eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

“Gen Z has only known a connected world, and as a result, they don’t draw a distinction between working in an office and working in a coffeehouse—it’s all work; they’re always online,” writes Kaplan. Already, K-12 schools are beginning to leverage the E-Rate for a digital transformation [read here and also here ].

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Mobile Devices Schools Students Textbooks 266

Edsurge

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

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. It could also run on almost every platform, and both PCs and mobile devices. The benefits of esports are well documented. Tip 3: Embed esports into existing curriculum.

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Hybrid Learning STEM Schools Mobile Devices 328

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2015

They’ve always lived in a world with mobile devices and the Internet. One item in your toolkit should include Kurzweil 3000-firefly, literacy software that allows students to access any digital content with supports such as text-to-speech, talking definitions, digital highlighters, and writing tools. Date: Wednesday, April 29th.

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Mobile Devices Teaching Critical Thinking Learning 147

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

That’s what writing is about–taking what you know and putting it out there for all to see. When students hear the word “writing”, most think paper-and-pencil, maybe word processing, but that’s the vehicle, not the goal. Paint Studio –fully featured art tool for mobile devices.

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Writing Learning Styles Art Mobile Devices 92

Ask a Tech Teacher

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

That’s what writing is about–taking what you know and putting it out there for all to see. When students hear the word “writing”, most think paper-and-pencil, maybe word processing, but that’s the vehicle, not the goal. Paint Studio –fully featured art tool for mobile devices.

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Writing Learning Styles Art Students 90

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

Edsurge

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

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2019

Students can read about dinosaurs, or they can go to the park around the corner and roam the land alongside the ancient beasts. They can write book reports or embed videos of characters in their presentations. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about ways AR and VR add value to teaching and learning. phil.goldstein_6191.

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Mobile Devices Education Participation Motivation 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Representation For many students who learn differently, their days are filed with worksheets and other print materials that they are unable to read. Apps like Seeing AI , Claro Scan Pen and Prizmo Go use the camera on your mobile device to take a picture of text and then read it aloud.

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Mobile Devices Motivation Writing Assignments 167

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.”. fourth graders read at or above proficiency.

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English Language Languages Attention 190

Ask a Tech Teacher

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 3+: Read current events on a kid-friendly website like Newsela. Reading Any age: Read ebooks.

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Learning Mobile Devices History Math 148

Edsurge

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

JANUARY 7, 2018

Click here to read the full app review. Students can look at a piece of art or literature, write a critique, and compare their critique to published ones. Teach expository writing by having students pair up to write descriptions of objects, and have their partners draw the objects on a blank page. What’s It Like?

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Mobile Devices Writing Art Reading 108

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2018

But one of the most pressing barriers I’ve come across—on campus and off—has to do with processing the information we read online everyday, and teaching students how to think critically about sources as well as how to share and articulate credible information.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Communication Knowledge 148

Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Read on for three use cases of emerging technologies in education, and check out our recent prototyping projects here. The student can then use the block to trigger the process of photosynthesis while visualizing the results in a headset or on a mobile device.

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Technology Education Mobile Devices Culture 167

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2020

Writing these messages has been all the more difficult given the evolving nature of the crisis and uncertainty about long-term effects. In addition to taking a scholarly interest in the messages, I have also read them with deep empathy. They have had to deliver painful news about commencement, new hires and construction projects.

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Communication Mobile Devices Motivation Attention 179

Edsurge

JULY 1, 2020

According to market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Chromebooks accounted for 60 percent of all computing devices sold in the U.S. Breakdown of mobile device shipments in the K-12 education market by operating systems. Students should have more of a voice in what they read and learn.”

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Education Mobile Devices Culture Writing 191

Edsurge

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

General preparation hints include: practice good writing with every school essay students write. read a lot — and let that inform your writing. Revision Assistant — practice writing over a long term and receive targeted feedback to improve skill. Khan Academy SAT Reading and Writing Practice.

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Essay Mobile Devices Exams Writing 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The program offers free access to digital reading resources, engaging families and supporting language learning across the community. We had the right board, good atmosphere, the culture we needed to work on, and we started an initiative to write our strategic plan. Reading a book, writing a book. Everything lined up.

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Technology Schools English Mobile Devices 164

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Most classrooms have access to at least one computer or mobile device, and 77% of school districts have high speed broadband. And I’ve noticed that technology usage usually fits into one of two categories: independent practice or procedural support—such as writing an essay in Google Docs. Teachers have a lot on their plate.

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Curriculum Technology Textbooks Essay 153

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

“We’re very interested in having the mobile technology used outside the classroom where so much learning takes place,” says Hiram president Lori Varlotta. Students will be able to capture video and write about their experiences when they’re studying abroad or working on research projects.” She also appreciates the iPad’s portability.

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Mobile Devices Textbooks Teaching Lecturing 110

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Or, at the beginning of the year, they will write the date using the previous year. We were also able to include a lot more features than would have been possible otherwise and to test it heavily on a wide variety of mobile devices. As a result, you write far less code and have fewer security risks, so you can innovate faster.

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Learning Mobile Devices Testing Science 149

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

The physical distance, combined with the limited ability to notice important nervous system signals such as subtle nonverbal cues including the breath and the energy level of our clients, posed significant barriers to our ability to “accurately read” our clients’ mental state in order to effectively connect and intervene.

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Activities Mobile Devices Culture Participation 272

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Once the code is read (which happens within seconds), it will automatically activate the data. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it.

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Mobile Devices Art Science Grades 167

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

.” Cultivate literacy skills IXL brings reading, writing and grammar to life for students and helps educators effectively personalize English language arts instruction. The IXL app provides a fun, immersive experience for students of all levels, and is available on all major mobile devices.

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English Art Language Languages 100

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2018

I have experimented with writing open textbooks, thanks to the inspiration I received from Robin DeRosa on episodes 183 and 195. You can read more about my background and university role here.) Doug McKee In early summer, I was approached to see if I had an interest in doing some writing for EdSurge as a columnist.

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Art Science Teaching Mobile Devices 115

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. Nearly akin to memory in terms of read and write speeds, the 256-gigabyte drive also has no moving parts, which makes it a lot more rugged for educational environments, where students might not be so careful with their equipment.

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Curriculum Mobile Devices Distance Learning Lecturing 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2017

If you’re creating your own podcast, all you need is a digital device, a microphone, an Internet connection, and a topic you’re passionate about. The two most popular sites for creating podcasts are Audacity (for PCs) and Garageband (for Macs and mobile devices).

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Mobile Devices Ethics Learning Styles Culture 92

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? The school’s Wi-Fi is exclusive to teachers, and any use of mobile devices is banned.

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Mobile Devices English Exams Testing 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate. These devices enable students to write and express themselves clearly and more efficiently. For example, students with dyslexia can use a text-to-speech tool to improve their reading comprehension.

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Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97

Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 15, 2016

With the proliferation of mobile devices and tablets, viewing a PDF sometimes ends up being a bit of a pain. Readers end up doing more zooming and panning than actual reading. That means your readers gain the optimal reading experience for the device they’re using. There’s too much zoom.

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Mobile Devices Reading Writing Accessibility 74

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2017

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 3+: Read current events on a kid-friendly website like Newsela. Any age: Read ebooks. Field Trips.

Learning 84

Learning Mobile Devices Students History 84

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 Language 95

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

To prepare for the discussion, assign readings that provide different perspectives on AI along with comprehension questions for students to complete before class. Thinking in terms of before, during and after class is a useful framework for this or any other substantive discussion we may wish to have with students.

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Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 134