eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

A 2020 study shows that the average student loses 17 to 34 percent of their learning gains over the summer break–and this is a phenomenon that’s been studied since the early 1900s. 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 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. Think about adding the app in as part of an activity for health, social studies, civics, home economics, or career readiness classes.

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Mobile Devices Lecturing Social Studies Students 275

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2015

Frank Smith The world of education IT is on schedule to reach a tipping point, where the availability and affordability of mobile devices could completely reshape the way we learn. Mobile Apps Mobile Device Management Mobility Wi-Fi'

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The hands-on digital collections help students with science related studies in a whole new way as they continue to learn at home, at school, or in a hybrid environment during and post COVID-19. “As Setting a new standard, the digital teaching aids will alter the way millions of students learn in 150,000 U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

According to Common Sense Media’s study “ Zero to Eight: Children’s Media Use in America ,” 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. What’s more, about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device.

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Curriculum Teaching Mobile Devices Ethics 279

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. In fact, a study by America Succeeds found that 70 percent of the most requested skills in nearly 82 million job postings are durable skills.

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Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School Learning 287

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2015

Three school districts that are using desktop and mobile video conferencing in creative and innovative ways are featured as a set of companion case studies.

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Mobile Devices Communication Collaborative Learning Study 213

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

By using smartphones as VR displays, immersive technology has become more affordable and accessible, according to a recent study published in the Education and Information Technologies journal. For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 78

EdTech Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

By using smartphones as VR displays, immersive technology has become more affordable and accessible, according to a recent study published in the Education and Information Technologies journal. For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 78

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum. One example of the collaborative lessons within the guide is a social studies lesson for grades three to five, called “Who Can Vote?” Available for download at [link].

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Collaborative Learning Mobile Devices Social Studies Learning 237

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

An additional study states that less than half of Gen Z respondents said they had enough information to decide what pathway was best for them after high school. BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to do after high school.

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Mobile Devices Quizzes Feedback Middle School 306

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

A new study evaluating the Ready To Learn initiative outlines how educational digital media will change to influence children and content producers. Interviews with 26 prominent children’s media researchers, producers, and thought leaders were conducted as part of the study. Educational media’s new promise.

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Mobile Devices Evaluation Study Accessibility 184

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

For example, some PBIS solutions allow teachers and staff to immediately acknowledge positive student behavior from mobile devices. Other behavioral studies that look at the behavior of children with trauma histories show “enhanced attention to and difficulty in disengaging from emotional stimuli ( Tottenham et al.,

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Teaching Mobile Devices Students Achievement 310

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Testing can help students better retain and recall what they studied, not only for the final exam, but as part of their overall educational development. This is the “testing effect,” or the phenomenon where taking a quiz can enhance later retention of studied materials, and its effectiveness has been demonstrated many times over.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Both of the wireless sensors—the Go Direct ® Pyranometer and Go Direct ® PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Sensor—connect directly to student devices using the award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro app allowing students to easily collect and analyze scientific data as they think critically and make real-world connections.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

For education, this means heavy focus should be placed on incorporating not only digital materials in the classroom, but incorporating mobile devices in class and mobile strategies within the school or institution. This has coined the term “phigital” when referencing the mindset of Gen Z.

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Mobile Devices Schools Students Textbooks 266

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

This year’s categories include Learning Management Systems (LMS), Supplemental Platforms, Courseware Platforms, Study Tools, Classroom Response & Assessment Tools, and Sites and Resources. educational institution.

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Mobile Devices Attention Educational Technologies Accessibility 249

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

You can get this type of rest anywhere: A recent study showed that looking at images of bodies of water, such as oceans, can activate the brain’s creative rest response, regardless of location. Sensory rest: Like most professionals, teachers depend on computers and mobile devices that make constant demands on your attention.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Attention Activities 237

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, April 21, 2021 – At Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) in Massachusetts, the Media Arts team produces content for schools, departments, and teachers while offering students a wide array of media classes, clubs, and work study opportunities.

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Mobile Devices Art Internet Schools 246

EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

By using smartphones as VR displays, immersive technology has become more affordable and accessible, according to a recent study published in the Education and Information Technologies journal. For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 60

EdTech Magazine

MAY 14, 2020

By using smartphones as VR displays, immersive technology has become more affordable and accessible, according to a recent study published in the Education and Information Technologies journal. For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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Mobile Devices Learning Attention Study 60

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

or in disadvantaged countries abroad that lack robust broadband options depend on mobile devices to participate online. This survey asked a broader group of students, while the Wiley study quizzed those in online programs only. But are colleges paying attention to what online students want most?

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Mobile Devices Lecturing Quizzes Participation 212

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum. One example of the collaborative lessons within the guide is a social studies lesson for grades three to five, called “Who Can Vote?” Each group sorts the characteristics into voters and non-voters.

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Skills Mobile Devices Social Studies Students 175

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

With the app, students can use their mobile devices to insert their own videos with recorded motion, mark points to track the object in motion, and set the scale of the video. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2017

Students can join in on mobile devices and create their own as well. A similar program is called Quizlet, where a student or teacher can generate flashcards on any topic, to help them review or study. Kahoot allows the teacher to build fun quizzes, flashcards and games.

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Quizzes Mobile Devices Essay Assignments 208

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Project Planning : outline tasks, set priorities, and assign responsibilities Studying and Learning : make an excellent study aid for visual learners. A multi-device collaboration tool. iMindmap iThoughts –add words, images, more (fee) Lino –share notes and photos Mind42 MindMup Popplet –Great for work.

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Mobile Devices Communication Assignments Study 173

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2016

workforce, but new forecasts indicate the demand for online language learning tools could increase thanks to the prevalence of mobile devices. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the online language learning market in the U.S. A recent report notes that a decline in U.S. for 2017-2021.

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Languages Language Mobile Devices Learning 105

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. Dellinger, dLRN , recently sat down with Joosten to ask her about the results of the study. We need to move.to

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Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 217

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

AR can also create digital overlays on printed textbooks, allowing students to access additional content, such as videos or animations, with their mobile devices. You can just use your phone or any mobile device.” Spierenburg likens AR to a safety net for students. “It You don’t need any special hardware.

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Teachers Mobile Devices Students Language 201

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2016

For the past four years, researchers at MIT, Tufts University, and Georgia State University have been conducting a study to determine whether tablet computers loaded with literacy applications could improve the reading preparedness of young children living in economically disadvantaged communities. Next page: What the study reveals.

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Mobile Devices Technology Teaching Testing 144

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Popular mobile devices may come and go, but the iPad has remained a hit in the K-12 classroom. More commonly, studies report that teachers are often resistant to truly integrating iPads into their classrooms because of the constraints of time and training (Clark and Luckin, 2012).

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Mobile Devices Elementary School Elementary School Special Education 191

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2016

The Ciena-powered 100G network will enable CFISD to support the growing adoption of mobile devices among students – according to a Pew Research Center study 73 percent of teenagers have smartphones – and connect to the latest educational applications and tools. ”

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Mobile Devices Distance Learning Achievement Study 136

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2016

Designed specifically for those students interested in pursuing science or technology careers, STRN’s objective is to help students stay on top of the latest developments in of their area of study. STRN was created to offer students a comprehensive view of their area of study and, perhaps, open them up to another area of interest.

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STEM Mobile Devices Students Science 136

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2019

The vast majority — 86 percent — of respondents to the 2019 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Report agreed that by 2025, XR technologies will be as ubiquitous as mobile devices. These tools are likely going to become significantly more popular in the near future. . Students have better recall — an 8.8

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Mobile Devices Education Participation Motivation 167

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. Older learners can get into plane geometry and the study of predetermined shapes.

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Math Student Engagement Teachers Mobile Devices 147

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2016

This development, combined with tremendous growth in mobile device usage due to improved technology, naturally led to a shift in mobile learning patterns. Despite this promising beginning, the role of mobile devices in the classroom and in education overall is still rather limited.

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Mobile Devices Learning Quizzes Essay 113

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Think lots of nuts-and-bolts, this-should-go-into-a-checklist details punctuated with brief case studies. The report is designed to help not just schools and states, but also inspire businesses, philanthropies, nonprofits, and policymakers to take action on home needs for high-speed internet service and learning devices.

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Mobile Devices Internet History Accessibility 209