they employ special features on a laptop or iPad that help work around their dyslexia-related issues. Speech-to-Text.

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Kathy Schrock

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

I connected my laptop and the iPad via ParallelsAccess, AirPlayed the iPad to my desktop, and was able to record the iPad playing a Flash video from the laptop using Reflector on the desktop. I provide Ed Tech and Assistive Technology support to students with disabilities. Flash content on the iPad. This is amazing!

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

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The Mobile Native

MAY 19, 2013

This year''s topics include project-based learning, assistive technologies, Common Core State Standards, Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT), and the open content revolution. Mobile Learning Experience 2013 will also address other devices like laptops, Chromebooks, and Android tablets. Learn more at mobile2013.org

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

“A lot of people worry that technology will take the place of the teacher, but I think it’s exactly the opposite,” said math teacher Kaswell. Around him, the busy classroom hums as 30 students work on laptops, interact with other teachers and chat among themselves. Photo: Sarah Gonser. BROOKLYN, N.Y. Every computer and iPad has it.”.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 16, 2016

The top story this week is a post that responds to a story about an uninformed school headmaster who mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. Read it to discover some incredible assistive technologies for students. Read this story to find out why he was wrong. 8 Lessons for The Uninformed.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 23, 2016

For the second week, the top story is a post that responds to a story about an uninformed school headmaster who mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. Read it to discover some incredible assistive technologies for students. Read this story to find out why he was wrong. GeniusHour.

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cross Post From Tony Vincent''s Learning in Hand Interested in iPad, iPod touch, tablets, netbooks, laptops, phones, apps, podcasting, Android, iOS, and web-based tools? Excited about mobile technology for learning and teaching? Want to connect with other educators and learn from their successes and challenges?

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 9, 2016

Next up is a post that responds to a story about an uninformed school headmaster who mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. After that we have a post that shows how technology can help improve student writing. There are a few more to round out the top. Check em out below.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

District and school leaders talk about the need to bridge the gap between curriculum and educational technology, but often fall short of succeeding. The same is true when considering curriculum initiatives; technology is left out of the discussion. Technology can put a wealth of material literally into the palm of a student’s hand.

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edWeb.net

MAY 12, 2017

The VIS uses technology to show visual symbols, maintain children’s attention, and provide compelling multimedia language instruction. Wearable technology, like the Apple Watch, allows for discrete support that is there whenever the individual needs it.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association , "[a]ssistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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techlearning

MAY 29, 2018

Beth Heile, Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist for North Shore School District 112 of IL, uses interactive displays to keep the classroom truly inclusive. Use of this tech not only engages students (and keeps them on their toes when asked to share their work), but it can help kids with challenges.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 19, 2018

I showed him an old standby, Sheppard Software , a website built in Flash so it must be used on a laptop or chromebook. This is just one stack but the images of the countries are small and it's hard to relate part to whole. He liked it much better, and here's where curriculum contexts can always be blended with a strategic focus.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

Like other arrogant Luddites in power, he is responsible for negligent technology spending because he is clueless about how to use it effectively. Because he failed to understand how technology can “redefine” learning he wasted money and deprived students of quality learning. and he never bothered learning. He’s right. Well, yeah.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

She moves her food strategically off camera and ensures she has multiple devices logged in: her phone, laptop and desktop. They’ve been taking turns presenting on disabilities such as dyslexia, brain injuries and deafness; Noble gave hers, on assistive technologies for children with physical disabilities, last week.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. Students must be proficient in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and using technology responsibly. What are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Technology is a great tool–but what specific tech aids in student learning? Let’s examine the transformative impact of specific technologies that empower students, fostering engagement, personalization, and skill development in the dynamic realm of learning. What technology helps students learn?

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