Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2021

SyncSpace is a sharable, zoomable, collaborative whiteboard for iPads, mobile devices, laptops, and computers. IPEVO –draw and annotate directly onto real-time camera image from your iPad, images in the Photo Library, or a blank whiteboard. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Free to try.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. We have about 20 in our high school libraries that students can check out.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At Eligible applicants include all K-12 school districts (public, private, charter, and tribal), colleges and universities, and public libraries in the U.S.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Digital accessibility is about ensuring that all users can perceive, use, and operate web content, software, mobile apps, and other forms of digital media. Use of Education Technology .

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. Any Device Will Do Americans have lots of consumer technology tools to choose from, and they haven’t all made the same selections.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

The impact of mobile computing on education is indisputable. Full computer lab workstations deliver greater computing power and more screen space than mobile devices. Laptops sit much lower on a work surface. Does your school issue laptops or Chromebooks to all students? It’s a case of the right tool for the job.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. My graduate studies focused on integrating technology across the curriculum. From then on I brought my laptop computer to class. “Typing by the Numbers”. More on ELL.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2024

The pilot program will provide schools and libraries with cybersecurity services and equipment. It will also allow the FCC to gather and analyze data on which cybersecurity services and equipment would best help K-12 schools and libraries address growing cyber threats and attacks against their broadband networks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

Repurpose cart devices or class laptops to go home. Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. GetEpic –Digital library for kid’s books. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. San Diego Virtual Zoo. Biology simulations.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology. The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

The technology exists and is available to bridge this gap. Our schools and libraries need it. billion would provide adequate support for the next year for schools and libraries to provide connected learning devices, like laptop computers, with secure Internet access via mobile hotspots, cable modems, and other types of connections.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2015

Technology plays an important role in the classroom. Teachers can apply technology to help students learn through inter active games and simulations, or by taking advantage of educational resources online. Technology can facilitate communication and collaboration between students and between students and their teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It can be plugged into a heavy base for free-standing use or directly into a laptop for greater mobility. Besides displaying documents to your laptop and class screen, you can record video or audio which can be uploaded to YouTube (or emailed), annotate and edit images, and even make Skype/Google Hangout calls. HUE Animation.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 25, 2022

They are both usually found on professional monitors and are considered a wide color gamut , which is a new TV technology that offers an increase in color. The post Using DCI-P3 Color Gamut For Video Editing appeared first on ViewSonic Library. Think redder reds, greener greens, and bluer blues.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 3, 2024

Unlike the traditional business-to-business (B2B) model, publishers and authors can now directly sell their books to customers via these apps, eliminating the need for intermediaries like bookstores or libraries. One of the most significant advantages of eBook reader apps is their portability. Q: Those are remarkable insights!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. When combined with state-of-the-art cloud technology, it is also a secure, effective way to share customized digital content with students. We asked where it fits in the journey toward universal broadband.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 26, 2024

Having grown up in the digital age, she’s always been intrigued by the world of eBooks and how technology is reshaping the reading experience. She knows that the publishing world is rapidly evolving, and understanding the impact of digital reading technologies is crucial for staying ahead of the curve.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Interface Expansion : Full-screen expansion of the classroom experience to support the user experience on desktop and mobile devices. Interactive eBooks: Offering a read-aloud option, titles are located within the lesson stream and in the searchable library. Cengage is the education and technology company built for learners.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

This shift to technology-mediated teaching and learning puts a spotlight on the homework gap -- the divide between students who have home broadband access and those who do not. Most households have mobile devices, but it’s hard to get work done on a phone. Check your local library. With nearly all schools in the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. International Children’s Digital Library. Open Library. Gutenberg Project. Books are read online.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

Today’s most popular augmented and virtual reality applications are typically available for mobile devices, but many classrooms have moved from tablets to Chromebooks, especially at the secondary level. Chromebooks are often cheaper than other laptops and tablets like iPads, and they’re simpler to manage for district technology departments.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 13, 2019

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops had become a permanent requirement along with using technology in the classrooms by this time. Thus, replacing expensive textbooks with technology in the classroom is the right thing to do in the current scenario. Provide Access to K-12 Libraries. WANT TO KNOW HOW KITABOO WORKS?

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 9, 2022

Given the mobile and versatile nature of this work style, USB-C monitors (either stationary or portable) will allow anyone to directly connect and charge their laptops. The post The Hybrid Office: The Pros and Cons of Hot Desking appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a hybrid workplace where projects often extend beyond the confines of one’s office, having a portable monitor for your laptop can be a game-changer. Portable monitors typically feature HDMI or DisplayPort, but having a USB-C port is essential for seamless integration with your laptop.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2020

Preventing Security Threats Against the backdrop of new security and data privacy laws in the United States and Europe, preventing incidents related to cybersecurity and data privacy is becoming the top priority for technology leaders in school districts. How a digital app library can help K-12 achieve learning goals.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

New resources demonstrate libraries’ need for ed-tech partners. Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, is offering three new science products for academic and school libraries. An easy-to-use, intuitive interface available via web and mobile. Access through computers, laptops, tablets, interactive whiteboards or a projector.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

I think you’ll enjoy his thoughts: Technology has permeated every pore of our lives today, and education has been no exception. While the latter is not going to take place, some shifts in education are bound to happen with old technologies giving way to new. The same thing will happen to laptops. Desktop Computers.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Instant Access, Infinite Adventures When it comes to using white label eBook platforms, readers simply need to download the app, sign up, and dive into a vast library of books instantly. Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, our platform ensures a consistent and enjoyable reading experience across all devices.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

The app has a minimalistic look but great customizing features like changing formats, organizing the eBook library, bookmarking, etc. #4 This interactive eReader comes with multiple functionalities like a customizable library, smooth scrolling, brightness adjustment, font size adjustment, text-to-speech, etc. 5 Cool Reader. Conclusion.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 24, 2024

Strategies for Navigating Through DRM Challenges Multi-Platform eBook Readers Library Backup DRM Free Alternatives Advocate for a Positive Change VI. DRM, or digital rights management, refers to the tools and technology used to monitor and control digital content access, usage, and dissemination. Challenges of DRM V.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

We already knew there was a digital divide, but we avoided fixing the fundamental inequities by counting on students to search out libraries, computer labs and coffee shops, or to complete college work with only a cell phone or shared computer. This current pot of money serves many needs, from K-12 schools to libraries and telemedicine.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2020

A couple of decades ago, when I was dean of online learning at Stevens Institute of Technology, a small STEM college on the Hudson with a view of mid-Manhattan, we polled our digital students about why they chose to enroll as virtual learners. Of course, technology has brought new conveniences for on-campus as well as online students.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

Additionally, students can access content via any smart device, be it a mobile phone, laptop, tablet, or computer, ensuring they have a smooth studying experience across different devices.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Today, she’s the school’s Dean of Technology and a driving force behind an impressive technology program that has students and teachers rocketing toward new levels of learning.you can’t issue technology devices without understanding that these can be a productivity tool or a distraction. It’s gone full circle,” laughs Campos.

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