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What is a Virtual HS?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools. Completion Rates : Vary widely, with some virtual schools reporting lower completion rates compared to traditional schools.

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New Cyberlearning Community Report: Five Great Reasons to Read It

Digital Promise

The projects seek bold new designs for learning, contrasting with today’s typical laptop- or tablet-based apps. We worked together intensively for over a year to write a “community report” in which the authors would help us to report on the designs, ideas and progress in the cyberlearning community.

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From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

EdTech Magazine

Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. However, by 2022, about 90 percent of middle and high schools reported providing students with devices, and 84 percent of elementary schools said they were doing the same, according to a 2022 EdWeek survey.

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New Global Survey Offers Snapshot of Technology in the Classroom in 2019

EdTech Magazine

More often than not, new classroom technology is implemented in conjunction with, rather than instead of, more traditional classroom tools, according to a new report from Cambridge International , which is based on an online survey of nearly 20,000 teachers and students (ages 12–19) from 100 countries.

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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

EdTech Magazine

A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. Drawing on the data gathered, Evans points to three key ideas to take away from the report: . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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K–12 Schools Seek to Connect 12 Million Students Without Home Broadband Access

EdTech Magazine

As part of the shift to remote learning in 2020, many schools provided devices such as laptops and tablets to students for the purpose of attending school via the internet.

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Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too!

Educational Technology Guy

Android Apps for Education Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, running on smartphones and tablets. But, you can also use Android Apps on Chromebooks , including the new Chromebook Tab 10 Chrome OS tablet. Chrome and Android all in one!

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