Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

It was early in offering programs that highlighted edtech,” says Frank Catalano, an independent industry strategist who previously served on SIIA’s education board. “It It was essentially the go-to association for the edtech industry.” Computers, laptops and mobile devices became more affordable. billion in U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning tools such as Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can help improve student engagement. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how to make your school's professional development count.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

That's how volatile the nature of the EdTech world is. That said, through my decade-long experience blogging and reviewing EdTech resources, I come to notice a common trend that I call 'outlier EdTech'. The latest trend in EdTech that I see currently gaining traction is Artificial Intelligence technologies.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. To Re-Capture the Education Market, Microsoft Aims to Offer a Compelling Alternative to Google’s Chromebook.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. Also, many Chromebook apps don't require internet access, which is another plus given the persistent “ homework gap ” faced by students who don’t have an internet connection at home.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers use virtual reality platforms to teach coding. Create Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment by Decluttering. A way schools can transition learning environments into a more accessible space is by purposefully removing certain classroom items.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Hypothes.is

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). It is directed at “operators” meaning the operators of websites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications who have actual knowledge that the platform is used primarily for a school purpose and was designed and marketed for a school purpose.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). It is directed at “operators” meaning the operators of websites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications who have actual knowledge that the platform is used primarily for a school purpose and was designed and marketed for a school purpose.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It grew as she moved to Microsoft, working on various products that touched consumers' lives both in and out of the education sector, including MSN, Encarta and Xbox. It offers companionship for some and greater accessibility for those with disabilities. If so, what does that look like?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Among them is Microsoft, whose list of announcements for Bett reads almost as long as the conference agenda. (Or But there’s a method to the all new devices, features and curriculum updates, say company officials: to reinforce Microsoft’s position in the education market with tools that make learning more affordable and accessible.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with blended learning. Dell Latitude Is Both Smart and Secure. The Latitude 3390 features both an integrated video camera and an infrared one.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Partners include renowned brands like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and NASA. Accessible on computers and mobile apps, Tynker offers free and paid subscriptions. In 2021, Tynker was acquired by BYJU’S, the world’s largest edtech company. For more info, visit www.tynker.com.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

Interactive Whiteboard Edtech Tools. Giving students technology access is vital for flipped classrooms but also enhances the learning experience in a class. ShowMe is an Edtech tool that turns a teacher’s iPad into an interactive whiteboard. Access Google Drive from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Hippo Videos.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2017

By Phil Goldstein Increasingly, tech companies, including Google and Microsoft, see improving internet access for the underserved as part of their corporate social responsibility.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A better question might be, what’s hot in EdTech this year ? In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 Just the first half of this year alone, the United States neared one billion in EdTech funding. We’ve touched on “what” and “why,” but “when” is just as crucial in EdTech adoption.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

It connects with Slack and plays nice with Microsoft stuff. don’t forget, your school basically owns and controls access to all of it. So two day shipping, access to videos / music, AND free storage. Customizable, searchable, able to create personalized and sharable link lists with mobile app and browser-based versions.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Our schools provide internet access and offer year-round career and technology classes ,” Madden says. “We FUSD’s students have access to 65,000 Windows-based devices , mostly HP laptops and desktops. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Tech Offers a Leg Up for Impoverished Students.

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EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 18, 2016

5) Microsoft Office 365. With the release of Microsoft Office 365, all devices have gained access to the full suite of Microsoft services. That means students can use everything from Word to PowerPoint whether they’re at home or working from a mobile device. Microsoft Word is the gold standard in that department.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

Now educators can make their instruction more effective and provide practice linked directly to progress monitoring and formative assessment results using free digital tools from Microsoft. The creation of assessments and their implementation can all be integrated through the use of Microsoft Teams.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

And in schools that use Google’s administration console to manage Chromebooks, teachers can also lock students’ screens when they are taking a quiz, to prevent them from accessing other tabs on their devices. Microsoft has been rumored to launch a new Surface tablet for the education market later this summer. Outside the U.S.,

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2020

As edtech-focused investors, we at Rethink Education set out to unpack the impact of the pandemic. Key questions around how to help the vulnerable access training and economic opportunity, and how to support meaningful personal development and skills advancement for all learners and workers, are even more critical today.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. When one edtech door closes, another one often opens. You can use Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or just use your email address. Another new feature utilizes Microsoft's " Immersive Reader " in order to read aloud your Collection !

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – Fall 22 Report reveals that teachers in the United States used almost 148 digital tools, while students used nearly 143 digital tools in the school year 2021–22. Content published via KITABOO is accessible both online and offline and works across platforms & devices (iOS, Android, Windows).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2018

Last year was a boom year for edtech web tools. Is it easy to access ? It is browser-based but works on most mobile devices, includes thumbnails of participants, allows screensharing, offers the ever-popular whiteboard, and gets started with an email invitation. What is Microsoft Sway? Is it easy to use ?

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Buncee

JANUARY 10, 2022

I recommend taking the course called “ Creative Expression and Social-Emotional Learning with Buncee ” available in the Microsoft Educator Center which was co-created by Francesca Arturi and Laura Steinbrink. Hyperlinks to other evidence of their work can be included and accessible within one space. Buncee is a fantastic choice!

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Access to these data without authorization is called a data breach. For instance, school networks should block access to all potentially risky sites. Implement Access Control.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Businesses today have to be more agile and have to be able to pivot—access to content needs to be very rapid,” says Lori Bradley, executive vice president for global talent management at PVH Corp, a publicly- traded fashion and apparel company with 35,000 employees. Similarly, LinkedIn’s $1.5

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

However, if you’re not closely tracking EdTech trends, you might be uncertain about what it means. When a device is Android EDLA-certified, it essentially becomes your gateway to effortless integration with the Google ecosystem of mobile services and apps. But how does it work and what does this mean for classrooms?

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

We’ve seen a robust influx of new startups and leaders in education and workforce industries that have introduced solutions to make resources more accessible, streamlined, tech-enabled, and cost-effective,” said Eddie Olson, Managing Director of the OnRamp Education & Workforce Innovation Accelerator at gener8tor.

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Buncee

MARCH 9, 2020

Having a specific platform or digital tool in place that all educators can use, and making sure that all students will have access is very important as well. attorney, edtech consultant, presenter, author, ? ?and Being able to keep learning going and have ways to collaborate without being in the same physical space is important.

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techlearning

AUGUST 23, 2018

More than 90% of Denmark’s primary school students and teachers--nearly 600,000 SkoleTube users in all--now have access to WeVideo. Students benefit from access to a tool that will grow with them throughout their educational careers. WeVideo is also a Microsoft Education Partner.

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WJU EdTech

JANUARY 13, 2015

Originally posted on Jonathan Wylie: Instructional Technology Consultant : Last week, Microsoft surprised a lot of people when they made Word, Excel and PowerPoint completely free for iOS devices. The apps themselves were always free for viewing documents, but editing access required an Office 365 subscription. EdTech Ideas'

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