Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? It’s a smartphone that your students are using. We are all aware of the negative impacts of smartphones.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

New Global Survey Offers Snapshot of Technology in the Classroom in 2019. The survey found that use of technology in schools worldwide continues to grow, with 48 percent of students reporting they use a desktop computer in the classroom. Smartphones Are Not Universal in K–12. Smartphones Are Not Universal in K–12.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. In K–12, assistive learning can be a tricky beast to tackle. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 28, 2022

They are the key areas of the wider concept of social-emotional learning which revolves around personal development. Good news is technology can help develop these skills, bringing faster and robust results. We’ll also delve into the support that technology can bring in helping students to develop these soft skills. .

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Benefit #2: Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.) Cheating Glasses?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Technology Use and Wellness: How to Guide Students in a Digital Age The amount of time young Americans spend staring at a screen has reached unprecedented levels. As such, parents and educators must be more proactive in managing technology use to mitigate these health consequences.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The display technologies already made a huge jump over the last 20 years, moving from CRT to flatscreen devices. Read on to learn more about the USB-C Monitor Technology or visit ViewSonic’s website to find a USB-C Monitor tailored to your needs. . The future of USB-C is looking bright, especially for monitors.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 18, 2021

Current distance learning settings have made this crystal clear. Read more: Best practices for supporting parents with remote learning. Parents should be very much involved in the dynamics of their children’s learning process and have a close relationship with the teachers and the school. Learning Management Systems.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

While tech has brought a lot of exciting changes to education, there are some real disadvantages of technology in the classroom. So read on for some of the key disadvantages of technology in the classroom and a few teacher-tested strategies that can help. Do Smartphone Bans Work? Progress is greatbut its not always perfect.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2024

The movement to keep smartphones out of schools is gaining momentum. Just last week, the nation’s second-largest public school system, Los Angeles Unified School District, voted to ban smartphones starting in January, citing adverse health risks of social media for kids. And the U.S. We don't let kids smoke in school,” he points out.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

When People Fail: Will The Integrity Gap Cause a Learning Gap? Ethical students will be able to learn better and faster than ever. There will be a new divide — the learning and performance divide created between those who have integrity and those who do not. It will help them with homework, for sure. And so are we.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Technology Helps Teachers Prevent and Mitigate Bad Behavior in the Classroom. But innovations in education technology can equip teachers with the tools to help students stay on a good path and get the most out of their academics. . In response, some schools have banned smartphones in the classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

Education is a constantly evolving sphere, but the introduction and integration of technology have changed it forever. Learning” now takes on a different meaning, with technology redefining who can learn, who can teach, and how each can do it differently. Education technology and the future of Higher Ed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal. Thus, choosing tech that scales with your growing needs is essential.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Here are some signs that you may be missing opportunities with your school’s technology integration efforts: Your LMS is primarily used as a document management system. Teachers are the primary users of technology. Teachers are gravitating toward technologies that allow them to tightly control the student learning experience (e.g.,

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

What Is a Modern Learning Environment? Along the way, schools have raced to incorporate technology, first through stand-alone computer labs, and then through one-to-one device initiatives and massive networking upgrades. Today's Classrooms Embrace Tech in All Aspects of Learning. meghan.bogardu…. Mon, 02/12/2018 - 12:47.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. The metaverse is an emerging technological revolution, but the concept itself is nothing new. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 American adults own a smartphone. While most of us can recall what life was like before our national smartphone addiction, most of today’s adolescents are too young to remember such a time; however, smartphone ownership among 13 to 17-year-olds almost mirrors adults.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2024

Now that so many children carry smartphones, do you track your child’s location? With the rise of smartphones and other technological advancements, keeping track of your child’s location has become more convenient than before. These apps use smartphones’ GPS capabilities to offer location information.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Like many folks in today’s workforce, I spend a significant amount of time in front of a computer screen with my smartphone close by, responding to a flurry of emails, calls, texts, and calendar invitations. How ideas from the Nonprofit Technology Conference can positively impact adult learning and workforce development initiatives.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

And that’s true even when instructors force students to put away their smartphones. EdSurge connected with Turner to learn about this new world of fragmented attention and what educators can do to reach these increasingly distracted students. I think the university and the classroom really is a space for learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

No, I’m not talking about cheating, I’m talking about understanding the technology tools that can help you earn a better grade. Learn to Voice Type. However, you do have to learn how to speak your punctuation. This “Swiss Army knife” artificial intelligence learning assistant can do so much. Your Smartphone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The smartphone provided a new technique to banish these slivers of solitude: the quick glance. ” Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism: On Living Better with Less Technology. ” Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism: On Living Better with Less Technology. The Quick Glance Can Be Powerful. This way, I can see where I'm behind.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Effective file management is pivotal for educators and pupils in digital learning environments. This characteristic is essential in educational settings, where maintaining consistency in presentation is crucial for effective learning and communication. For example, an educator may need to share papers containing pupil data or marks.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 25, 2018

In today’s world, technology is increasingly becoming predominant in schools. Students nowadays have access to the latest and up to date technology. Devices such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. Access to learning resources and tools – (29%). Opportunity for individual learning – (6%).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. Education researchers and neuroscientists are learning more about how people learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

Reflections from the trenches From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we began distance learning, I started writing and reflecting. In the end, nobody knows what we face ahead only that the ability to be flexible, smart, and to use technology to link us wherever we are is part of what we have to do.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Video-assisted learning is a growing strategic teaching approach in many modern classrooms. While videos are great for things like social-emotional learning, cognitive ability, and inclusivity, if not properly utilized in the appropriate setting, videos will not be used to their full potential and can even hinder academic performance. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. The plan was to have students go an entire day without using their computers.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 24, 2019

Quick Take: Explore some of the myths surrounding the use of video learning in school and the truth behind the benefits of educational videos. Myth #1: Video is passive learning. Myth #3: Video require steep learning curves. The topic of video learning is slowly creeping into the minds of many educators.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 15, 2022

With the development of digital displays, new technologies are coming up to operate them: passive, echo, active… Knowing which stylus is which and what they can do is the first step to figuring out which one you should go for. . This includes various digital devices like touchscreen computer monitors , smartphones, or tablets.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Most students use smartphones with unfiltered access to the Internet. Schools and parents need to get smart about how they talk to kids about smartphones. Let’s focus on smartphones and get educated about what we should do to help keep kids safe from the world and from their own childish irresponsibility.

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