EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. They also enhance the learning experience for those students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Identified by EDUCAUSE as a top strategic technology , active learning classrooms (ALCs) go beyond just outfitting learning spaces with technology. These engaging, dynamic spaces provide new pedagogical opportunities, support active learning, and help students develop relevant skills.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2015

Annual survey finds that students say digital learning supports self-directed learning and collaboration. “There isn’t one recipe for implementing digital learning, particularly personalized learning. “There isn’t one recipe for implementing digital learning, particularly personalized learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

The term “blended learning” is an umbrella that encompasses many different models that combine active, engaged learning online with active, engage learning offline. In my book, Blended Learning in Action , I included a chapter on the Whole Group Rotation, which is a modern spin on the Lab Rotation.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Trox , a leading North American provider of education technology and collaboration solutions, today announced the launch of its new proprietary Trox SHIELD SM Protection Program for Chromebooks and other mobile devices. To learn more about Trox’s lifecycle management services, visit trox.com/services. customers will take place.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2020

As educators are seeking engaging ways to help parents and kids with learning from home, this magically entertaining show for learning letters and letter sounds starts on YouTube. The free Journals alive mobile app is compliments of Alive Studios and works on most tablets and smartphones. About Alive Studios.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in pandemic-induced hybrid and digital learning environments. Digital learning during the pandemic. Related content: Keeping COVID innovations even after the pandemic passes.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Not only are these students growing up with widespread access to computers and the internet, they are surrounded by smartphones and other mobile devices with impressive computing power. Related content: 10 findings about K-12 digital learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Encourage innovative challenge-based learning projects with these hand-selected apps. Challenge-based learning lets students locate a problem and then unleash their creativity in search of a solution. And what better tool to use to help encourage community fitness or reduce environmental impact than the possibility-rich mobile device?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Laptops, tablets and smartphones connect users with information in less than a second, and because mobility has increased our connectivity, we’ve increased our connections with all parts of the world. These advancements mean students have to be ready to learn and work on a global scale.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2020

When school starts again in the fall, it’s likely that a significant number of students will still be learning remotely. One of the key lessons learned in the shift to remote learning this spring was the need to make online instruction easily accessible to everyone.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement safeguards to shield them from inappropriate content while outside school walls. Instead, we used our bond money to buy thousands of Chromebooks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Not only are these students growing up with widespread access to computers and the internet, they are surrounded by smartphones and other mobile devices with impressive computing power. Related content: 10 findings about K-12 digital learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

Many education institutions have their own bring your own device (BYOD) policies, while downloads of educational apps have risen by 130 percent over the past year. Everything from laptops and mobile devices to interactive touchscreens and even virtual reality are becoming commonplace in schools districts, colleges, and universities.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

at no charge, the 36-page guide includes “7 Tips to Your Collaborative Classroom Makeover,” which discusses how teachers can arrange their classroom to promote more collaborative learning. Equally important is the development of social and interpersonal skills that blossom with cooperative learning. Available for download at [link].

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Laptops, tablets and smartphones connect users with information in less than a second, and because mobility has increased our connectivity, we’ve increased our connections with all parts of the world. These advancements mean students have to be ready to learn and work on a global scale.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

In the era of mobile devices and tablets, interactivity has become the norm for schoolchildren. To facilitate effective teaching and learning, modern schools must equip every classroom with interactive touchscreens and utilize gamification techniques. Conversely, instructors can view or edit modules and launch learning apps.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Well see more and more high-quality digital resources, co-created with and for youth, most of which they can access anytime, for free, on their phones or other mobile devices. There is no substitute for real world learning starting in high school. High school internships will become more prevalent.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2021

His first order of business as the Illinois district’s CTO involved distributing devices to students and teachers who needed them to continue learning or instructing from home. From there, he says, his focus turned to device management. It was a Friday in March, and Arbor Park School District No.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Distraction caused by mobile devices has become a pressing issue in classrooms nationwide, impacting focus, security, and even academic performance.The Cyber Pouch offers a proactive solution to this problem by creating a distraction-free learning environment while ensuring accessibility when needed.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

While it can be easy for both camps to slip out of routine over the summer break, it’s important that students don’t get out of the habit of learning, lest they suffer learning loss. When students read books they enjoy and that engage them over the summer break, they build stronger skills and feel more confident and motivated.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2015

Educators can wirelessly collect data from more than 40 sensors on tablets and mobile devices in science and STEM classrooms. Educators today are teaching with a variety of devices—iPad, Android tablets, Chromebooks, and computers. Support for Android™ devices and LabQuest® 2 will be available back-to-school 2015.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2020

Not only are these students growing up with widespread access to computers and the internet, they are surrounded by smartphones and other mobile devices with impressive computing power. Related content: 10 findings about K-12 digital learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2017

Although technology changes at a rapid pace, one thing is constant: today’s students have a deep desire to learn using digital tools and resources that engage them and help them develop real-world skills. More than one-third of middle school students say they have already taken an online class in math, science and English.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Perhaps you’re taking your lunch break in your car that has satellite radio and reading this article on a mobile device. Students must learn technical skills to navigate life and work in the 4IR successfully. Evidence that we’re in the middle of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is all around us. Teach the Right Skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance learning for students without Internet access are among the top priorities for state governments, school districts, teachers and parents alike. Many students across the U.S. 1 [link] .

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2015

Both seasoned educators and those new to the teaching profession must confront these daunting challenges, which demand fundamental changes in the way teachers teach and students learn. Creating dynamic digital stories with mobile devices. Real-time editing with Google docs.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

More children than ever have easy access to mobile devices at home and in school, making it critical to impart strong digital citizenship lessons to students. Sixteen percent of surveyed teenagers say they use social media almost constantly, and 38 percent say they use it multiple times an hour.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a dearth of resources online, educators can find content that meets students where they’re comfortable learning, with interactive and engaging presentation.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

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. Additionally, mobile devices were provided to additional subject areas, including laptops to all elementary schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Lab Builder Platform: LabArchives has made its innovative learning platform free through the end of July 2020.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2015

How are students using mobile devices for educational purposes? South Florida K-12 schools initiated a “Bring Your Own Device” policy in the fall of 2014, allowing students and staff to use their own technology during the school day “to enhance the learning experience.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Apps are often a great way for educators to leverage classroom mobile devices and engage students in different concepts. Common Sense Education helps educators find the best edtech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

According to a recent Common Sense Media’s study , the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. And about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. But that isn’t happening in many school districts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Smartphones, wearable technology, always-on mobile devices–now, school buses are following suit, offering wi-fi connectivity and real-time monitoring to extend learning and create safe environments.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Education is increasingly mobile, and if you have access to mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, chances are you’re using apps for learning, classroom management, personal organization, and more. But not all apps are created equal.

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