EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

The homework gap, characterized by the technological barriers and disparities students face when doing schoolwork at home, is a long-standing issue in education. It impacts millions of students nationwide, particularly black and Latino students and those who come from low-income families.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 19, 2020

The homework gap, characterized by the technological barriers and disparities students face when doing schoolwork at home, is a long-standing issue in education. It impacts millions of students nationwide, particularly black and Latino students and those who come from low-income families.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

PRWEB) — Lightspeed , a leading provider of powerful instructional audio solutions, announces Mobile PA, a wireless and portable instructional audio system that expands access to learning and gives teachers, administrators and students the freedom to be heard and understood anywhere. The audio clarity of Mobile PA is unmatched.”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project. Listen and Read.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. It’s almost a sin not to own a mobile device. Our mobile devices are online 24/7. Mobile learning of course. The pros The most obvious reason is that almost everyone owns a mobile device.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Achieving digital equity only just begins when students and teachers have sufficient access. A critical condition for an equitable education, digital equity spans a broader context than just access to sufficient devices and high-speed internet. A new report from the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway found that 28.2

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

From virtual trips with augmented reality to 3D printers for project-based learning and one-to-one device policies that empower student-driven research , new technologies can help bridge the gap between rote learning and long-term retention. . MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 schools need strong mobile device management services.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. Never before have there been so many different technologies at our disposal for educating. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives. Mobile Beacon. Between September 2016 and May 2017 the program donated 1,600 computers and 870 4G mobile hotspots to low-income families in Denver, Colorado.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. And, if your digital device of choice is a laptop, when you finish, close it. VPNs can be used on phones, desktops, laptops, iPads, and more.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Like any technology, it has progressed over time and had various iterations, with significant speed and power improvements. This universality has only recently come close to reality with USB-C, but even the initial iterations greatly improved earlier connection technologies. Read on to discover how all that changes with USB-C.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. The technology exists and is available to bridge this gap. The swift closure of school districts across the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Classrooms are dynamically impacted by the dual forces of technological evolution and student expectation. Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project. Listen and Read.

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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. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world. Research by Cristol and Gimbert (2013) found that students utilizing mobile learning devices scored, on average, 52.34

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

More than twice as many principals in 2017 said students in their schools were assigned some type of mobile device, like a laptop or tablet, than in 2015. Schools that distribute mobile devices to students more often lay this foundation, the survey shows. Subscribe today! Their peers can fill in the gaps.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

Over the years, however, LED technology has progressed exponentially offering unparalleled solutions. As technology advances and customer needs continue to change, hospitality standards must also evolve. There’s a whole new world to explore, thanks to the highly mobile and foldable LED display solutions.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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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. Yet these difficulties have not deterred efforts from gritty entrepreneurs to improve educational opportunities through technology. So she packed up and move to Mumbai, where she found work at Zaya. “My

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 30, 2024

Several online corporate training apps are available that are integrated with the latest technology and tools. Importance of Corporate Training Apps Better Accessibility Personalized Learning Experience Cost-Effectiveness II. Learners can join the sessions using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops through internet connectivity.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

Digital divide is a term used to describe the gap present in society between those who have access to the internet and technology and those who don’t. Additionally, Alamo Colleges District invested $5 million in laptops, hotspots and other technology tools specifically for remote learning and working.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Even before the pandemic, more than 25 million Americans lacked access to broadband internet. The state of Connecticut thinks it may have found a straightforward solution to the problem: Give every student in grades K-12 a laptop and pay for their internet. And for the past few months, the state has quietly been rolling it out.

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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. Demand for Chromebooks and laptops is at an all-time high for schools. customers will take place.

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