A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

As educators, it is our duty to do everything in our power to provide our students with the best learning opportunities possible and in many cases allowing students to bring their own devices to school assists in meeting this lofty goal. Students need to fully understand that they are tools for learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 3, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Equitable learning involves getting education where needed, even if students need help to reach their primary school destination. Challenges and Recommendations There were challenges to ensuring that students and families accessed the services provided by the mobile learning labs.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Begin to strategically utilize an array of free social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook to communicate important information (student honors, staff accomplishments, meetings, emergency information) to stakeholders in real-time. Consistency aligned with intent is key. That is not BYOD.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

But if you ask teachers who have never used a social network, blog, or mobile device for learning in their classrooms to discuss connected education, you are likely to be met with blank stares, furrowed eyebrows and shrugged shoulders. Enter Corwin Press and the Connected Educators Series. According to DeWitt, we can.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 21, 2013

When it comes to mobile learning there are loads of great sites for apps for kids and teachers. It can be daunting to sort through all those apps to find the special ones for learning something new or curating information. I am mobile so I can do it from anywhere and still take part in the learning! What are they?

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Mobile Learning. Mobile Learning has been a big edtech topic for years and it’s not going away anytime soon. Six out of 10 teachers said mobile devices allowed them to provide more personalized help to students. Eighty-one percent of educators believed mobile devices enrich classroom education.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Thanks to the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE , more than 100 teams embarked on the challenge to create mobile apps designed to increase literacy levels in low-skilled adults. Read more about the adult learning market. Momentum is building! For example: More products aimed at adults.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Jon has been an educator for over twenty years and has presented and keynoted at conferences around the United States, sharing his love of mobile learning and educational technology. Jon constantly strives to learn and share ideas with educators. My daughter, Savvy, got to meet Jon at ISTE 2017. Follow him @JonSamuelson.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2015

Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system designed by teachers for teachers, available on iPads and desktops. It caught my attention because the conversation was straightforward, plain-speaking, and hit my high points. So I agreed to review it. I’m glad I did. student and teacher blog platforms.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

We have seen many shifts in terms of instruction, communication, and learning at NMHS resulting in a transformative culture that is more in line to meet the needs of our students. We also had to trust they would use their mobile learning devices (i.e. So what changed?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2011

A few months back Verizon Wireless visited New Milford High School and we had a fantastic meeting. The end result was the formation of a pilot program where students and a teacher would be given a tablet device and then be tasked with developing a plan to extend learning beyond the school day. Very basic, short, and to the point.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

For cash strapped districts BYOD seems like the logical solution to leverage the mobile devices students have to enhance learning, increase productivity, conduct better research, address critical digital literacies, and teach digital responsibility. The best way to avoid any envious situation is to keep the focus on learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other popular mobile apps make it super easy for users to add stickers and emojis to their images. Meet teachers worldwide! Intro activity! Introduce yourself to the community with 3 fun stickers! Join the free #EduGoalsMOOC Feb. 23rd, set & achieve small goals to transform your teaching!

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

DE&I efforts can also be aided by the fact that the metaverse allows students to meet other students with their own various preferences, capabilities and challenges to overcome. This can also be a place for students with different needs to meet in a more inclusive environment. . The Future of Metaverse Education .

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Digital Promise

JULY 31, 2018

Yet because they often work multiple jobs, struggling in their busy lives to make ends meet for their families, most cannot attend classes to build literacy and other needed job skills. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), nearly one in six adults in the U.S.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

The rise of mobile corporate training apps enables on-the-go training and education, allowing professionals to learn on their own schedules and make the most of their time. In this blog, we will discuss the power of mobile learning and explore the best corporate training apps for on-the-go education.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

The essential components of an infrastructure capable of supporting transformational learning experiences include the following: Ubiquitous connectivity. Powerful learning devices. Access to mobile devices that connect learners and educators to the vast resources of the Internet and facilitate communication and collaboration.

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Nik Peachey

AUGUST 23, 2013

One of the great things about mobile devices such as tablets, iPads and phones is that most modern devices have good quality cameras and microphones built in. Mailvu also provides mobile apps for iOS, Android an Blackberry. Keek for video journals Keek mixes web with mobile in the form of video journals.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Here is how to enable blur background before a meeting These instructions are for users on Windows, macOS and Linux: Launch Zoom application Sign in to your Zoom account Click on your profile picture at the top right corner Select Settings Click on Background & Effects Choose Blur 2. button next to the Start Video / Stop Video button.

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The Daring Librarian

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Not if, but when your school turns to mobile learning, will your library be ready? Information technology presents librarians with an opportunity to facilitate the transition to mobile learning. Anyway, please make sure to say hey & I can''t wait to meet as many of our PLN face to face!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

When Delgado begins his high school Spanish class at The Village School each day, he’s learning to manage many new things simultaneously in this year’s hybrid learning environment. He starts the Zoom meeting and welcomes students as they enter his classroom, whether it’s with a physical elbow bump or a wave on the monitor.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2021

When Delgado begins his high school Spanish class at The Village School each day, he’s learning to manage many new things simultaneously in this year’s hybrid learning environment. He starts the Zoom meeting and welcomes students as they enter his classroom, whether it’s with a physical elbow bump or a wave on the monitor.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In essence AR amplifies the user’s senses and unlocks yet another layer of digital information all with the power of mobile devices. Using the app, student can create interactive learning content using their mobile devices and share it to anyone. Interactive problem solving games in the class will soon become the norm.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Advisors can help students establish healthy work habits by sending helpful advice for meeting deadlines before classes begin such as: Plan ahead: Get a “lay of the land” of the course by reading the syllabus. Use a planner to indicate major course deadlines, review it regularly and implement steps to meet those deadlines.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

As Principal I am proud to state that many of the pedagogical techniques, learning activities, and tools described in the rest of this post are consistently in use on a daily basis across all content areas. In math, Mrs. Chellani began the lesson with mobile learning devices and Poll Everywhere to review prior learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free. As learning becomes increasingly connected, many districts are struggling to serve students who are disconnected at home. .” That’s about to change, though.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

Science YouTube channels for kids Science dictionaries for teachers and students Science podcasts for teachers and students Science websites for kids YouTube channels for science teachers and students Language learning websites Learning a new language is absolutely a challenging but rewarding feat.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 29, 2022

Otter allows you to easily record and transcribe meeting notes, conversations, lectures, videos, podcasts, webinars, keynotes and interviews in real-time. Otter's AI capabilities make it an ideal tool for staying focused in meetings while the app takes care of capturing and transcribing data.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

We had two people meet in our rooms a few years ago — Will Piper , who is at the University School of Milwaukee , and Pedro Aparicio , who is a teacher in Mexico City. Lucy: Yes, we are. One story that I can think of from the past that exemplifies this…. People Met Here and Become Partners. But they originally met in our rooms.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2015

The Federal Communications Commission set aside an additional $2 billion over the next two years to help schools upgrade their Internet connections so that those connections meet the standards set out by the State Education Technology Directors Association.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Professional learning communities (PLCs) offer a collaborative approach to professional development in which small groups of educators meet regularly to reflect on instructional planning and practice, share expertise and insights from their teaching experiences, and engage in collective problem-solving.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Related content: Digital learning is helping this school close achievement gaps.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2017

She is a MACUL board member and a member of the COSN advisory board for mobile learning and emerging technologies. She is passionate about engaging students in education and leveraging learning opportunity through digital technologies. Liz is currently co-chairing an auxiliary committee for the U.S. Like, “oh my goodness.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Zoom' s Virtual Background feature enables you to display 'an image or video as your background during a Zoom meeting'. Virtual backgrounds allow you to hide your real-life background providing you with more privacy and giving your meetings a professional look. Click Close to return to the meeting.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 10, 2016

Don't ask educators in your school or community how well you are meeting the needs of today's learner. Instead, ask your learners how well you school is meeting their needs. Are we meeting the needs of our students and preparing them for their future? Why has it failed in your school? What are surrounding schools doing?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, 2021, PG-13 | 1h 36m From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Countdown apps can help you keep tabs on important events, deadlines, promises, goals, meetings, among others. Countdown to an event day app This app enables you to create gorgeous countdowns and use them in your mobile device's widgets. Time Until Time Until is another good countdown and widget to use on your mobile devices.

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