eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2017

[ Editor’s Note : This story is Part 1 of our month-long series on “What it means to teach Gen Z.” We need to communicate in ways that fit with how parents access and consume information in 2017. It works on both mobile devices and desktops, increasing the number of our parents who could access it.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2020

Given that they are the first generation to grow up with access to personal computers, the descriptor seemed apt at the time. Not only are these students growing up with widespread access to computers and the internet, they are surrounded by smartphones and other mobile devices with impressive computing power.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

More children than ever have easy access to mobile devices at home and in school, making it critical to impart strong digital citizenship lessons to students. Sixteen percent of surveyed teenagers say they use social media almost constantly, and 38 percent say they use it multiple times an hour.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

According to a recent Common Sense Media’s study , the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. And about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. But that isn’t happening in many school districts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. The largest increases seen were where schools and districts invested in Chromebooks as their students’ home devices. Related content: Keeping COVID innovations even after the pandemic passes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, students have 24/7 access to news, information, and opinions—not all of which are well-informed or well-intentioned. Monitoring students’ internet access in school won’t help them once they leave the classroom. Online, anyone can pretend to be something they are not.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. In some cases, demand far outstripped supply, leading to backlogs of requests for laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other school-issued devices. Technology is changing the way we teach and learn.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource when students have access to mobile devices and can, with a teacher’s guidance, engage with digital resources. Sure, apps are fun, but teachers are often short on time and can’t always search through piles of apps or their reviews to ensure the apps are appropriate for students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past. Plan for network readiness.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement safeguards to shield them from inappropriate content while outside school walls. Getting everyone online and on board.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2015

In a BYOD world, managing access to popular social media sites has become critical. Today, educators are implementing exciting technological advances in teaching and learning. K-12 administrators have to consider ways to extend their network security policies to these devices as well. Allow, but monitor.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

Available free of charge for students and teachers, CritterCoin was launched in early 2022 to help teachers tap into the power of positive encouragement for learners of all ages—without interrupting the flow of teaching or creating additional paperwork. They can view their collection any time with CritterCoin’s web and mobile apps.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

In the era of mobile devices and tablets, interactivity has become the norm for schoolchildren. To facilitate effective teaching and learning, modern schools must equip every classroom with interactive touchscreens and utilize gamification techniques. It will also disable or freeze devices after repeated attempts at access.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

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. This year also saw an increase in unique edtech tools accessed individually by both students and teachers. educational institution.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Apps are fun and engaging tools for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to use digital resources with students. The editors of Common Sense Education review and rate apps for students of all ages.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2015

They’ve always lived in a world with mobile devices and the Internet. Their educational needs require an approach that teaches them and utilizes 21 st century skills — the three Rs aren’t the only skills required anymore! Date: Wednesday, April 29th. Time: 3:00 pm EST / 12:00 pm PST.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2016

There’s a lot of innovation happening if you happen to be reasonably affluent — meaning you have regular access to an Internet-connected computer or mobile device, so you can get online and access Khan Academy. There’s a lot of innovation happening if you’re around eight years old and can type and move a mouse around.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. The editors of Common Sense Education review and rate apps for students of all ages. The editors of Common Sense Education review and rate apps for students of all ages.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2018

A small percentage of classrooms will have the funding and resources to bring mobile devices and viewers to every student, but the majority of our schools don’t have class sets. Most schools do, however, have access to tablets or laptops, or they have a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) arrangement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2024

The funding cliff, and resulting cuts to services and equipment, creates a significant barrier to digital equity in schools, as consistent access to devices and connectivity is one of the five domains of Digital Promise’s Digital Equity Framework. For further information go to CoSN’s Cybersecurity page.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Using AR software and tools such as 3DBear and MERGE, teachers have access to an abundance of activities and lesson plans that offer more in-depth content, provide opportunities for collaboration and exploration, and expand students learning experiences outside of classroom walls.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

“Our robust collection of free resources will help keep students engaged in STEM learning during this time, while supporting educators as they facilitate remote teaching. All experiments are designed exclusively for Logger Pro , a software program that teachers and students can also access via an extended free demo.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Students are divided into groups, each of which will use a mobile device with the MimioMobile app or a copy of the handout. According to Vigneaux, “As educators work to incorporate this new teaching and learning model, educational technologies can streamline the process as well as enhance students’ interest and engagement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Since our teachers and students each have access to iPad minis as part of our district plan to transform learning through robust technology-enriched learning environments, providing a video coaching tool they can use with their iPad minis really empowers teachers to own the observation and reflection process. A picture IS worth 1,000 words.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Once content is created, it can be deployed to mobile devices, computers, consoles, AR/VR headsets and a host of other platforms to reach its audience. Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Second is the need to create a 21 st century learning environment that is accessible for all students, encourages engagement and collaboration, and can be more easily tailored for different learning levels and needs. 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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The aim is to make it easier for teachers to integrate VR and AR resources into their existing instruction by equipping teachers with the tools they need to be able to teach within that environment. Teachers can access the front office, enable daily communications campus-wide, or initiative an emergency alert from the touch of a button.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It provides access to four new content suites that empower educators to transform classroom learning with dynamic, immersive VR experiences. Distraction caused by mobile devices has become a pressing issue in classrooms nationwide, impacting focus, security, and even academic performance.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Extending access to education technology beyond schools is also key. Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. Whereas the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

If your school doesn’t teach personal economics but would like to, there are many online sites that address the topic as mini-lessons. It is a fast-paced, interactive game that engages students in football strategy while teaching money management skills. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2018

Mobile devices are a key component in many classrooms, and apps go hand-in-hand with those mobile devices. When those apps are free and device-agnostic, it’s even easier to integrate them into the classroom. Tinkercad , a free web-based tool, offers access to online 3D design and 3D printing.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2017

As the world undergoes a digital transformation—with connectivity and access to computers and mobile devices playing an increasingly prominent role in everyone’s lives—elementary schools know they need to incorporate technology in the educational process to prepare their students for future success. billion in 2017.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

If your school doesn’t teach a course about personal economics, there are many online sites that address the topic as mini-lessons. Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-. Here are fifteen I like.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

The new lab book features a range of investigations—including “Cooking Under Pressure,” “My Flat Soda Pop,” “True Colors: Separating Food Dyes,” and “Quantifying Iron in Cereal”—that all use easily accessible materials found in most homes and use affordable wireless sensors that can be used with any mobile device, Chromebook , or computer.

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