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 175

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Click here to read the full app review. Grades : 6-12. Bottom line : A science sensor that pairs with your mobile device to gather and analyze data is perfect for inquiry-based learning. The PocketLab. What’s It Like? . PocketLab is the latest in a series of efforts to make sensors affordable for classroom use.

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Science Mobile Devices Grades Reading 195

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Interface Expansion : Full-screen expansion of the classroom experience to support the user experience on desktop and mobile devices. Interactive eBooks: Offering a read-aloud option, titles are located within the lesson stream and in the searchable library. New Content.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

Yet, in an age when students are accessing a vast array of resources on computers, tablets, and mobile devices, some school districts are still hesitant to take their assessments online. For example, for a unit on short stories, I asked students to read a story and answer five questions online for homework.

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Testing Mobile Devices Coaching Special Education 256

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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Turnitin ’s Feedback Studio for iPad app has merged the benefits of mobile technology with the power of learning and engagement through feedback. An enhanced interface for instructors offers streamlined grading on- and offline. More than ever, students use mobile devices to manage their assignments. Read more.

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Mobile Devices Instructors Feedback Math 184

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. I could design a camp without worrying about standards alignment, summative assessments, or grades. It could also run on almost every platform, and both PCs and mobile devices.

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Hybrid Learning STEM Schools Mobile Devices 328

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Distraction caused by mobile devices has become a pressing issue in classrooms nationwide, impacting focus, security, and even academic performance. The BrightLink 770Fi is a large, easy-to-read display for captivating interactive lessons and is the latest addition to Epsons lineup of interactive displays.

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Mobile Devices Coaching Grades Curriculum 218

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JULY 14, 2017

Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading. Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices.

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Reading Mobile Devices Quizzes Language 74

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. Try a few different keywords based on what you need to cover with your students, and narrow the results down by grade level and class time.

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MAY 31, 2023

For example, one common barrier for students at Compass High School is the inability to read grade-level text. 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.

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Universal Design Disabilities Mobile Devices Students 212

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

If you’re planning to participate in Hour of Code, here are a series of activities — broken down by grade — that will kickstart your effort. Grade-levels below are guidelines. First Grade — Follow one of the free online Hour of Code activities. Scroll to the section for first grade.

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Grades Mobile Devices Art Activities 97

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic. While one of the district’s elementary schools was nearly 1:1, it was far from being able to provide every student with a mobile device to use at home. Nominee : Hannibal School District #60. Nominated by : Trox.

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Communication Teachers Mobile Devices Elementary School 194

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. I was buried under lesson plans, grades, and parent meetings. They wouldn’t miss anything if I started them in first or second grade would they? eating around devices –This is a horrible habit.

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Learning Technologies Technology Learning Mobile Devices 183

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Long list of websites by grade. Grade level: 5-12. By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. Grade level: 5-12. Grade level: 4-12. Grade level: K-5. Grade level: K-5. Human robot.

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Mobile Devices Art Grades Activities 167

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — March 3, 2022 — Savvas Learning Company , a leading provider of next-generation learning solutions across all K-12 grade levels and disciplines, announced today its acquisition of Rubicon Publishing, Inc., the developer of Canada’s most widely used all-digital math program. Rubicon Publishing, Inc.,

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Math Learning Mobile Devices Art 130

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Advisors can help students establish healthy work habits by sending helpful advice for meeting deadlines before classes begin such as: Plan ahead: Get a “lay of the land” of the course by reading the syllabus. They can check announcements during work breaks or read discussion posts while waiting for a flight at the airport.

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Online Learning Instructors Coaching Mobile Devices 189

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

“Most of our preschool kids who are native Spanish speakers come to school without anybody having read to them,” said Napa County Superintendent of Schools Barbara Nemko. Most of the parents of those children are not even literate in Spanish, so they’re not reading books of any kind.”. Houston has a similar initiative.

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English Language Languages Attention 190

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MAY 22, 2023

Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. Grades 2-5: Set up a summer lemonade stand. Grades 3+: Read current events on a kid-friendly website like Newsela.

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Learning Mobile Devices History Math 148

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MAY 15, 2019

First announced in 2014, the challenge invited organizations to submit open-source software that showed potential to help children in developing countries improve basic reading, writing and math skills. The app offers a library of books and videos and 2,400 learning activities across 22 sessions covering math and reading.

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Game-Based Learning Mobile Devices Math Testing 143

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Click here to read the full app review. Once teachers save, preview, and assign the worksheet, students can access them on computers or mobile devices via LMS logins (Google, Edmodo, Microsoft), a class code, or a link to a URL. Grades : K-12. What’s It Like? . Price : Free, Paid. Rating : 4/5.

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Mobile Devices Assignments Students Feedback 122

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2019

A simple, clean menu and quick links can make it easy for your visitors to find basic information like summer reading lists, lunch menus, academic calendars, and upcoming events. Text, images and videos should be viewable, readable, scalable, and interactive regardless of the device used to view them.

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Mobile Devices Schools Disabilities Instructors 171

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Click here to read the full app review. GooseChase EDU is a web-based platform that creates scavenger hunts for mobile (iOS and Android) devices. Grades : 3-12. GooseChase EDU. What’s It Like? . First, teachers go to the website to create a new game with a basic description. Price : Free, Paid. Rating : 4/5.

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Mobile Devices Learning Questions Grades 121

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AUGUST 21, 2019

When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. I was buried under lesson plans, grades, and parent meetings. They wouldn’t miss anything if I started them in first or second grade. eating around devices –This is a horrible habit. Keyboarding.

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Learning Technologies Technology Learning Mobile Devices 157

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2016

They’re used to charge, secure, store, and distribute tablets, laptops, and mobile devices—and in schools that aren’t using one-to-one take-home initiatives, they’ve become a mainstay. Carts, those waist-high metal cabinets on wheels, often hold dozens of devices, perfect for classrooms that need technology on the go.

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Mobile Devices Fairness Instructors English 151

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Long list of websites by grade. Grade level: 5-12. By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. Grade level: 5-12. Grade level: 4-12. Grade level: 3-12. Grade level: 7-12. Human robot.

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Mobile Devices Art Science Grades 167

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JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Through these devices, students access web-based study tools, simulation tools, and apps where they can interact with their teachers and fellow students.

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Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2018

Click here to read the full app review. Challenge students to be more information-literate by comparing different headlines for the same event and identifying bias, or provide historical documents followed by a close reading of critiques or editorials of the time period. Grades : 4-12. What’s It Like? . Rating : 4/5.

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Mobile Devices Writing Art Reading 108

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MARCH 29, 2022

When kids read that America’s $30 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. Older students can also read articles on living wages through the United States. These can be searched by concept, grade level, and type of activity (i.e.,

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Teaching Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School 146

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DECEMBER 11, 2016

Whether your role is as an administrator, teacher, parent, or student leader, if you’re reading this, you are probably interested in helping other school community stakeholders understand the power of technology in a teaching and learning environment.

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Mobile Devices Attention Schools Math 166

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Grade level: 5-12. By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. Grade level: 5-12. Grade level: 4-12. Grade level: K-5. Grade level: K-5. Grade level: 3-12. Grade level: K-12.

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Mobile Devices Art Grades Activities 128

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APRIL 25, 2019

She found that the digital lab product she used as the professor for an introductory California State University, Northridge, biology class proved clunky, the grading system too difficult to use, the questions of poor quality. She remembered a different digital lab she’d read about in an emailed pitch. It was a nightmare,” she said. “A

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Mobile Devices STEM Attention Assignments 145

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. The teachers taking my online classes this summer tell me they’re having difficulty with remote teaching.

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Mobile Devices Plagiarism Learning Feedback 158

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The program offers free access to digital reading resources, engaging families and supporting language learning across the community. We are actually a kinder through 8th grade school district. Reading a book, writing a book. See which school district reads the most and will challenge you for the next six months.

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Technology Schools English Mobile Devices 164

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APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. Older students can also read articles on living wages through the United States. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School 144

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JUNE 26, 2018

For example, is only their child reading below grade-level or are a majority of the students? With better understanding, they can take action — invest in a tutor if the problem is isolated, for example, or demand that their district spend more on reading programs if the issue is widespread. 126 on the waiting list.

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Local Government Schools English Exams 142

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Grade level: 5-12. By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. Grade level: 5-12. Grade level: 4-12. Grade level: K-5. Grade level: K-5. Grade level: 3-12. Grade level: K-12.

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Mobile Devices Art Grades Activities 113