EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

How to Teach Cyber Safety in Kindergarten. One reality of the increasingly connected K–12 classroom is even the youngest students are routinely going online, using email and engaging with mobile apps that collect their information. But how do you teach a child as young as 5 how to safely navigate such technology?

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Mobile gaming is booming, mixing convenience with serious performance. Before you level up, though, you need to understand how to choose the perfect gaming monitor for your handheld device. Resolution : Full HD (1920×1080) is perfect for mobile gaming. Tempting, right? Connectivity : USB-C is your best friend here.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

While there are several strategies on how to improve guest experience in hotels, the use of LED displays is often overlooked. The rise of mobile LED displays with foldable screens turned the once static LED displays to premium devices on wheels that come pre-assembled for instant use.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

It’s always better for employees to use their company-provided laptops and mobile devices for work, rather than their personal devices. Working from a coffee shop, library or other public space opens employees up to hackers who are on the same network. Keep Work Devices Separate from Personal Devices. Avoid Public Wi-Fi.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Host how-to sessions about traditions or recipes. Check out my post, Creating Digital Books as Gifts for Others , to discover lesson ideas, web tools, and mobile apps for making digital books. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Host a Google HangOut or Skype Session.

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Android Libraries iPad eBook 335

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

Although research for the new report was largely conducted before the spread of COVID-19, its authors note that the pandemic will likely make learners even “more mobile, moving in and out of formal education as their job, health, and family situations change.” San Jose State Puts Blockchain on the Books How can libraries use ledgers?

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Mobility MOOC Libraries Report 197

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2018

While it offers many appealing pieces (homework assignment and grading, easy communication, and built-in metrics), one unique to Kiddom is their robust K-12 content library. The library is searchable by topic with preview features for selections. How to use the library. Khan Academy. Learn Zillion. PBS Learning Media.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Learner access to computers at home is limited, while access to mobile phones is high. Because of this, access to and use of online learning software—particularly those that are not mobile-optimal—tends to be limited to time spent within the learning facility.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Host how-to sessions about traditions or recipes. Check out my post, Creating Digital Books as Gifts for Others , to discover lesson ideas, web tools, and mobile apps for making digital books. Buncee has a large library of stickers, backgrounds, audio, images, animation, and videos. Host a Google HangOut or Skype Session.

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Android Libraries iPad eBook 315

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It has a huge library of videos and questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. It has a huge library of questions, covers a wide range of topics, and adapts to each student’s level. This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2021

SyncSpace is a sharable, zoomable, collaborative whiteboard for iPads, mobile devices, laptops, and computers. Students work together on a drawing (using a finger or stylus), math problem, how-to, or a mindmap by adding illustrations, text, and/or pictures. Free to try.

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Educreations iPad Digital Citizenship Laptops 419

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Technology, and especially the internet and mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, has become ubiquitous in our daily lives and affordable even to our public schools. Mobile devices let teachers and students do what they naturally want to do: move around the classroom or campus, work one-on-one and in small groups.

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Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 335

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. You can usually find free books at thrift stores or libraries or ask for donations from the community. Not all learners have the means to travel to a library, so make it easy for them to grab some materials.

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Libraries Social Media Microsoft Mobility 305

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Teachers need real, hands-on training that shows them how to use tech in ways that actually support their lessonsnot just another device added to their to-do list. You can even take things a step further by mounting interactive displays on motorized, mobile stands , making it easy to move them between classrooms.

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Technology Classroom How To Smartphone 243

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2019

Now that we have screentime reported to us on many phones, track it and work to spend less time looking at your mobile device. If you prefer face-to-face groups, check your local library or coffee shop for book clubs and other hobby groups. Go to the Library (or Dance Class or the Pool) Go to the library and check out some books.

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Libraries eBook Facebook Social Media 374

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said.

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Libraries Trends Mobility Outcomes 144

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Find ideas for activities in my slide presentation, Mobile Holiday Apps for Spreading Cheer. Mobile Holiday Apps for Spreading Cheer from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Choose from their library of holiday stickers, backgrounds, templates and images. You can tie reading, writing, and digital skills to any of these activities.

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Android Mobility Video Libraries 314

Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2020

As schools rapidly shift instruction to a learn-from-home situation, we’re thinking about how to integrate core learning sciences principles in this new context: What do we know improves learning? How can we implement these strategies with students at home? Students answered multiple choice questions individually on their handsets.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Session tracks focus on topics and insights relevant to various K-12 leadership titles: district leaders, school leaders, classroom leaders, IT leaders, coach leaders, inclusion leaders, esports leaders, and library leaders. His keynote, How to Help People Be Remarkable, will focus on how to empower the next generation to be remarkable.

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E-rate EdTech Conference Mobility 125

ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Read on to discover how to transform your classroom into an inclusive haven for learning! A well-designed classroom makes sure that every student, especially those with mobility challenges or sensory sensitivities, can participate fully and comfortably. The good news? You dont need to invest in costly refurbishments to fix this.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 19, 2023

A big part of learning how to run effective meetings is related to communication, so a strong emphasis must be placed on this area. Understanding how to run effective meetings is a major part of successful business leadership, and communication plays a crucial role in this. Of course, there are also some top tips to be aware of too.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

They can also send them as eBooks that people can read on their mobile devices or computers. How Does Book Creator Work? I made the above tutorial to show you how to set up Book Creator, but honestly, you don’t really need it. Here’s a class library for an elementary classroom. Book Creator Features.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Here are exactly 10 BYOD concerns, and some corresponding suggestions on how to overcome them. It’s really happening.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2020

Nashville Public Library. Nashville Public Library. While providers had long understood the need to work together, they lacked “a central place for connection and information to discuss the work,” according to Kelly Blenkenship, adult education project manager for the Nashville Public Library Foundation. YWCA of Nashville.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Click here for more detail and a how-to video. Here’s how to create one on PCs: Click Start. Click here for more detail and a how-to video. For more detail, see Dr. Technicko’s popular How to Train Your Robot. For example, if the student forgets how to solve a math problem, the QR code will take them to help.

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Robotics iPad Digital Citizenship Mobility 418

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-your-own adventure (kind of) role playing. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app. Some are narrative; others games.

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Common Core Mobility Digital Citizenship Groups 364

Neo LMS

AUGUST 5, 2021

On school devices (even mobile ones), administrators can already install antivirus software. Read more: Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 2]. Dodge email scams: Learning how to identify them. Unfortunately, schools are especially vulnerable to this one, and that’s how many security breaches start.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

When a device is Android EDLA-certified, it essentially becomes your gateway to effortless integration with the Google ecosystem of mobile services and apps. The open-source approach encourages device manufacturers to adapt and customize the Android OS for an array of mobile devices and accessories.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

One evening a man from another culture asked me how to spell a specific word. We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites. When I offered to bring my mobile lab to the class for monthly sessions, my offer was accepted. A translator was in the room for those who spoke Spanish.

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Laptops Facebook Digital Citizenship Mobility 346

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is a free desktop and mobile app that boasts a broad range of educational games. This is a mobile app that enables teachers to quickly assess their students. This is another mobile app, positioning itself as Astronomy for Everyone. Looking for inspiration on how to get your students moving? Satellite Tracker.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” Access the required site through mobile devices.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Libraries have always played a critical role in accelerating digital adoption. A report by the American Library Association (ALA) states that 88% of all public libraries offer formal or informal digital literacy programming to community residents.

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Libraries Broadband Chromebook Mobility 98

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

Our K-12 schools and public libraries are ready to do their part; and the mechanism exists to equitably and efficiently distribute funding via the existing federal E-rate program, which provides schools and libraries with money for internet access but is currently too limited in scope to be of much use in our current crisis.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2020

This week, I walked back into the library I abandoned in a chaotic rush in mid-March. Sure, in the past I’ve been in the library many times when no one else was around. Our transportation department partnered with our tech staff to deliver mobile hotspots on school buses to areas of town with limited internet access.

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