Learning, Mobile Devices and Teachers

Science gets a new mobile device

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2015

New handheld science learning device helps students think and act like scientists with optimized science learning applications, digital content, and data collection tools. Next page: Tools and features on the new mobile device. Mobile and Handheld Technologies News STEM Top News'

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These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2017

As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks, Macs and iPads in the classroom are becoming commonplace. Ridley School District has implemented a 1:1 iPad program to help students learn and better prepare for college.

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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. Part of the documentary features students and teachers at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Wash., It tends to escalate over the weekends,” Mr. Campos said. debating the use of technology in the classroom.

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3 must-dos for caring for your mobile devices

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2015

In fact, many middle and high school students have access to mobile devices and are using those devices for schoolwork. And, according to a 2014 report by Project Tomorrow, almost a third of those students are using a mobile device issued by their schools. 2 pencils and lined paper.

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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

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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Blended Learning: Designing a Whole Group Rotation with StudySync

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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Trox Launches New SHIELD Protection Program for Chromebooks and Other Mobile Devices

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. About Trox.

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4 key digital learning developments

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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Vernier Go Wireless Link helps teachers collect scientific data

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. Using the low-cost Go Wireless Link and Vernier sensors, students and teachers can now wirelessly collect data and perform data analysis on an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. “Go

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Speak Up 2020: A look at digital learning and transformation

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. It was also evident in the research that teachers were using more digital content than before.

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Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era

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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Free Remote Learning Resources for STEM Teachers and Students

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. Physics with Video Analysis Lab Book: Teachers can download this e-book for free through June 2020.

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How to make remote learning easily accessible

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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K–12 Schools Need Strong Mobile Device Management Services

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

K–12 Schools Need Strong Mobile Device Management Services. K–12 students and teachers rely heavily on mobile devices for learning and teaching, respectively, which means IT leaders need solutions to manage these endpoints. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 10/25/2019 - 11:39. million to 5.8

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7 global learning tools you can use right now

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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Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era

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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Guide offers collaborative learning insight

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.

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MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners

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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Education needs to go back to school for cybersecurity

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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7 tools for global learning you can use right now

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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3 ways to avoid summer learning loss

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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Digital education in the smartphone era

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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Monitoring Mobile Devices in a Virtual Environment

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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Creatively Teach the Common Core with Technology

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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Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

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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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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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10 classroom apps for coding, philosophy, fractions, and more

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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School district invents custom charging solution for all schools

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

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]. ###. We are not a 1:1 district.

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How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Deeper Learning With Personal Devices

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2016

If used intentionally, mobile devices can be an express pass to exploring beyond the walls of our schools. While pushing students to learn outside our classrooms is a step in the right direction, how do we ensure that these experiences lead to deeper learning ?

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Communication and teacher appreciation took top priority in this district’s COVID strategy

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic.

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Lightspeed Unveils Mobile PA, Extending Instructional Audio Beyond the Classroom

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

(PRWEB) — Lightspeed , a leading provider of powerful instructional audio solutions, announces Mobile PA, a wireless and portable instructional audio system that expands access to learning and gives teachers, administrators and students the freedom to be heard and understood anywhere. To learn more, visit [link].

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Why cellphones belong in our classrooms

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2015

As the principal of Hudson High School of Learning Technologies in Manhattan, I know firsthand how cellphones can both help students stay in touch in today’s world and how they can be a valuable teaching and learning tool in the school setting. As NYC lifts its infamous cellphone ban, one local principal sees nothing but possibilities.

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Aver launches advanced AI auto tracking distance learning camera

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2020

the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, announced today the launch of the ground-breaking TR310 AI Auto Tracking Distance Learning Camera. Zone Tracking allows automatic and seamless tracking between multiple preset zones to support different learning stations in the classroom.

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5 apps you’ve quite possibly overlooked

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource when students have access to mobile devices and can, with a teacher’s guidance, engage with digital resources. Sure, apps are fun, but teachers are often short on time and can’t always search through piles of apps or their reviews to ensure the apps are appropriate for students.

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Teaching Generation Z? Start by engaging their parents—here’s how we did it

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2017

I’ve been in K-12 education for 22 years, serving in roles from teacher to superintendent, and my students have always shown greater success when their parents are involved in the educational process. In our efforts to find new, relevant ways to communicate with parents, we discovered Bloomz , a parent-teacher communication app.

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. Cyber Legends also comes with tons of free resources to help teachers, parents, and children.

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Virtual classrooms free for 90 days

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

To help empower schools and educators with secure e-learning solutions right now, Windstream Enterprise is offering OfficeSuite UC and HD Meeting® virtual classrooms free for 90 days to education customers. OfficeSuite UC e-Learning solutions. Host and join HD video, audio and web conferences from any phone, computer or mobile device.

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New app aims to improve parent-teacher communication

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

App company Bloomz has launched a mobile and web app that connects teachers with today’s new generation of mobile and social-media-savvy parents. Bloomz intends to save teachers time by integrating communication, coordination, and community-building tools in one easy-to-use app.

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7 go-to apps for students with special needs

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

When used properly as a teaching tool, technology has the power to engage students and elevate their learning. High-quality, effective teachers know this–and they also know that students of all abilities can use technology to assist with learning.

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The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past. But they do share some common ground.

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4 apps for students’ personal growth and mental health

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. Common Sense Education helps educators find the best ed-tech 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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ASCD launches digital resource for teachers

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

myTeachSource aims to offer personalized and paced professional learning in digital form. ASCD has launched ASCD myTeachSource–a classroom-focused, teacher-driven digital subscription that delivers monthly topic packs on popular instructional strategies. Delisle, ASCD executive director and CEO. The product features include.

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It’s Time Teachers Reclaimed ‘Personalized Learning’ in the Name of Equity

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Many believe that for learning to be personal, it must be individualized. What’s more, it strips students of their agency and autonomy and strips learning of curiosity and serendipity. Children can choose methods that match their ability level, allowing them to personalize the learning experience on their own behalf.

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Science gets a new mobile device

These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

3 must-dos for caring for your mobile devices

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

Blended Learning: Designing a Whole Group Rotation with StudySync

Trox Launches New SHIELD Protection Program for Chromebooks and Other Mobile Devices

4 key digital learning developments

Vernier Go Wireless Link helps teachers collect scientific data

Speak Up 2020: A look at digital learning and transformation

Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era

Free Remote Learning Resources for STEM Teachers and Students

How to make remote learning easily accessible

K–12 Schools Need Strong Mobile Device Management Services

7 global learning tools you can use right now

Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era

Guide offers collaborative learning insight

MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners

Education needs to go back to school for cybersecurity

7 tools for global learning you can use right now

3 ways to avoid summer learning loss

Digital education in the smartphone era

Monitoring Mobile Devices in a Virtual Environment

Creatively Teach the Common Core with Technology

Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

10 classroom apps for coding, philosophy, fractions, and more

School district invents custom charging solution for all schools

How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Deeper Learning With Personal Devices

Communication and teacher appreciation took top priority in this district’s COVID strategy

Lightspeed Unveils Mobile PA, Extending Instructional Audio Beyond the Classroom

Why cellphones belong in our classrooms

Aver launches advanced AI auto tracking distance learning camera

5 apps you’ve quite possibly overlooked

Teaching Generation Z? Start by engaging their parents—here’s how we did it

Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

Virtual classrooms free for 90 days

New app aims to improve parent-teacher communication

7 go-to apps for students with special needs

The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program

4 apps for students’ personal growth and mental health

ASCD launches digital resource for teachers

It’s Time Teachers Reclaimed ‘Personalized Learning’ in the Name of Equity

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