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These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

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As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks, Macs and iPads in the classroom are becoming commonplace. The district’s iPad program has helped close the tech gap between kids who had access to technology at home and kids who did not.

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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

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And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. In 2011, 22 percent of students starting high school had a smartphone; by 2015, the number rocketed to 68 percent. It gave them time to cool off,” high school principal Pat Baughman said.

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3 must-dos for caring for your mobile devices

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In fact, many middle and high school students have access to mobile devices and are using those devices for schoolwork. And, according to a 2014 report by Project Tomorrow, almost a third of those students are using a mobile device issued by their schools. 2 pencils and lined paper.

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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. 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. Mobile Devices Encourage Further Classroom Equity.

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4 key digital learning developments

eSchool News

Fifty-eight percent of high school students in a national survey said they use their own mobile devices for learning in school, and 47 percent of teachers in the survey reported that their students have regular access to mobile devices in their classrooms.

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5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025

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More dollars are being invested in it, partly for the equity and access it brings to all students, regardless of their school or circumstances. Well see more and more high-quality digital resources, co-created with and for youth, most of which they can access anytime, for free, on their phones or other mobile devices.

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New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities

eSchool News

BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to do after high school. Research shows that more than 65 percent of students feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle and high school.