Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

We wanted to learn in the same ways that we lived. Students want learning technology that straddles their social lives and school lives. In the post-LMS world, learning technology is student-centric in its design because today’s students are vocal, creative and eager to share their blue sky ideals and ideas.

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Mobile Devices Instructors Students Attention 165

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. It can be a challenge to meet those expectations.

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Accessibility Disabilities Assistive Technology Learning Disabilities 167

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

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

It so far does not work on mobile devices. In this Labster simulation, the user interacts with a virtual farmer and learns about animal genetics. ASU connected with Labster about four years ago to build a general biology course online, said Philippos Savvides, who oversees learning technology strategy for ASU Online.

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Mobile Devices STEM Attention Assignments 145

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.

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Lecturing Mobile Devices STEM Attention 156

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

If you have students who still hunt-and-peck, who fall behind on homework because they’re searching for the F key (or any of the other 25 letter keys), or try to “thumb” the keyboard as they do a mobile device, you know this often doesn’t work (see this article from the Washington Post on keyboarding in the classroom).

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Activities Schools Ethics Writing 88

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

Lecture capture became mature and campus video management and hosting services began to attract attention. Stephen Downes works in the Learning and Performance Support Systems program at the National Research Council, a multi-year effort to develop personal learning technology and learning analytics.

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Lecturing Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School 279