Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

Worried about attention spans? In my most recent book “Attack of the Teenage Brain,” I give an example of papers from two separate research groups examining video games and attentional states. And … “(Videogames) have now become tools in research facilities because of their ability to enhance attention.” Then I pause.

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Mobile Devices Technology Attention Lecturing 163

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

This is how adults in tech right now collaborate and work remotely together, using this kind of technology and communication all over the world. Technological advancements and fundamental shifts in how we use technology to communicate, learn and work together define our lives in the 21st century.

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Learning Students Mobile Devices Middle School 210

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The last time I taught in a physical college classroom was in 1999, when my adult students shook off their weariness from a day of working and taking care of their children to pay attention to their classmates and me for three hours. Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown.

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Online Learning Instructors Coaching Syllabus 187

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Of course, all this inspiration and motivation must co-exist with my commitment to provide them with the skills necessary to become successful team players, communicators, problem solvers and critical thinkers—traits employers look for when hiring in today’s competitive workforce. I’ve taught music full-time for a few years.

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Mobile Devices STEM Disabilities Motivation 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Advancements on the consumer side—where we see things like accessible mobile devices and the new digital assistants—have raised expectations in the community of individuals with disabilities who use assistive technologies at home in their daily lives. It can be a challenge to meet those expectations. I can whisper.

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Accessibility Disabilities Assistive Technology Learning Disabilities 166

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2019

A growing number of entertainers, including Chapelle and musicians Jack White and John Mayer, prohibit the use of mobile devices during their performances. In a similar vein, educators say they want students to pay attention in class, something they can’t do if they’re fixated on Instagram, Fortnite or the app du jour.

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Mobile Devices Interdisciplinary Schools Students 166

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Suskind’s 30 Million Words Initiative has developed programs that encourage parents to communicate verbally with their children and immerse them in language-rich activities at a young age. Tales2Go streams audio books to children’s computers or mobile devices wherever they are, as long as they have an internet connection.

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English Language Languages Attention 190

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

So we thought: ‘Why not use the power of mobile devices to push the right information to them at the right time?’” These days, some 50,000 students in 19 community colleges receive between one and three “nudges,” or reminders, a day from GradGuru. Ruiz-Healy started GradGuru in 2012 as a nonprofit.

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Coaching Mobile Devices Students Attention 155

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Infusing diverse representation requires a level of attention to details that did not seem to be as widely available in the commonly used online therapy tools. We wondered if seeing our clients virtually would allow them to feel welcomed and represented in the same ways.

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Activities Mobile Devices Culture Participation 267

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

According to both Apple and App Annie , a website that tracks the popularity of mobile apps by number of new downloads, Remind , a school communications platform, took the #1 spot on the chart of free iOS apps. It’s a rare feat for an educational tool to best the social and entertainment apps that absorb so much of our attention.

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Mobile Devices Education Communication Attention 132

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

Anything but Text Personalize your communication with avatars, emojis, Animojis, Memojis, Bitmojis, whatever it takes. The variety of media will likely hold attention and engagement more than any text string of characters could. Easy way to grab your students attention during live seminars 3.

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Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 96

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

We also adopted the Mosyle mobile device management solution. Because you can’t issue technology devices without understanding that these can be a productivity tool or a distraction. A big issue when you deploy any device in any school is pushback from teachers who are concerned about classroom management.

Lecturing 155

Lecturing Mobile Devices STEM Attention 155

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

Anything but Text Personalize your communication with avatars, emojis, Animojis, Memojis, Bitmojis, whatever it takes. The variety of media will likely hold attention and engagement more than any text string of characters could. Easy way to grab your students attention during live seminars 3.

Online Learning 83

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 83

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate.

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Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Extra accessories available for purchase include a keyboard that doubles as a device cover (which costs either $99 or $129, depending on the model) and a mouse (available for $34.99). The Surface Go’s demographic “sweet spot” are students in grades 3-5, says Microsoft Education’s senior communications manager Annie Arnold in an interview. “A

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Mobile Devices Education Disabilities Communication 103

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Kevin Hogan Now you mentioned devices as part of that initiative and what I read at mobile devices are a. As I mentioned before, we started recording we’re finding in our coverage over the past several months that there’s a little bit of a blowback when it comes to the use of mobile devices.

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Technology Schools English Mobile Devices 152

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Infusing diverse representation requires a level of attention to details that did not seem to be as widely available in the commonly used online therapy tools. We wondered if seeing our clients virtually would allow them to feel welcomed and represented in the same ways.

Activities 130

Activities Mobile Devices Culture Participation 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

This free-to-schools online program mixes videos, games, quizzes, and the challenge of earning badges to teach students the concepts behind digital citizenship : Communication. It’s about writing, communicating, sharing, perspective-taking, and collaboration. Cyber-bullying. How to search. Plagiarism. Classroom suggestions.

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Activities Schools Ethics Writing 84

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In addition to sessions and presentations, edtech companies made major announcements and launched new products aimed at everything from network security and communication to digital portfolios and mobile devices. Related content: Can’t-miss sessions at TCEA 2020.

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Mobile Devices Math Learning Styles Assignments 137

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2017

As the director of business development at Zinc Learning Labs , a literacy company, my bread and butter is communication with educators. This focus on dominating the attention economy must stay out of edtech’s learning economy. But at the moment, there’s reason to question these expectations—and expect more.

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Mobile Devices Attention Textbooks Blended Learning 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

They communicate a message with audio, visual, motion, color, and spatial details, making videos much more effective than traditional approaches like reading from a text, lecturing, or showing a slideshow. They are engaged in classmate presentations, paying close attention, and involving themselves in the process. Few techie skills.

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Mobile Devices Students Writing Knowledge 101

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and from communication to virtual reality, 15 ed tech luminaries looked back on 2016 edtech trends to help predict what’s in store for 2017. With every new year comes new ideas. Conferences ran streaming video events.

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Lecturing Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School 279

eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Those who are skeptical about the bans express concerns about their ability to communicate about important everyday issues as well as emergencies. There’s evidence many teachers are concerned about cell phones: 72% claim that the distraction caused by mobile devices is a major problem in the classroom , according to the Pew Research Center.

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Mobile Devices High School High School Communication 275