eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world. For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. The pandemic accelerated the adoption rates of educational technology solutions.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

There are also forward-thinking districts who either purchase WIFI hotspots for kids or park WIFI-enabled busses around the community for family access. William Horton says it best, "Unless you get instructional design right, technology can only increase the speed and certainty of failure." All of these efforts are to be commended.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Instead of students having access to handheld technology (tablet, laptop, etc) only part of the school day, more and more students began to have access when they need it. Either 1:1 or BYOD or some combination of both is giving students the opportunity to discover learning or create new information in a variety of ways.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 8, 2013

I mean, what school would not want each of their students to have access to a personal laptop computer? The problem is that most schools can't afford to spend the kind of money that it takes to provide each student with a laptop , especially when the nation is trying to climb out of a recession. I want more ».

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Vizor

JANUARY 29, 2024

Leverage E-rate, Title I, and other federal & state funds Make sure you take advantage of various funding sources available for technology in education. E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Mobile learning is about transforming how everyone can access shared knowledge and resources. It’s about mobilizing the learning experience, from being merely seated in a classroom discussing matters with your teacher or stuck with a laptop at home answering online assessments, to taking an assessment while in a cab.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. All one has to do is take a look at how mobile devices are changing everyone’s perception of computing as it is more accessible and personal than ever. Academic achievement in BYOD classrooms.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Mobile students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage. Studies show that 88% of teenagers between 13-17 have cell phones (or access to one) and 66% of middle schoolers. And why not?

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

As we continue to move even further into the 21 st Century, technology becomes more embedded in all aspects of society. My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. Student owned technology could then be utilized to close this gap.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 22, 2017

1:1 education means that each and every student gets a device (usually a laptop) with preloaded programs and textbooks. The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. Ensure system security. PD for teachers and staff.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2018

Our classrooms are transforming—not just with new technology or furniture—but by completely transporting students to new places and experiences. These immersive technologies are providing more than the “wow factor.” Location, funding, and even reality are no longer limiting our students of personalized learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

There is however, I think, a nuance between learning that is possible on a portable device such as a laptop, and the learning possible on smaller devices such as tablets and smartphones, a difference which simply boils down to ergonomics: screen size and navigation. 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Technology still gets a bad rap in many education circles. This ends up resulting in the formation of rules and policies that severely restrict or prohibit student use of mobile technology and social media as tools to support and/or enhance learning. Obviously kids can use technology to do this now as well. Here we go!

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 16, 2023

With over 17,000 students and a diverse range of devices, including iPads and Windows laptops, the district struggled to provide students with a safe and productive online environment due to reliability issues, poor reporting capabilities, and inadequate support from their existing filter provider. I get the help I need when I need it.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Having a conversation with a school administrator, he shared his frustration with his district’s plan to buy the same laptop for every teacher in his school district. The way that I look at this type of program is that you are making more of an investment in people than you are technology.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

BYOD — Bring Your Own Device — has gained some momentum in today’s education system. From temp teachers to entire school districts, more and more educational staff debate about or seriously consider the adoption of BYOD in their instruction. We can no longer overlook the importance of the use of technology in schools.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Managed Wi-Fi technology is having a profound, transformative impact on K-12 classroom environments. Although wireless access technology has been in schools for several years, earlier-generation solutions have not been robust enough to keep pace with growing mobility requirements. Standardized Testing : By putting down the No.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Each week, we will share a story about how a district used technology in schools to improve something. We were seeing performance issues with our older access points, which convinced us that we needed to upgrade our network. With ClearPass, we can set policies for usage, and access control is easier for IT and getting end-users online.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 19, 2012

Now that the digital revolution is in full swing, I am trying to devise means for moving to a paperless and digital classroom while facing the following challenges: Availability of technology: there is a reason why I''m focused on BYOD with this blog; I do not teach in a 1:1 district. Practical & free BYOD resources are a must.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. ” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. Will the cloud continue to reign?

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here''s a list of ten things a school leader does to kill any teacher’s enthusiasm for using technology in their classrooms. An alternative title for this list might be, “10 Things a 21st Century School Leader Will Not Do to Discourage Teachers from Engaging in the Use of Technology.” For example, I like Evernote.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

As we continue to advance in the digital age schools and districts are beginning to re-think pedagogy and learning environments by instituting either 1:1 device programs or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. tools is a reality for all students, both in an out of school, provided there is Internet access at home.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

Technology in schools is a neutral resource. Only when technology is employed by the teacher to serve as part of the learning experience does it have any impact, positive or otherwise. I bring this up because the debate about the promise and perils of technology in schools continues to float around online.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

Technology in schools is a neutral resource. Only when technology is employed by the teacher to serve as part of the learning experience does it have any impact, positive or otherwise. I bring this up because the debate about the promise and perils of technology in schools continues to float around online.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana offers BYOD as an option to accompany 1:1. It should not be a technology department initiative,” says Paul Sanfrancesco, director of technology for Pennsylvania’s Owen J. You need buy-in, with curriculum, and technology teams working together.”

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Individual schools can decide whether they want to incorporate students’ personal technology into classroom learning and can implement a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program. Are you thinking about going BYOD? BYOD isn''t about the technology or tool, it''s about enhancing learning. A library of PD videos.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Some obstacles can be assisted with the support of technology. 4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments. The following tips provide strategies for using technology to create inclusive learning environments.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2015

My first experience with technology in the classroom was the good ol' Apple IIe and endless hours playing Oregon Trail and Math Blaster. With 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs taking hold across the country (and the world) students have access to just about all known knowledge at their fingertips.

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techlearning

APRIL 15, 2018

Aruba today announced that Klein ISD, a rapidly-growing school district in Klein, Texas, has completed a three-year, district-wide technology refresh built upon the Aruba Mobile First Architecture. The district has issued 34,000 devices for intermediate and high school students – a mix of Chromebooks and Windows laptops.

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Learning in Hand

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Reading Codes on Desktops, Laptops, Chromebooks There’s not a version of of i-nigma for desktop computers. I like webqr.com for scanning codes on desktops and laptops because it is simple and free. Note that you will have to give webqr.com permission to access your webcam. You are not required to log in. You can have both!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

Account Breaches Cybercriminals can deploy a variety of techniques, including hacking and credential stuffing, to unlawfully gain access to online profiles. Certain malware types could also steal data unknown to you or use keystroke logging to access your account credentials. If it doesn’t, it’s best not to click on it.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

A successful approach is for schools to fold technology use into their existing missions and codes of conduct. We''ve also seen schools translate legal-jargon-heavy AUPs into more digestible "Technology Values" statements to share widely with kids and their families. Some schools have separate AUPs for students and faculty. Get buy-in.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. by Terry Heick and TeachThought Staff.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The new computers are one of the most noticeable changes among several technology updates taking place while school’s out for the summer. The influx of technology brings the district’s technology ratio to one device for every two students, which is lower than the previous ratio of roughly one device for every three students. —The

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