ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

USB-C has already stormed the market and will only continue to show its incredible value in workplace, home office, and EdTech environments. Having one cable for your smartphone, tablet or a portable speakers is big relief that will also hugely reduce e-waste. The Present and Future of USB-C . Speed limits are no longer an issue .

Technology 418

Technology E-rate Laptops Data 418

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

Using that information, administrators chose to integrate DreamBox , a software solution designed to help math teachers teach and assess students. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! After deliberation, they determined their goal was to shift to smaller, more personalized learning. .

E-rate 348

E-rate Case Study Strategy Report 348

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find. So naturally, one of the big questions we face is, how can we help ensure effective edtech happens more often? to outlay an estimated $8 billion annually on software and digital resources, not including hardware.

EdTech 216

EdTech Comparison Study Groups 216

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Two schools also ­feature interactive touch LED panels running SMART Notebook software. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! That money, combined with federal E-rate funds , enabled St. The boards are augmented with ­amplifiers and speakers.

Technology 300

Technology E-rate Learning Blackboard 300

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition).

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Funds are available through the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), E-rate program, and federal COVID relief funds like the CARES Act. software and electronic textbooks, as is the case in New Mexico ) to physical devices (e.g. But these options, too, come with a catch.

Technology 214

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 214

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With filtering and blocking software becoming a mainstay in public education institutions, it is important to understand the legal implications of these tools. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy.

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 279

Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

There are several types of web filtering software for schools, though. What is web filtering software? Web filtering software for schools can restrict content based on categories, keywords or website addresses. Why do schools use filtering software? So which kind is best for your school district and learning needs?

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Software Social Media Digital Citizenship E-rate 245

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

EdTech 115

EdTech Resources AEM STEM 115

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. Today, over 2.9

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. Lenovo announced new hardware, software and services solutions designed to inspire and enable learning anywhere.

EdTech 137

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 137

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In a telephone interview, Phil Hill, edtech guru and co-publisher of the widely followed e-Literate blog , acknowledged that “the LMS is not only part of the university’s core infrastructure, but it also allows faculty and students to use technology creatively in the classroom.”

Online Learning 163

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 163

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

All students need and deserve a safe, reliable, and adaptable edtech ecosystem to support and nurture their learning experience. Related : 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection.

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E-rate Laptops Data EdTech 117

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Nevertheless, as virus rates continue to surge in many parts of the US and more and more schools are choosing to keep their buildings shuttered through at least the first half of the fall semester, it looks as though distance learning may be here to stay for a while. Read more: 14 Awesome examples of Critical Thinking EdTech.

Social Media 195

Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

K-12 teachers, tutors and faculty can’t be trained on edtech like machine operators in a shop. Managing edtech tools isn’t and was never intended to be their main gig. Explore how to vet edtech tools to ensure they promote access for every kind of learner. The analogy stops here, though.

Training 162

Training Digital Learning How To EdTech 162

EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2022

The correct definition of the concept is necessary to set the right learning tools: today an e-course is not only a slideshow in PowerPoint but also drag-and-drop simulators, interactive tasks, games, tests, and much more. Plugins (or third-party software) on your site. At this point, the target audience will also become clear.

Course 147

Course How To E-rate Udemy 147

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about the men and women who are creating today’s EdTech companies. After leaving CPS, he began building a suite of web-based software applications to help manage the responsibilities of being an administrator. “I By Kenna McHugh.

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E-rate Software Report Company 100

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

False Claims, No Oversight There are multiple factors, such as content ratings and reviews, that parents, educators and caregivers of early learners must consider when children engage in virtual play, says Jennings. The rating system includes markers for content appropriateness on games. So it’s definitely a challenge,” she says.

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Video E-rate Mobility Tablets 198

Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Moving to the cloud can be good for both vendors and schools It is in the interests of the edtech industry for educators to feel confident about using technology. Edtech cannot afford to let the specter of cybercrime dampen enthusiasm. Wireless, once a frustration for many teachers, has largely improved. Cybercrime is the next threat.

EdTech 60

EdTech E-rate Symantec Data 60

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S. Effectiveness of Reading and Mathematics Software Products: Findings from the First Student Cohort (Mathematica Policy Research, 2007). The post U.S.

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 30, 2016

Future revenue in the $33 billion e-learning market is expected to fall precipitously in the United States and internationally, but sales of other types of digital learning products are predicted to rise, according to a market research report released recently. Unstable Economies Impact E-Learning Market.

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Report E-rate OER LMS 70

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

To “ungate” in software is to allow a user to proceed to the next level or into a new section. In some software, gating is a way for teachers to lever up or hold back individual students so that they can surge forward if they are high achievers or remain with a group. By LeiLani Cauthen. Imagine that.

Learning 100

Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

According to the fact sheet that the White House recently released, here’s what we know: Adobe has delivered creativity and e-learning software to over 950,000 students and teachers at more than 1,450 schools and launched more than 20 district-wide Adobe & ConnectED programs. Did companies fully deliver on their ConnectED promises?

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Adobe Broadband E-rate Future Ready 60

Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

In order to protect learners, it’s essential for a K-12 district or school to use web filtering software. Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” Should schools have web filters?

Digital Learning 130

Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. Today, over 2.9

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Are you still looking for reasons to create e-textbooks for students? If you draw a comparison between the two, i.e., traditional textbooks and interactive textbooks, you will see that e-textbooks clearly fare better than regular textbooks. Here’s our list of the 8 best eBook creation software. Easy to Create.

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eBook E-rate Libraries Software 64

There is no box

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Local IT service companies tend to be business focused, just like school IT shops of old, and are not well versed in the unique edtech challenges facing classrooms today. How do we get reliable bandwidth at a decent rate? We are now working on an e-rate application to double it again. Google Apps for Education.

EdTech 40

EdTech E-rate Google Company 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

SDK stands for Software Development Kit. Conclusion Understanding an ePUB Reader SDK ePUB Reader SDK stands for “Electronic Publication Reader Software Development Kit,” and it is basically a set of software tools. A critical component in this digital shift is the ePUB Reader SDK. It supports reflowable ePUB content.

eBook 52

eBook E-rate Android Software 52

Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

In general, OER was rated ‘considerably better on multiple specific aspects of teaching and learning, such as extending the core knowledge to novel tasks and situations and collaborating with others.’” . Screencast-O-Matic comes in the form of software that you can download and works across Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Android and iOS.

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OER Resources How To Education 130

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

After years of questioning the accessibility of Amazon’s Kindle e-reader , the National Federation of the Blind today announced that it will work with the online retailer to improve reading experiences for blind, low-vision, and deaf-blind students. Students also would be able to rate content. Schools’ e-Book ‘Marketplace’.

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Accessibility E-rate Assistive Technology iPad 40

NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Here’s the good news: Our government edtech officials are convinced that librarians should play a role in curating the burgeoning number of open educational resources (they gave us several shout-outs and ensured we were there). They are curation and edtech pioneers and are the best fit for propelling this movement forward.

OER 40

OER Edmodo E-rate Libraries 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The rate at which technological advancements are taking place is beyond measure. DRM software saves the day. By using DRM software, authors can also oversee the permissions of their content for security reasons. . So, choose a digital rights management software for your eBooks that checks all the boxes on your requirements list.

eBook 52

eBook Software E-rate Accessibility 52

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 13, 2024

The rise of digital book creation software has provided authors and publishers with the tools required to not only swiftly craft literary works but also aid their publishing and promotion. Take into account elements like pricing options, publishing tools, royalty rates, and distribution scope.

eBook 52

eBook Social Media Adaptive Learning E-rate 52

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning. Monitoring and assessment are also vital.

Technology 52

Technology Classroom Adaptive Learning E-rate 52

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 21, 2016

You will want to share the following with your classroom teacher partners and your school’s edtech leader: Best of Breed 2016 (categorized favorites). Top 100 Tools for Workplace Learning (for training, e-learning, performance support and social collaboration).

iPad 40

iPad Android E-rate Facebook 40

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. The internet of today bears l ittle resemblance to the internet of 20 years ago , and website blocking software likely needs to change, too. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:41.

Internet Safety 398

Internet Safety E-rate Social Media Policies 398

EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

EdTech that pretests for Lexile level then offers a range of books and monitors page progress has the ability to pinpoint possibly misunderstood material using such algorithms. By definition, it’s the “motion” of “e.” Second, social-emotional learning is the single biggest tech trend in software. . It can’t, however, offer love.

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EdTech E-rate Trends Equity of Access 203