Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 21, 2016

Our learners love their mobile devices. However, many of our learners rarely use their mobile devices to communicate with others face-to-face or develop relationships with their peers. In my digital book, Learning to Go , you’ll find rubrics, handouts, and lesson plans for the activities listed below. ” – Henry Ford.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. It’s almost a sin not to own a mobile device. Our mobile devices are online 24/7. Put that in the context of learning and what do you get? Mobile learning of course.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Liz Kolb reflects upon how far cell phones have come since she wrote one of the first books on cell phones in the classroom. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). She is a MACUL board member and a member of the COSN advisory board for mobile learning and emerging technologies.

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Ditch That Textbook

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Mobile devices are everywhere. More people interact with digital media through mobile now than through desktop computers, and that number continues to grow. Seventy five percent of kids under eight have their own mobile device. [.].

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2017

“You can see an evident shift from formal curriculum-based learning to informal just-in-time learning, and this is just the beginning!” ~ Pooja Jaisingh. Integrating technology in the classroom does not mean you need an Internet connection. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or Learning to Go.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2011

The other day I came across this article where interactive whiteboards (IWB''s) were touted as the most effective piece of classroom technology followed by individual netbooks for each student (these were being used predominately as e-readers). So what is the most effective classroom technology? Opinions will vary, but here is mine.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2014

Part of the Byte-sized Potential and Mobile Learning categories. Most of our students love learning and creating even if they do not express this in our classes. We can use this popular free mobile app and social network to engage our students and get them to connect with our subject matter. – Yousuf Karsh.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

As teachers and administrators, grappling with off-task behaviors and distractions when it comes to student phones in the classroom has occurred at some point. I am a huge proponent of harnessing and leveraging mobile technology in the classroom. Mobile technology is more accessible than it has ever been.

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Brilliant or Insane

APRIL 11, 2015

In Teaching the iStudent: A Quick Guide to Using Mobile Devices and Social Media in the K-12 Classroom (Corwin, 2014), I contend that we are not far from every student, no matter his or her age, having some kind of Internet-ready mobile device. The sooner teachers embrace mobile learning, the [.].

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

I serve as the Communications Chair for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network, a Member at Large for Games & Sims, the Innovations and Resources Co-Chair for the Teacher Education Network and the PAECT (PA ISTE affiliate) Historian. I am also an Attorney and have a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2015

Frank Smith Mobile devices are more prevalent in K–12 classrooms than ever. A new survey on mobile learning from Project Tomorrow shows that today's schools are relying increasingly on students having experience with devices like smartphones and tablets to engage in modern curriculum.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 23, 2022

The evolving digital technologies are taking mobile learning to the next level with interactive content that promotes self-paced learning anytime and anywhere, while on the go. In other words, mobile learning supports eLearning and classroom teaching.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

The following post is a modified excerpt from Uncommon Learning. Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2019

To that end, we’ve identified 10 trends that we believe indicate the future of eLearning and its role in the classroom. Adaptive Learning. Now, teammates can offer insight and support from anywhere, whether it be their classroom, their homes, or their nearby coffeeshops. Gamification.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

As suggested by the event’s theme, Bold Educators Activate Change , this event is about actively introducing educational technology in the classroom. .

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

Even though the cost of mobile devices has gone down, considerable purchasing challenges persist. Since the kids weren’t bringing in the devices, I inquired as to how they made it into the classroom. Innovative educators like Deborah Weckerly are always looking for ways to improve the learning experience for kids.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

Using technology just for the sake of using it equates to a huge waste of instructional time that could be dedicated to deep, meaningful learning. All to often I have seen schools put interactive whiteboards (IWB''s) in every classroom or go 1:1 with very little focus on learning. It also equates into a huge wast of money.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. Author of The Teacher’s Guide to Google Classroom. 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 14, 2018

Makerspaces are a wonderfully interactive, highly creative and increasingly valued part of classrooms in the technology age. This is a mobile app that mimics real world mechanics in a child-friendly environment. Read more: Top 7 education apps for the classroom. Everything Machine. MaKey MaKey. Backyard Engineers. Photo source.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2014

They also downloaded SkyMap (or similar programs specific to their app market) and roamed the classroom to find where their zodiac sign was during the day. educational technology mobile learning mobile learning devices New Milford High School science'

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Some current trends that shape up the e-learning industry at the moment are rather new, others are currently under the spotlight, while others are proven tactics that will continue to lead to great results. AR, VR, MR. These two-letter acronyms are omnipresent lately in e-learning conversations. Mobile learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

Students need to fully understand that they are tools for learning. Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices. When using these devices in the classroom, the teacher must ensure that there is a specific learning outcome connected to the device.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Digital and mobile learning can invigorate a dull classroom, boosting student engagement and motivating students to immerse themselves in learning. As with any tech-based instruction, the technology is just a tool for a highly-qualified teacher to use to augment a lesson and link learning to real life.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2015

Over the past two years the way we deliver content and other features through mobile has evolved and Beeonics has also evolved by starting a new journey. Recently, Beeonics re-branded itself to Gadget Software and has focused its business to develop mobile software specifically to schools – with a product called SchoolBuilder.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In order to support digital and mobile learning, students in K-12 classrooms need access to sufficient bandwidth, scalable and affordable broadband infrastructure, and robust Wi-Fi. And for the most part, they have it. Related content: 6 realities about district broadband connections.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Image credit: [link] For those educators and schools that are either resistant to or unsure about using social media, I challenge you to move from a fixed to a growth mindset to create schools that work better for kids and establish relevance as a leader in your district, school, or classroom. That is not BYOD.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom. So, then, why all the hoopla about m-learning?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2017

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” What follows are a list of free web tools and apps to record a desktop, mobile screen, or whiteboard. ” – David Warlick.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Related Content: eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide. The eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide is here! It features strategies to help you effectively use digital and mobile learning resources, along with tips to support digital and mobile learning initiatives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2017

Come by PowerSchool’s Classroom of the Future in 207A where they will be giving away Apple Watches, Microsoft Surfaces and Amazon Echos. For those of you are not at ISTE check out the Unified Classroom at PowerSchool.com/solutions/unified-classroom. . Google classroom. Author of The Teacher’s Guide to Google Classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Identified by EDUCAUSE as a top strategic technology , active learning classrooms (ALCs) go beyond just outfitting learning spaces with technology. These engaging, dynamic spaces provide new pedagogical opportunities, support active learning, and help students develop relevant skills.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

But if you ask teachers who have never used a social network, blog, or mobile device for learning in their classrooms to discuss connected education, you are likely to be met with blank stares, furrowed eyebrows and shrugged shoulders. Enter Corwin Press and the Connected Educators Series. According to DeWitt, we can.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Mobile Learning. Mobile Learning has been a big edtech topic for years and it’s not going away anytime soon. Six out of 10 teachers said mobile devices allowed them to provide more personalized help to students. Eighty-one percent of educators believed mobile devices enrich classroom education.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 8, 2017

Mobile Show and Tell – Divide students into small groups. Each student spends about 30 seconds sharing a personal photo from a mobile device and the anecdote behind the photo. Epic Selfie Adventures – Send students on an epic selfie adventure. Download the free slide presentation students you can adapt here.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Manzo asked the students to take out their mobile devices and submit their questionnaire answers using Poll Everywhere. This was an extremely significant event as this represented the first time that a teacher and students used mobile devices in NMHS as a learning tool.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Mobile technology is huge - smartphones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks - and provides some great learning opportunities. itslearning has gathered statistics from sources like the “Harvard Gazette,” Ambient Insight, and PBS regarding the effect of mobile devices on the education of Generation Z. infographics mobile learning'

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Mobile technologies allow adult learners to study anytime, anywhere, extending their learning far beyond classroom hours. According to Pew Research Center , 92 percent of American adults own cell phones, and they are embracing their phones as learning tools.

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