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Review: Microsoft’s Portable Surface Laptop SE is Scaled Down Yet Powerful

EdTech Magazine

As schools and parents rushed to purchase laptops during the pandemic, it’s entirely possible that some bought devices that were not designed for K–12 students. That is why Microsoft conducted research with elementary schools to find out what younger students really needed in a computing device.

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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District. The teachers I was working with only had access to a laptop cart, thus apps that had to be downloaded on a device were not an option. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools.

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From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

EdTech Magazine

Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. However, by 2022, about 90 percent of middle and high schools reported providing students with devices, and 84 percent of elementary schools said they were doing the same, according to a 2022 EdWeek survey.

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Show Floor News—The Imagine Learning Solution

eSchool News

zSpace unveiled the zSpace Imagine Learning Solutiona headset-free AR/VR laptop system designed specifically for elementary learners. All laptops come with a 3-year warranty. Each app is designed to align with elementary-level learning standards.

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E–Rate Updates Free Up Resources for New Classroom Technology Projects

EdTech Magazine

But without good internet, the laptop that you have won’t work,” says Hector Reyna, CTO of Socorro Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. E-rate discounts free up funds for everything from coding in elementary schools to robotics programs. “It MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out everything you need to know about E-rate.

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Best Laptops for Elementary and Secondary Students

techlearning

Get the best laptop for students to use in class and for remote learning.

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Kids’ Computer Posture Explored

Ask a Tech Teacher

Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. If your kid often uses a laptop to study, get him a laptop tray so he can raise the display to eye level. The same goes when he’s using a computer.

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