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DECEMBER 13, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. Here is where technology and pedagogy comes in.

Teaching 148

Teaching Mobile Devices Communication Knowledge 148

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AUGUST 7, 2016

But rather than fight this uphill battle ( Generation Alpha is forecasted to be more technological than any previous), let's figure out how to leverage these little machines. If used intentionally, mobile devices can be an express pass to exploring beyond the walls of our schools. We can fight it or leverage it.

Mobile Devices 157

Mobile Devices Teachers Learning Lecturing 157

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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.

Learning 211

Learning Students Mobile Devices Middle School 211

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. Source: “Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight, 2020” Childrens’ access to mobile devices may be part of it. schools had high-speed broadband connections.

Mobile Devices 209

Mobile Devices Internet History Accessibility 209

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

Others focused on creating features, products and partnerships they had never previously contemplated, such as creating communication tools for teachers and students, or bulking up security for interactions that previously happened only inside school buildings. As a result, the company worked to support this increased usage.

Assignments 205

Assignments Mobile Devices Testing Hybrid Learning 205

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MAY 31, 2023

Many students with disabilities read below grade level and benefit from the text-to-speech tool that is universally available across computer and mobile devices. Similarly, some students benefit from dictation applications through which they say their thoughts aloud, triggering the device to convert those thoughts to text.

Universal Design 212

Universal Design Disabilities Mobile Devices Students 212

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

The problem is not the technology itself but rather the lack of a central system to help students organize their digital tools. Many schools have purchased communication tools and portals, but parents and students generally must log in to gain insights. Students often have a different organizational experience with each class.

Assignments 167

Assignments Mobile Devices Students Communication 167

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It's adding functionality to its myHostos mobile app and reaching out to students with Succeed@Hostos , an early warning system that enhances timely communication between students, professors and staff. And Hostos isn’t resting on its laurels. Out With Silos, in With Teamwork. The initial results were mixed.

Mobile Devices 138

Mobile Devices Coaching English Students 138

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APRIL 3, 2018

By “digital” I mean mobile devices, primarily texting. Researchers also employed a pre/post design, assessing performance on a nonverbal communication competency assay (the DANVA2 test, for example).

Mobile Devices 163

Mobile Devices Technology Attention Lecturing 163

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DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. And AI-powered education platforms can help to improve student engagement with global culture and history.

Technology 167

Technology Education Mobile Devices Culture 167

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

Going Beyond the Bottom Line In addition to decisions that impact financial commitments, analytics are instrumental in helping inform areas such as communications and teacher training. Districts can use analytics to: Identify potential gaps in communication that lead to underutilization in individual schools or departments.

Mobile Devices 147

Mobile Devices Evaluation Communication STEM 147

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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.

Mobile Devices 167

Mobile Devices STEM Disabilities Motivation 167

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MARCH 29, 2021

With enhanced connectivity and collaboration tools, these displays make it easier for students and teachers to communicate—both in person and online. The display includes a built-in document viewer—allowing students to work on files they usually view on their computers or mobile devices—as well as image editing and painting tools.

Hybrid Learning 178

Hybrid Learning Grades Mobile Devices Learning 178

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

RT3D technology has long been the backbone of video game development, allowing creators to build anything they can imagine in ways that respond to player input. 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.

Teaching 178

Teaching Mobile Devices Quizzes Skills 178

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Google Classroom, which is a core app within G Suite for Education, is reminiscent of learning management systems like Schoology or Blackboard or Canvas—but is free for any educator and works on Chromebooks, iPads and other mobile devices. Jamf , which can cost between $4 to $6 per device) in order to operate.

Mobile Devices 157

Mobile Devices Assignments Feedback Quizzes 157

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APRIL 4, 2018

Using a mobile device or tablet, the student can start the story and look around the scene based on their interest, rather than the cameras focus. CREATION IDEA (ISTE Standard for Students: Creative Communication) In the sixth ISTE student standard, students are expected to become creative communicators.

Mobile Devices 162

Mobile Devices Knowledge Communication Accessibility 162

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This means removing distractions like mobile devices and unrelated browser windows and soliciting the help of friends and family to honor their space. A robust communication plan entails proactive outreach to new students as well as to students who are showing signs of struggling academically.

Online Learning 189

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Mobile Devices 189

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2016

13 apps that promote higher-order thinking standards.

Mobile Devices 102

Mobile Devices Teaching Internet Collaborative Research 102

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AUGUST 17, 2018

But earlier this week, one educational app reigned over all in the endless galaxy of apps. 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. public schools.

Mobile Devices 133

Mobile Devices Education Communication Attention 133

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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.

Coaching 156

Coaching Mobile Devices Students Attention 156

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the gaming industry, the term usually refers to a game played on a console or other device that connects to a TV, a handheld player, a computer or mobile device, and most game developers would say a video game involves rules and mechanisms to achieve goals. The early years in a child’s life are a time of discovery.

Mobile Devices 203

Mobile Devices Cognitive Development Communication Language 203

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JANUARY 7, 2019

He put it this way: “Could you have an equal chance to apply for college if you’re at McDonald’s on your mobile device, versus if you’re at home on your desktop?” Currently, a bill in Congress calls on the Federal Communications Commission, which oversees the E-rate program, to consider making school bus Wi-Fi E-rate eligible.

Mobile Devices 139

Mobile Devices Schools Internet Accessibility 139

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Campos: We developed a tech department composed of a Dean of Technology, a Director of Technology, an Education Technology Coordinator and an Assistant Educational Technology Coordinator. How device management tools help 21st century teachers. That team keeps the school tech running.

Lecturing 156

Lecturing Mobile Devices STEM Attention 156

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

In this way, the diversity of thinking in the classroom compounds upon itself, building equity and access in a way that many personalized learning technologies cannot. One tool that does this remarkably well is Seesaw, a digital portfolio available on both desktop and mobile devices.

Teachers 167

Teachers Mobile Devices Learning Culture 167

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

Anything but Text Personalize your communication with avatars, emojis, Animojis, Memojis, Bitmojis, whatever it takes. Google Voice allows you to share a professional phone number that will be routed through your personal device (thus hiding your personal info from students.) checklists, calendars, exit polls, or pulse check quizzes.)

Online Learning 91

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 91

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

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

Accessibility 167

Accessibility Disabilities Assistive Technology Learning Disabilities 167

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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

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2025

Anything but Text Personalize your communication with avatars, emojis, Animojis, Memojis, Bitmojis, whatever it takes. Google Voice allows you to share a professional phone number that will be routed through your personal device (thus hiding your personal info from students.) checklists, calendars, exit polls, or pulse check quizzes.)

Online Learning 76

Online Learning Activities Multidisciplinary Teaching 76

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JUNE 4, 2018

He’s been involved with cutting-edge educational technology, including virtual worlds, mobile applications, new media, and the web, for more than 15 years. Michigan Virtual has been in the online education space for two decades. We offer over 300 professional learning courses that you can take anywhere, anytime.

Teachers 127

Teachers Learning Mobile Devices Intelligence 127

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MAY 29, 2018

They can use those systems in their communication or in their workplace setting because the labs made them familiar with a real situation. Our next young generation is more familiar with augmented reality and virtual reality; both of these technologies provide them with a more realistic experience.

Mobile Devices 138

Mobile Devices Motivation Students Online Learning 138

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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

Mobile Devices 107

Mobile Devices Education Disabilities Communication 107

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MARCH 20, 2017

Not only is the tour app dramatically more interactive than a sheet of paper, but it communicates to students the way they want to be reached—through their mobile devices. By supplementing in-person tours with a mobile tours app, colleges are able to reach more students without adding staff.

Mobile Devices 88

Mobile Devices Students Fairness Communication 88

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.

Technology 164

Technology Schools English Mobile Devices 164

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By collaborating with peers, conducting research, and presenting findings, students not only acquire subject-specific skills but also develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities essential for success in the 21st century.

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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AUGUST 9, 2017

For some, that could look like a system that can share data with others, or a single platform that does everything—from course registration, to housing student data, to communicating with students when signs show they might need extra support. It just needs more fine-tuning… and enhancements for students mobile devices.”.

Mobile Devices 135

Mobile Devices Coaching Evaluation Participation 135

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JULY 20, 2016

But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever. We want to give kids problems for them to solve, so have them collect and organize information, collaborate with others, create a solution, and communicate that solution outside the classroom—all through this type of learning experiment.

Social Studies 113

Social Studies Mobile Devices History Fairness 113

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

But in practical terms, the company logs and analyzes every time students connect their smartphones, laptops or other mobile devices with campus wireless networks to spot patterns and notice when, say, a student stops coming to meals or attending class. “On Will students find it creepy or invasive?

Mobile Devices 124

Mobile Devices Instructors Feedback Questions 124