ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Having one cable for your smartphone, tablet or a portable speakers is big relief that will also hugely reduce e-waste. offer considerable improvements in data transfer rates, with 10 and 20 gigabits per second, respectively. Speed limits are no longer an issue . Speed limits are no longer an issue . For example, USB 3.2

Technology 418

Technology E-rate Laptops Data 418

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Students have fewer barriers to learning when they can use their tablets or laptops not only to find homework instructions, read e-books, and share important information with their families, but to create and work on independent projects, research topics that interest them, and connect with subject experts.

Accessibility 336

Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 336

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2018

Instead of replacing the computer lab, which was in the district’s plans, Battaglia spent the money to go one-to-one with tablets. Small districts also can resell equipment, take advantage of E-rate funds and evaluate systems yearly for redundancies or other unnecessary spending.

E-rate 294

E-rate EdTech Social Media System 294

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today’s students see themselves as digital natives , the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen more investment in classroom technologies , with students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks.

E-rate 255

E-rate Learning Smartphone Tablets 255

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Today’s focus is to give every student a digital device, much as kids used to be provided tablets and pencils. Digital books often require their own proprietary program.

eBook 203

eBook Khan Academy Tablets Chromebook 203

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

Social media services paired with high rates of Internet connectivity allow multiple forms of information—web links, videos, audio files, images, text messages, and documents—to be delivered and consumed in multiple ways. Ferriter, W, Ramsden, J, & Sheninger, E. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.

Social Media 265

Social Media Twitter E-rate Mobility 265

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

Digital Divide 116

Digital Divide E-rate Libraries Advocacy 116

Waterford

APRIL 6, 2021

When a child is exposed to musical education from a young age, the parts of their brain that process sound, speech, reading, and language develop at an accelerated rate.[1] If your classroom has tablets available, try TuneTrain —a free app that teaches children how to create music. Sources : Gersema, E. Wetter, O. Koerner, F.,

Classroom 263

Classroom E-rate Elementary Study 263

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

On the primary and high-school levels, schools that successfully integrate technology into their classrooms see increased performance, better behavior from students, and lowered drop-out rates. Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience.

Technology 150

Technology Laptops Secondary Tablets 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. laptops and tablets, as is true in Maine ) according to a recent analysis from the State Educational Technology Directors Association.

Technology 214

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 214

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Today, even kindergarteners sit in circles on the floor with Wi-Fi tablets on their laps. Here is what you need to know: Sources of RFR exposure The multiple RFR sources in a typical classroom include tablets, laptops, cell phones, clickers, cell boosters, and Wi-Fi networks. Oct 18;21(1):92. Fernández, C., de Salles, A. Morris, R.

Classroom 144

Classroom Tablets E-rate Laptops 144

ViewSonic Education

JULY 30, 2023

You can either have them mounted to the wall, placed on a trolley, or have an e-poster system for even more mobility of the display. 709 color accuracy, and an ultra-fast 3,840Hz refresh rate, the images produced are lifelike and just stunning. Some portable monitors are even more fragile than a standard tablet.

Meeting 370

Meeting How To Software Conference 370

Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

E-learning, for some, can be boring if they just stick to the “rules”. You know like, not expanding the already-existing e-learning concepts and techniques instructors and educators already know. Smartphones and tablets in classrooms can be used to enhance collaboration between students. They’re virtually ubiquitous.

BYOD 150

BYOD E-rate Khan Academy LMS 150

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. It estimates another 4,300 districts could be upgraded in the 2020-21 academic year. It has also created a nifty visual dashboard with state-by-state drill downs.

Broadband 212

Broadband Report Video EdTech 212

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When young children enter a virtual world of play, they’re most likely using apps on phones or tablets, according to a recent Common Sense Media analysis. The cognitive development expert says most of the research that does exist on early learners and gaming is focused on their experiences with apps on phones or tablets.

Video 200

Video E-rate Mobility Tablets 200

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

I have tried to focus instead on actual case studies demonstrating the success of e-learning models in these environments. The pilot generated positive results with the average successful pass rate being 86% across topics. One of the challenges, from an African perspective is Internet access, as well as consistent power. Descomplica.

E-rate 150

E-rate Blended Learning Case Study Mobility 150

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

When Howard-Suamico School District went digital, giving every student in grades 3 and up tablets or laptops, the change was immediate and dramatic. “If you didn’t have Internet access outside of school, you could learn in my class, but boy would it be at a different pace and rate and difficulty,” he says.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. It works on Chromebooks, Mac OS, Windows, tablets and mobile devices anytime students are learning. . protect their personal information.

Digital Citizenship 243

Digital Citizenship How To Internet Safety Hapara 243

Neo LMS

APRIL 4, 2017

This means that sitting still for long periods of time — let alone concentrating in that period — is harder today for youngsters than ever, and also perhaps a contributor to such high rates of ADHD diagnoses. An incorrect seated posture can quickly lead to fatigue, neck and back strains and consequently a decline in focus and comfort.

Outcomes 177

Outcomes E-rate Learning BYOD 177

EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Students receive personal devices, like a tablet or laptop, to use as part of the curriculum. From e-books and games to virtual tutors and classrooms, there is no shortage of tools to add. Many educators have already seen the benefits, from higher engagement to improved retention rates. Enhancing the Learning Experience.

Classroom 176

Classroom Laptops E-rate Social Media 176

Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

If a school receives E-rate program discounts for Internet access, they need to follow CIPA guidelines, including implementing a web filter. In this case, IT staff set up the filter as a program directly onto each school computer or tablet. Schools must filter or block online access to obscene or harmful images and pornography.

Software 245

Software Social Media Digital Citizenship E-rate 245

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Students have long been learning advanced concepts without the help of advanced tech, and teachers can continue teaching without devices like computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and more. Some programs help schools extend digital tools to students for home use, including laptops, tablets, and even internet access.

Accessibility 112

Accessibility Digital Divide E-rate Tablets 112

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

Already, K-12 schools are beginning to leverage the E-Rate for a digital transformation [read here and also here ]. And more schools are incorporating mobile tablets and smartphones into their curriculum [read about the staggering growth of Chromebook implementation here ].

Kaplan 105

Kaplan E-rate Smartphone Mobility 105

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The students at Maine Consolidated had tablets and laptops to access digital literacy programs like Study Island and Kahn Academy but–because of an unreliable Internet connection and extremely low bandwidth–couldn’t use them. Revised E-rate RFP Strategy. Mark Williams. A New Strategy.

E-rate 72

E-rate Broadband Comparison Tablets 72

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. percent and negative 1.1

Report 70

Report E-rate OER LMS 70

Education Superhighway

APRIL 3, 2018

The number of devices like tablets, laptops, and smartphones your network is supporting. Here are three key funding sources that can help: The FCC’s federal E-rate program provides public schools and libraries with funding for Internet services.

E-rate 70

E-rate Broadband BYOD Smartphone 70

Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

In one minute there are over 2 million search queries on Google, 6 million Facebook views, over 200 million e-mails sent and 100,000 tweets. Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are portable gateways into the Internet, and it is predicted by 2015 that there will be twice as many mobile devices on the planet as there are humans.

E-rate 66

E-rate Mobility Social Media Tablets 66

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention. And it’s a good thing she did.

Data 60

Data E-rate Course Tablets 60

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

government terms “persistent poverty,” meaning that it has had poverty rates at or exceeding 20 percent for over 30 years. The obesity rate for children ages 10 to 17 in Kentucky was 20.8 On a recent visit, a group of girls watched admiringly as she demonstrated how to write the letter E.

Kaplan 107

Kaplan E-rate Report Tablets 107

The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2018

Young people huddle over tablets, fiber optic cables run along the ceilings and a cybersecurity lab occupies the basement. The schools are the brainchild of Charles Butt, a big donor to local education causes and chairman of H-E-B, the region’s largest grocery store chain. million donation from H-E-B in 2016.

E-rate 108

E-rate Microsoft Industry STEM 108

Linways Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

can be collected at the desired rate, and compiled in the desired format. This approach has become highly popular in e-Learning, but it can also be implemented in the classroom, when selective delivery of digital content becomes a part of personalized instruction. Using ICTs for effective teaching and learning. New role of teacher.

Education 81

Education E-rate Mobility Assessment 81

EdTechTeam

JULY 24, 2017

Even if your school has bought iPads or Android tablets for every single student, and you have a true 1:1 take home initiative, you still cannot forget other factors concerning your school and community. Please share with tag #thinkopen Be sure to check out my e list of recommended creative apps at edutechserve.com/thinkopen.

Android 59

Android E-rate iPad Chromebook 59

Brainscape

OCTOBER 28, 2024

via GIPHY With everything you need right on your phone, tablet, or laptop, you can put all those snatches of downtime you have in any day to excellent use: 10 minutes between classes, 20 minutes on the train, 30 minutes waiting for your significant other to get ready. Sadler, P., & Good, E. Orbell, S., & Verplanken, B.

Study 52

Study Learning E-rate Libraries 52

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2016

In this week’s news: 7 things you need to know now about E-rate changes. A bigger annual cap isn’t the only recent change to the E-rate program. I can’t fit all of this week’s news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eSchoolNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed.

E-rate 40

E-rate Tablets Mobility Learning 40

Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

(Similar forces are said to contribute to a tightening in the global, self-paced e-learning market.). The prognosticators at Futuresource, meanwhile, are bullish on 2-in-1 devices, or devices with detachable or convertible keyboards that can be used either as a traditional laptop, or as a tablet. million shipments from 5.7

E-rate 40

E-rate Chromebook Microsoft Tablets 40

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. 4 E-Learning Obstacles in Higher Education. Low Cost of Production.

eBook 64

eBook E-rate Libraries Software 64

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Leveraging new funding opportunities such as E-Rate or ESSER, the superintendents faced with unique challenges used the funding sources thoughtfully. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

Broadband 98

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 98