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Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom

Neo LMS

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has gained some momentum in today’s education system. From temp teachers to entire school districts, more and more educational staff debate about or seriously consider the adoption of BYOD in their instruction. Adopting BYOD in schools seems like a win-win situation.

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Personalized Learning: The Why, How, and What

A Principal's Reflections

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is chugging ahead with the 5th on the horizon. Education is at a crossroads. New technologies have radically changed the world that all of us live and work in across the globe. In many cases, this has been a good thing, but not always.

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3 Common Student Data Sharing Solutions — and How to Overcome Them

EdTech Magazine

“My office is constantly slammed with unique, one-off data requests,” Tim Cariss, the director of assessment and accountability for the Chico Unified School District told attendees of the annual Education Technology Industry Network conference. It’s like a constant flood.”.

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5 steps for implementing a 1:1 program

Neo LMS

The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. Google, Microsoft and Apple are really just the big players of the industry, but you’ll find many more options if you look beyond them. Take your time and do your research. It will be worth your while.

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To improve cybersecurity, start at the endpoints

eSchool News

Schools need to prioritize thwarting industrious hackers who are intent on getting to the treasure trove of information and personally identifiable information (PII) schools manage. A 2018 SecurityScorecard report found that, out of 17 major industries, the education sector ranked last in terms of cybersecurity performance.

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What type of LMS is best for your school: proprietary, open-source, or cloud-based?

Neo LMS

The e-learning industry is booming and the technology that made this possible is constantly evolving. Wherever you turn, there’s something new that ed-tech people talk about, from big initiatives like BYOD programs to smaller things like new educational apps and even updated LMS features.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. This is a bonanza for the tech industry and other vendors. Appealing to all ages for all occasions, the iPad topped the market in the following years after its release.

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