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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

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And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. In 2011, 22 percent of students starting high school had a smartphone; by 2015, the number rocketed to 68 percent. In middle school, it depends on your circumstances. Steiner-Adair said. “A

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3 steps we’re taking to ensure true digital equity

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We have a one-to-one initiative in our high schools, and we’re looking to extend that opportunity to our middle and elementary schools as well. But we realize that’s only a starting point, and we need to do more than just give every child a mobile device. 1) High-speed internet access at home as well as school.

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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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The initiative involved three projects: wireless networks at schools. the deployment of mobile devices. In deploying the devices, the district targeted grade levels and courses such as 7th-grade civics, 9th- and 10th-grade English, and middle school math. Lessons learned: Persistence.

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School district invents custom charging solution for all schools

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As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging cabinet – the Carrier 15 Charging Station™. To learn more, please visit: [link]. ###. Media Contact.

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Carousel Digital Signage and Indiana School District Get into the School Spirit

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The school district is also working with Carousel partner Jamf to securely convert Apple TV devices into media players, and providing access to meeting room schedules on mobile devices. Elkhart Community Schools serves approximately 12,000 students. Based in Elkhart, Ind.,

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New Wireless Sensor from Vernier Software & Technology Expands Opportunities for Scientific Exploration

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Like all Go Direct sensors, Go Direct Static Charge connects via Bluetooth ® wireless technology to any mobile device, Chromebook , or computer with either the Vernier Graphical Analysis or the Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro apps. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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Tightrope’s Cablecast Platform Enables Flexible and Robust Online Video Hosting and Delivery for Cambridge Public Schools

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CPS encompasses 12 elementary schools, five upper schools, and three high school programs. Located in a dedicated facility across the street from the main high school, the Media Arts Studio hosts complete TV production capabilities plus playout operations for the educational and municipal channels.