Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

When testing moved online, it became painfully apparent to teachers how little students knew about using digital devices other than the internet, some apps, and iPads. The focus on online learning, thanks to COVID, has made that even more critical. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. Allowing everyone access to the same online content, virtual experiences, and digital devices is the only way we can move forward in this ever-connected global village. Use of Education Technology .

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The Tech Truck is just one of many professional development formats that CPS leaders have deployed to provide the ongoing and in-depth PD that teachers need to fully embrace and succeed with the technology they’re expected to incorporate into their pedagogy, says Erin Heinrich, one of the district’s blended-learning coordinators.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following Monterrey’s success, other Mexican higher ed institutions have launched new online programs mirroring Monterey Tech’s model. In Latin America, only about 15 percent of higher ed institutions offer hybrid options, and only about 20 percent deliver fully online courses. In the U.S., Elsewhere, not everyone was as fortunate.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2025

Some of that can be attributed to the pandemic and the loss of foundational academic and social skills during online learning. With new technologies and opportunities for help outside the classroom, like private tutoring or AI, wealthier students are often better equipped than their peers to enter college.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

After schools switched from physical instruction to remote learning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, districts and state leaders assured families they would get devices for students and the technology resources needed to do schoolwork at home. He called for companies, foundations and individuals to donate technology resources.

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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?” How do I make online learning personal?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The student can be responsible for their own learning and feel good about being responsible for their own learning,” Evans said.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Keep reading to learn about six of the most significant benefits of immersive, metaverse learning, or head over to UNIVERSE , by ViewSonic and see the latest in metaverse education. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? The surge in e-learning for K–12 schools has also put a stronger spotlight on persistent issues of equity.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? The surge in e-learning for K–12 schools has also put a stronger spotlight on persistent issues of equity.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. Everyone would have their tablet or laptop.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Laptops sit much lower on a work surface. Does your school issue laptops or Chromebooks to all students? How would these teachers add instruction previously covered by a technology specialist or computer teacher? This typically involves some degree of space and technology build out. Learning lab. Maker space.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

Digital divide is a term used to describe the gap present in society between those who have access to the internet and technology and those who don’t. Additionally, Alamo Colleges District invested $5 million in laptops, hotspots and other technology tools specifically for remote learning and working.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

When Nettie Johnson fired up her first online class for her fifth graders in Topeka, Kansas last March, she knew they were flying by the seat of their pants. She had her laptop and Wi-Fi “but it was really difficult because if I was sharing my screen, I couldn’t really see the kids. Her fellow teachers commiserated. Their smiles!

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

While the pandemic still took its toll, adapting to online learning was smoother in Lindsay due to its preexisting infrastructure and history of adaptation. The role of technology. Lindsay’s ability to rapidly pivot to remote learning in spring 2020 was largely due to preexisting infrastructure.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Without reliable access to the internet and devices like laptops or cell phones, college students probably aren’t going to succeed in online learning. A new survey shows that college students’ attitudes correlate with their personal experiences with online learning.

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) has been around since 2001, providing 7th & 8th Grade students and teachers with devices and more. Recently a new piece of “Concept Draft” legislation popped up: LD 137: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 6, 2020

Someone will always be left behind as one teacher figures out a pedagogical shift that matters and another does not, or as one school maximizes its use of technology while another school struggles to get laptops into its students’ hands. Let’s think in terms of complexities and unities rather than in distance and fragments.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Witnessing how many students lacked access to the most basic components of online learning—devices and internet access—LEANLAB and their partners across the metro region took immediate action. million in funds to provide 1,528 laptops, tablets, and devices, as well as 869 hotspots for local students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Teachers are revered , most families spend about a third of their income on their children’s education, and most students spend at least an hour a day on some kind of online learning. JMDedu's CEO and founder, Diou Zhang, kicking off the Global Education Technology Summit this week.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Compounding the issue this spring was that demand for devices outpaced supply , delaying purchase orders and how quickly districts could send laptops to students.

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) has been around since 2001, providing 7th & 8th Grade students and teachers with devices and more. Recently a new piece of “Concept Draft” legislation popped up: LD 137: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2018

Ideally, it will be a space that allows for a laptop, tablet, or computer, so your child can work on online learning. Having access to technology will also make it easier for your child to gain access to tutoring, which will be beneficial throughout the year.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 19, 2020

Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )! Unplugged activities allow educators to teach coding away from laptops and tablets. About Christine.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? The surge in e-learning for K–12 schools has also put a stronger spotlight on persistent issues of equity.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? The surge in e-learning for K–12 schools has also put a stronger spotlight on persistent issues of equity.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? The surge in e-learning for K–12 schools has also put a stronger spotlight on persistent issues of equity.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 17, 2017

I have been critical of the treatment of technology in both the 2015 and 2016 Education Next back-to-school polls for a variety of reasons, including sloppiness in reporting, bias, and lack of relevance to education policy and practice considerations.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Enter the power of virtual technology. SPICE was meeting all of their learners’ needs except one, rural isolation, and this drove their focus on using technology to strengthen their program. Virtual Learning: A Human-Centered Approach. A virtual learning center is different than distance or online learning.

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 4, 2020

The advancement of technology has had a noticeable impact on education. With online learning, there has been a deliberate change from the traditional class setup. . But, does e-learning have any benefit for teachers? Online learning is rich with materials such as videos and photos, and various websites.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

This will take many forms, from institutions evolving their operations to students optimizing their learning with technology to caregivers connecting directly with their children’s education through edtech services. To implement these technologies, edtechs must first establish a solid foundation and strategy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 28, 2020

Since we don’t know how long online classes will be required, it’s important to invest in an upgrade of your technology , so you and your child can keep up. After all, they need to learn new skills on the computer and do their work by themselves. Check How Your Child Adapts to Online Teaching. Help Children Relax.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

In the past 18 months, educators across the country learned how to adjust their instruction to online learning environments; many had to completely rethink how they would approach their content to meet the needs of all learners. Interested in becoming an HP Teaching Fellow? Sign up to be notified when applications open.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

And a majority of students–70 percent–are concerned about having enough money to purchase the technology needed for college. There is also a concerning new data point: Nearly three quarters of students are worried they won’t be able to pay for the technology they need for college.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As you create routines, keep the following in mind: Some students may have access to the latest technology and a supportive and stress-free home environment. Some families may have multiple children sharing one laptop. These can cover things like: What they will be learning. What tasks to complete. Content and materials needed.

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