Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. Extending access to education technology beyond schools is also key.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world. For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. The pandemic accelerated the adoption rates of educational technology solutions.

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Mobile Devices Education Learning Styles Motivation 274

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

In addition to highlighting the top 40 education technology products, which represent more than 3.9 According to the report, K-12 institutions are accessing eight percent more tools aggregated annually from the prior academic year–continuing a similar trend seen in recent years’ reports. educational institution.

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Mobile Devices Attention Educational Technologies Accessibility 249

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2021

The AVerCharge X16 is an Adjustable and Configurable Student Device Charging and Storage Cart Designed for Today’s Ever-Changing Classroom. Mountable, the X16 can be secured to a wall, or placed on a table for easy access to devices. AVer Information Inc., About AVer Information Inc.

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Mobile Devices Distance Learning Intelligence Grades 252

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools. What’s more, they need to be interoperable and accessible not only on laptops and mobile devices but also on smart boards.

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Gamification Mobile Devices Hybrid Learning Teaching Methods 293

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

“We’re pleased that Merge is a top-tier Microsoft Education Partner,” says Dan Ayoub, General Manager, Education Experiences at Microsoft Corp. Merge is making an impact in education. Science is full of abstract and complex concepts that become concrete for students only when they have access to the right hands-on resources.”.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Science Quizzes 302

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

For the assessment mavens at Educational Testing Service ( ETS ), these evolving capabilities present both a challenge and an opportunity, says the organization’s Markku “Mark” Häkkinen. His research focuses on advancing the accessibility of computer-based assessments—for all learners—through a standards-based approach.

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Accessibility Disabilities Assistive Technology Learning Disabilities 167

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

All lessons meet the Common Core State Standards, include tips, and can be used with or without educational technology. Students are divided into groups, each of which will use a mobile device with the MimioMobile app or a copy of the handout. Each group sorts the characteristics into voters and non-voters.

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Collaborative Learning Mobile Devices Social Studies Learning 237

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 345

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

All state districts will have access to high-speed broadband connections. All 173 districts in Kentucky will have access to high-speed, fiber-based connectivity of more than 480 Megabits per second thanks to a partnership between the state department of education and AT&T.

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Mobile Devices Internet Accessibility Educational Technologies 199

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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STEM Math Internet Mobile Devices 336

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

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Teachers Mobile Devices Students Language 201

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Though the positive impacts of quizzing have already been established over decades of research, the benefits can be even further improved with the enabling features and settings of modern educational technology. Educators can require students to access material and then take short comprehension check quizzes on the LMS of choice.

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Quizzes Technology Hybrid Courses Mobile Devices 227

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

New edtech tools and resources included: Avantis Education , a provider of virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, showcased its latest innovation, Eduverse+. It provides access to four new content suites that empower educators to transform classroom learning with dynamic, immersive VR experiences.

Mobile Devices 218

Mobile Devices Coaching Grades Curriculum 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources. In 2014, it was acquired for $1.1

Mobile Devices 207

Mobile Devices Learning Quizzes Science 207

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2016

This development, combined with tremendous growth in mobile device usage due to improved technology, naturally led to a shift in mobile learning patterns. Students were now free to engage with diverse educational content—videos, podcasts, interactive games, and so on—from any location with a cellular signal.

Mobile Devices 113

Mobile Devices Learning Quizzes Essay 113

Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. By designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, educators can help to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for everyone.

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Universal Design Disabilities Mobile Devices Students 212

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2020

For some time, the biggest concern schools had was how to implement these devices to make resources readily available for teaching and learning. However, the hyperconnected digital environment in which many users have access to multiple devices has added new concerns for school districts. But that’s not always enough.

Mobile Devices 154

Mobile Devices Accessibility Achievement Technology 154

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. EDTECH: What interest have you seen from educators on including computer science in curricula?

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Science Mobile Devices Teaching Methods Accessibility 159

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But when kids and their devices return to classrooms, school bandwidth will again be in the spotlight. On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap. The report is based on existing research plus 18 interviews with stakeholders.

Mobile Devices 209

Mobile Devices Internet History Accessibility 209

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Many depend on accessing course resources and lessons seamlessly from online textbooks or other digital resources. or in disadvantaged countries abroad that lack robust broadband options depend on mobile devices to participate online. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

Mobile Devices 212

Mobile Devices Lecturing Quizzes Participation 212

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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Mobile Devices Textbooks Educational Technologies Internet 186

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, announced today donation of 57 AVer C20i Chromebook Charging Carts to Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) in Federal Way, Washington. Simple cable management allows for easy replacement of power cords and keeps cables secure and accessible.

Mobile Devices 141

Mobile Devices Intelligence Schools Grades 141

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. The resource can be used on a Chromebook, laptop or mobile devices to allow students to easily design and share a VR world.

Mobile Devices 125

Mobile Devices Writing Technology Activities 125

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2023

Understand the Benefits and Limitations of Your Classroom Devices The majority of classrooms in the U.S. now have access to student devices. Most immersive experiences require a tablet or mobile device, however, web-based experiences are beginning to ramp up.

Teachers 218

Teachers Mobile Devices Learning Styles Knowledge 218

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2019

As higher education professionals committed to breaking down the barriers to college and career access, we must acknowledge and confront the obstacles students face when navigating the post-secondary planning process. Provide access to free tools and resources.

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Counselling Secondary Education Mobile Devices Students 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. To those working in higher education, some of the trends presented by the team may not have come as a surprise.

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Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 217

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. by Jennifer Brown.

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Mobile Devices Internet Students Elementary School 158

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Augmented Reality (AR) has exploded in the past few years, mainly due to the easy access provided by our mobile devices. JigSpace Apple released iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 last week, making these new functions available now on the specific devices are shown above.

Mobile Devices 154

Mobile Devices Group work Testing Technology 154

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2021

LONDON, UK (June 28, 2021) – D2L Brightspace has been named the Best Solution for Students with Special Needs, Best Customer Experience in EdTech, and Best Remote Learning Experience Partner K-12/Higher Education of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. D2L Brightspace is worry-free with 99.99% reliability.

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Mobile Devices Peer Review Instructors History 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

That flip spurred Nearpod leaders to “create a quick-to-access teacher dashboard for a student-paced lesson,” according to Romero-Heaps. The dashboard allows educators to monitor student progress in real-time when students complete asynchronous assignments on Nearpod.

Assignments 205

Assignments Mobile Devices Testing Hybrid Learning 205

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

The tablet-like display for the modern classroom features externally accessible, upgradeable Android processing power and access to more than 500,000 educational apps. Promethean, a global provider of educational technology solutions, introduced its new ActivPanel interactive display at ISTE 2016 in Denver.

Mobile Devices 108

Mobile Devices Accessibility Curriculum Student Engagement 108

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It is completely student and faculty friendly, and it is easily accessible by all of the support areas.”. Adding to the accessibility factor is the college’s myHostos mobile app, launched in Spring 2016. For us as advisors, it helps us to seek resources that can help them before they are negatively impacted.

Mobile Devices 138

Mobile Devices Coaching English Students 138

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2021

In-class whiteboards or video kits that can be accessed remotely—and in real time—by students create an immersive experience for at-home students that’s more akin to the classroom. Digital classroom solutions are tailored to the needs of educators, students and parents alike.

Hybrid Learning 178

Hybrid Learning Grades Mobile Devices Learning 178

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2018

With the rise of digital learning resources comes the increased need for easy, fast, and equitable access for all students, no matter the resource and no matter the device. With this digital expansion, however, comes a pressing need to organize, deploy, and evaluate these resources and their impact on education.

Mobile Devices 147

Mobile Devices Evaluation Communication STEM 147

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The problem is that many schools haven’t figured out how to leverage technology to accelerate and enrich learning. For many schools, this isn’t for lack of technology. Most classrooms have access to at least one computer or mobile device, and 77% of school districts have high speed broadband.

Curriculum 153

Curriculum Technology Textbooks Essay 153

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

But any high-tech solution brings challenges as well—such as whether all students will have the devices or bandwidth necessary to access them. Educators have been trying some of these new tools during their own professional conferences this summer.

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Mobile Devices Schools Participation Activities 211