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

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. Designed with early learners in mind, Alive Studios created The Zoo Crew Alphabet Show using the same mind-boggling technology they offer to classrooms.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2015

Annual survey finds that students say digital learning supports self-directed learning and collaboration. The information comes from Project Tomorrow’s annual Speak Up survey, which polls students, parents, administrators, and educators about their technology use in and out of school.

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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. A school’s investment in technology is only the start. customers will take place. About Trox.

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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

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 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

JANUARY 3, 2024

This means you know exactly what technology will best benefit your students and teachers, you know exactly what it will cost to upgrade, and you know exactly how to update your technology without any interoperability or other issues. If we were in a room right now, some people would actually have their hands raised.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

With around 2,850 students in pre-k to grade 12, technology plays an increasingly important role in learning outcomes across all age groups. As classroom technology increased, these five carts quickly grew into 16 and discussions evolved into the viability of rolling out a full 1:1 program. The right devices for all users.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

The year before the pandemic saw sky-high growth and adoption in education technology, with global edtech investments reaching €15.87 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. billion in 2019.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2020

To engage high school- and college-level students in hands-on physics and data collection, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched the new Go Direct ® Static Charge sensor. The sensor, which features a long-lasting rechargeable battery for wireless use, can also be connected to devices via USB.

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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 5, 2015

When he thinks back to 2010-2011, Pete Just, chief technology officer at the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indiana remembers how hard K-12 schools were pushing to integrate iPads into their classrooms. CTOs and their teams can give students the digital toolsets and support that they need to succeed now and in the future.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill. Kindergarten is the perfect time to start (for the reasons listed below–they love it and learn fast).

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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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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

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. All lessons meet the Common Core State Standards, include tips, and can be used with or without educational technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Assessments are more than just measuring how well students are doing in particular subjects in school, and they can actually improve student learning. The testing effect, also known as retrieval practice, practice testing, or test-enhanced learning, needs a place in today’s modern learning. The Testing Effect and LMS Technology.

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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

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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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. eating around devices –This is a horrible habit.

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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. It adopts lightning-speed technologies and uses them in new ways every day. Students must learn technical skills to navigate life and work in the 4IR successfully. Education Lags Behind Industry.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

To hear author Mike Ribble tell it, kids are entering school with some exposure to technology—meaning schools won’t be making a first impression. 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.

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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

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 18, 2019

Each week, we will share a story about how a district used technology in schools to improve something. To meet this challenge, we needed to address the fact that digital deserts exist within neighboring communities, and students in schools across the county may not have equitable access to modern technology at home or at school.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

My move to India was driven by my desire to see the impact of technology in education in the Indian context,” Parida says. As Director of Growth at Zaya, Parida is learning how developing edtech for low-income India slums is quite different than working with American schools. In India, the rate is 40 percent.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2016

The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s research on Family Engagement and Early Childhood Education notes that: “When children’s progress can be tied to classroom activities and home activities, development and learning are strongly reinforced and further family involvement is inspired. Digital portfolios.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Active Charge saves districts time by including all essential items such as four power banks to actively charge devices while in use, adapters to connect older devices, and a USB-C charging station for both the power banks and mobile devices. “We

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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. Next page: Managing the digital divide.

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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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