eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Mobile devices are becoming increasingly common in schools because they cost so much less than computers—especially since so many students are willing to bring their own devices to school. Another advantage of having students compose their written work on mobile devices is the ability to save and organize work.

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Mobile Devices Collaborative Research Writing Critical Thinking 174

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. Beanstack helps educators and librarians encourage reading by making it easy to create and promote reading challenges for their communities.

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Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 345

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

Reading is defined as “ the action or skill of absorbing written or printed matter silently or aloud.” Sounds dry, maybe even boring, but once a child learns to read, they get much more than an understanding of words, sentences, paragraphs, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. I am constantly on the hunt for good tech reading tools.

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Reading Mobile Devices Critical Thinking Quizzes 109

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2015

They’ve always lived in a world with mobile devices and the Internet. Some of the core competencies of 21 st Century Learning are critical thinking, understanding and communicating ideas, and producing high quality work. Comprehension & reading supports. Your students are digital natives.

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Mobile Devices Teaching Critical Thinking Learning 144

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2021

“The durable Go Direct Platinum-Cell Conductivity Probe automatically adjusts its conductivity range in response to the concentration of the given solution to provide students with the most accurate readings possible.”. Go Direct Platinum-Cell Conductivity features a wide 0 to 20,000 ?S/cm

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Technology Mobile Devices STEM Science 149

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2018

But one of the most pressing barriers I’ve come across—on campus and off—has to do with processing the information we read online everyday, and teaching students how to think critically about sources as well as how to share and articulate credible information.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Communication Knowledge 148

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Since its founding, Rubicon has grown into a company recognized today for its powerful digital solution for math, as well as its diverse catalog of nearly 5,000 titles of engaging K-12 literature (including adaptations and translations) read by students around the world. Rubicon Publishing, Inc.,

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Math Learning Mobile Devices Art 130

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2016

I can’t fit all of this week’s news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eSchoolNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed. 13 apps that promote higher-order thinking standards. Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week.

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Mobile Devices Teaching Internet Collaborative Research 102

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Most classrooms have access to at least one computer or mobile device, and 77% of school districts have high speed broadband. Our nation’s employers report that creativity and critical thinking are the most valuable skills an employee can have. That’s like reading all of your news from one source.

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Curriculum Technology Textbooks Essay 153

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Once the code is read (which happens within seconds), it will automatically activate the data. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Ages 4 and up.

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Mobile Devices Art Science Grades 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Once the code is read (which happens within seconds), it will automatically activate the data. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it.

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Mobile Devices Art Grades Activities 128

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. Another highly effective technique is inquiry-based learning.

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Once the code is read (which happens within seconds), it will automatically activate the data. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it.

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Mobile Devices Art Grades Activities 113

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? The school’s Wi-Fi is exclusive to teachers, and any use of mobile devices is banned.

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Mobile Devices English Exams Testing 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Understanding how they learn explains why they remember more when they write something down or read their notes rather than listening to a lecture. Paint Studio –fully featured art tool for mobile devices. Read Jacqui’s tech thriller series, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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Writing Learning Styles Art Mobile Devices 92

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2019

This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Once the code is read (which happens within seconds), it will automatically activate the data. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it.

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Grades Mobile Devices Art Activities 97

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Understanding how they learn explains why they remember more when they write something down or read their notes rather than listening to a lecture. Paint Studio –fully featured art tool for mobile devices. If they learn logically (math), a spreadsheet is a good idea. A popular medium for using art to write is comics.

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Writing Learning Styles Art Students 90

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Ted-ED Think Like A Coder –a 10-episode cartoon-based series to teach kids about coding in a game format. Animatron –design and publish animated and interactive content that plays everywhere, from desktop computers to mobile devices. Kodable – -great for K-2–learn to code before you can read. Tree House. Hour of Code.

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Grades Mobile Devices STEM Math 166

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 141