EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

According to a report from K–12 device company Kajeet, the number of mobile devices sold to K–12 schools grew 10 percent year-over-year, with 73 percent of teachers polled agreeing technology has changed classroom dynamics over the past five years for the better. Video has proven to be an effective learning tool as well.

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Mobile Devices Schools Internet Activities 162

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2018

Today’s technology-rich classrooms are clawing to get at the latest game-based learning tools and digital applications. The Game Based Learning Pavilion at FETC is a highlight for many of the conference attendees. Long gone are the early 2000s edtech games such as Reader Rabbit and Carmen Sandiego.

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Mobile Devices Game-Based Learning Attention Participation 185

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Even social media channels have become learning tools for the creative classroom. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) : As mobile device ownership becomes more pervasive, students and teachers want to bring their own devices into classrooms.

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Mobile Devices Textbooks Schools Testing 170

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2016

foreign language learning could have negative impacts on the U.S. workforce, but new forecasts indicate the demand for online language learning tools could increase thanks to the prevalence of mobile devices. Technavio analysts forecast the online language learning market in the U.S.

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Language Languages Mobile Devices Learning 117

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

Despite its name, the Learning Management System (LMS) is not about learning. While it’s great for instructor workflows, it has always been a course management tool, not a learning tool. And of course, in the post-LMS world, learning technology is simple, modern and mobile.

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Mobile Devices Instructors Students Attention 164

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2021

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. All-in-One Solutions Solution providers are now collaborating to bring best-in-class education tools into instruction.

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Hybrid Learning Grades Mobile Devices Learning 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools. And as learners interact with and manipulate these tools, they become more involved and engaged in the lesson.

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Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Students will collaborate with tutors after school and on weekends in Wyzant’s free online learning tool. The tool creates a space for students to work with tutors face-to-face through video chat and an interactive whiteboard for solving problems. About IXL Learning.

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Math Mobile Devices Schools English 152

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

One of my challenges as a music teacher is finding learning tools that inspire and motivate my students and engage them musically, regardless of their individual abilities. I use Soundtrap’s online recording studio. It’s easier to use and less expensive than others I’ve tried.

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Mobile Devices STEM Disabilities Motivation 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It has become the most exciting education device in a decade, enticing students to become engaged in pretty much any topic that includes a VR overlay. As a learning tool, it’s affordable, inclusive, and worth the moderate learning curve required to get it up and running.

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Laboratory Mobile Devices English Textbooks 150

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Pro-tip: if you tweet from the Twitter search bar on your laptop or mobile device the #DLNchat will auto-added to your tweet Twitter chats are a great way to connect with new people, #DLNchat especially for anyone interested in digital learning in higher education.

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Mobile Devices Learning Participation Course Design 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Among them: a blog post from a Microsoft executive, touting new Windows devices that provide “more options for schools who don’t want to compromise on Chromebooks.” K-12 mobile devices, Microsoft still has some catching up to do. percent of K-12 mobile computing shipments in the United States, whereas Windows had a 22.3

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Mobile Devices STEM Assignments Languages 89

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2016

It can be managed from the website, a mobile device, or with a Chrome app or extension. share out the link and have students complete a class warm up or exit ticket to gauge knowledge or learning. Padlet is a powerful learning tool in classrooms that is highly-adaptable, intuitive, and fun to use.

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Mobile Devices Participation Assignments Curriculum 74

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

The free web version includes lots of top-notch activities, but is limited on mobile devices. There you have it–five reading tools that cover everything from basics to implementation. 3 Digital Tools to Encourage Close Reading. Flocabulary. More on reading: 3 Organizational Apps to Start the School Year.

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Reading Mobile Devices Critical Thinking Quizzes 110

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Fears about digital learning tools are especially tricky because they’re primarily emotional, not logical.

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Schools Internet Lecturing Mobile Devices 110

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Examples include: Vision Screen reading software Text-to-speech software Magnifiers Talking devices Braille displays Electronic devices with large tactile buttons (e.g., Consequently, this can affect access to essential learning tools, devices, or materials to help students with disabilities learn and understand discussions better.

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Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97