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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Smartphones have always been associated with leisure and entertainment more than education and learning, and teachers are inclined toward blanket bans in the classroom.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Are Smartphones a good idea? The post Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move? Liz Kolb in episode 387 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We discuss the pro’s and cons. Listen to the Show. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning

Neo LMS

How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning. But school leaders also know all efforts to effectively adopt edtech are well worth it. The shift to online learning has made the school LMS a central piece of the edtech puzzle in an increasing number of schools. Either way, education technology is here to help.

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If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?

Edsurge

After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. But they do have a small built-in computer, a camera, a microphone and speakers.

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8 Ways in which edtech supports Vocational Education

Neo LMS

That being said, given the practical aspect of these schools, there are bigger questions to ask about the role of edtech in vocational education. What can edtech do for students who wish to work more physically demanding jobs? . 8 Ways in which edtech supports Vocational Education. Edtech and vocational education.

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New Global Survey Offers Snapshot of Technology in the Classroom in 2019

EdTech Magazine

Forty-two percent use smartphones, 33 percent use interactive whiteboards and 20 percent use tablets. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how educators are using mobile devices to make a positive impact. Smartphones Are Not Universal in K–12. One particular area of technology the survey highlighted as growing is smartphones.

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Technology in the Classroom: The Complete Guide

ViewSonic Education

Then see some common modern additions to the classroom ranging from computers to smartphones. Then you won’t want to miss the advantages (and disadvantages) to modern EdTech. Click here for a more complete timeline on the history of EdTech. Smartphones. Rinse and repeat throughout the history of education.