eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

Sensory rest: Like most professionals, teachers depend on computers and mobile devices that make constant demands on your attention. Finding the time and space to be alone and just breathe, even for a few minutes, can be enormously restorative and deliver the energy boost you need to give your full attention to your students.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Attention Activities 249

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

In an ongoing quest to maintain students’ attention, new visualization and interaction tools are a natural fit,” says Eric Abbruzzese, principal analyst at ABI Research, in a press release for their “Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education” report.

Mobile Devices 78

Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 78

EdTech Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

In an ongoing quest to maintain students’ attention, new visualization and interaction tools are a natural fit,” says Eric Abbruzzese, principal analyst at ABI Research, in a press release for their “Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education” report.

Mobile Devices 78

Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 78

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

For example, some PBIS solutions allow teachers and staff to immediately acknowledge positive student behavior from mobile devices. Other behavioral studies that look at the behavior of children with trauma histories show “enhanced attention to and difficulty in disengaging from emotional stimuli ( Tottenham et al.,

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Teaching Mobile Devices Students Achievement 294

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

The five new entrants to the EdTech Top 40 this academic year include PBS, Panorama Education, Scratch, Adobe, and Grammarly; the latter three indicating the quickly increasing prevalence of AI in schools and drawing attention to the need for best practices to guide its use. educational institution.

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Mobile Devices Attention Educational Technologies Accessibility 257

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2018

With devices now integral tools in learning environments and so many of these devices in students’ hands, school districts, parents, and community members are hammering to find the right security options for their students. Educational scavenger hunts such as Breakout EDU peppered many of the sessions.

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Mobile Devices Game-Based Learning Attention Participation 185

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

The federal government is also paying extra attention to summer programs, earmarking $1.2 It’s a good idea to select digital registration and payment forms that work on desktop, tablet and mobile devices while enabling encrypted payment through trusted sources. billion in its massive relief package.

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Mobile Devices Instructors Attention Schools 165

EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

In an ongoing quest to maintain students’ attention, new visualization and interaction tools are a natural fit,” says Eric Abbruzzese, principal analyst at ABI Research, in a press release for their “Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education” report.

Mobile Devices 60

Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 60

EdTech Magazine

MAY 14, 2020

In an ongoing quest to maintain students’ attention, new visualization and interaction tools are a natural fit,” says Eric Abbruzzese, principal analyst at ABI Research, in a press release for their “Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education” report.

Mobile Devices 60

Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 60

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

eSchool News

MAY 18, 2016

If there’s one thing schools have learned from the multiple one-to-Kone mobile device implementations that have rolled out during the last few years, it’s that they’re hardly “set it and forget it” projects. This is a major factor in the ongoing success of any one-to-one implementation, so it’s worth paying attention to.”.

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Mobile Devices Attention Testing Curriculum 189

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Carousel Daily allows organizational leaders to take important messages direct to intended audiences, pushing need-to-know news and information to mobile devices. The service extends the reach of traditional digital signage content well beyond the facility walls, enabling seamless communications to thousands of devices.

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Mobile Devices Communication Attention Accessibility 130

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But are colleges paying attention to what online students want most? or in disadvantaged countries abroad that lack robust broadband options depend on mobile devices to participate online. Are virtual classes delivering what they expect? Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

Mobile Devices 212

Mobile Devices Lecturing Quizzes Participation 212

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Behavior Management: set expectations, monitor conduct, and implement positive reinforcement strategies Data Analysis: provide analytics, track student performance, identify areas that need additional attention Remote Learning Support: coordinate virtual classrooms Parental Involvement: allow parents to monitor child’s progress, access grades, (..)

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Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

If we want to keep their attention, we have to layer systems and connect them. If we want to keep their attention, we have to layer systems and connect them. And of course, in the post-LMS world, learning technology is simple, modern and mobile. Students in the post-LMS world need everything in one place.

Mobile Devices 165

Mobile Devices Instructors Students Attention 165

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson. Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. And it’s a great way to get more done.

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Math Student Engagement Mobile Devices Teachers 147

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 Mobile Devices 187

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Teachers: Model appropriate etiquette with edtech for students When I work with teachers, one obstacle they say is in the way of them letting students use mobile devices every day in their classrooms is the distraction factor.

Mobile Devices 165

Mobile Devices Attention Schools Math 165

Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Organizations and businesses of all shapes and sizes continue to pay close attention to how their websites work on mobile devices. More and more users are turning to their mobile devices to search the web. Even if you aren’t, Internet usage on mobile devices now exceeds desktops.

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Mobile Devices History Attention Internet 99

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Tales2Go streams audio books to children’s computers or mobile devices wherever they are, as long as they have an internet connection. This is “driving vocabulary acquisition and attention,” Weil said. “It But “if you can’t read to your children often enough, someone has to,” he said. That’s where Weil’s company comes in.

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English Language Languages Attention 190

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. You’ve said that these technologies present both a challenge and an opportunity.

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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.

Mobile Devices 166

Mobile Devices Interdisciplinary Schools Students 166

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The cloud-based music-making tool gives students freedom to continue working on their projects from their mobile devices when they’re home or hanging out with friends—long after class lets out—and it works across almost every platform, including iOS, Android, Chromebook, Windows and Linux. I use Soundtrap’s online recording studio.

Mobile Devices 167

Mobile Devices STEM Disabilities Motivation 167

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With Wyzant, learners can book a tutor anytime they need one, and meet online from a computer or mobile device. All sessions are private and 1:1, so learners get the focused attention and support they need. Wyzant joined the IXL Learning family of brands in 2021.

Math 145

Math Mobile Devices Schools English 145

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?’” The idea that they could wait in line to see a counselor just wasn’t a reality,” she says. “So Ruiz-Healy started GradGuru in 2012 as a nonprofit.

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Coaching Mobile Devices Students Attention 155

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The capacity to manage complex tasks and projects using computers, mobile devices and other technology is given. They paid attention to what teachers need, and we really appreciate it. Students today need basic digital literacy to be successful in any career or field they pursue.

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Learning Students Mobile Devices Middle School 210

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

It so far does not work on mobile devices. Without the budget for a full lab, which could cost around $100,000, she found her students enjoyed using a mouse to move pipettes and vials and thought they received more individual attention just using a simulation rather than partnered or grouped with other students for labs.

Mobile Devices 143

Mobile Devices STEM Attention Assignments 143

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

platform-agnostic forms –JotForm Smart PDFs can be filled out and sent from any platform, from a desktop or mobile device. Unlike a school’s standard equipment, home-based students work from a diverse variety of digital devices (i.e., Because you aren’t printing, you save the cost of paper, ink, and labor.

Teaching 158

Teaching Mobile Devices Quizzes Evaluation 158

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2019

According to studies from the American School Counseling Association (ASCA), when a school counselor has the bandwidth and resources to provide individualized attention to each student, the student is more likely to be accepted to more colleges and perform better on their standardized tests.

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Counselling Secondary Education Mobile Devices Students 167

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2020

As a researcher of higher education finance and leadership, I have paid close attention to college leaders’ messages. One commenter highlighted CUNY’s hub of information about continuity of learning , complete with a video from the chancellor, details on accessing laptops and mental health services, and optimization for mobile devices.

Communication 175

Communication Mobile Devices Motivation Attention 175

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate learning and development, often referred to as L&D, is radically different than just a few years ago.

Mobile Devices 164

Mobile Devices Attention Accessibility Skills 164

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

The variety of media will likely hold attention and engagement more than any text string of characters could. They are easily integrated as a Chrome extension and with mobile and desktop Gmail. Easy way to grab your students attention during live seminars 3. A fun escape room experience for an online course of any subject.

Online Learning 96

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 96

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The second two-part course will provide “Design Thinking” methodologies – also with special attention to virtual environments – and will be open to any teacher who starts the contest application. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., To discover more about Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Problem-Based Learning STEM Mobile Devices Participation 146

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 155

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

The company, NextStep , has tested its brand of caregiver training delivered by mobile device in Colorado. Online job training for a variety of fields, not just health care, have captured investor attention lately. “As the population ages, more and more people are going to be needed as skilled caregivers,” says Hedrick, 57.

Mobile Devices 115

Mobile Devices Distance Learning Testing Attention 115

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.

Mobile Devices 132

Mobile Devices Education Communication Attention 132