A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

It really puts into perspective why we make many of the decisions that we do at New Milford High School as to why we decided to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative and don''t mandate the use of one specific tool to support learning. Let it support learning." The assessment and feedback pieces are also critical.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The potential benefits of BOYD for learning and teaching are significant, including increased collaboration and engagement among students. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is often used interchangeably with other acronyms such as BYOT (Bring Your own Technology), BYOPC ( Bring your Own PC), BYOP ( Bring Your Own Phone).

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Learning has evolved to a point where augmented reality (AR) is a possibility. It’s evolved to a point where the environment adapts to learners needs and as I like to say it the learning process is as interactive and as immersive as ever. What is augmented learning?

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Education with Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Many schools are going mobile or one-to-one. Schools sometimes make decisions without thinking about the full consequences such as mobile and home learning. If schools supply mobile devices to the students, do the students take the mobile devices home? Teachers cannot assign at home mobile work.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 14, 2012

I am a huge fan of using mobile learning devices (i.e. student cell phones) in class as part of an anticipatory set, to review prior learning, to check for understanding and/or assess, or as a form of closure. To learn more about Celly and to get started creating your own cells click this link.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different. Uncommon learning refers to initiatives and pedagogical techniques that are not present in scale in a typical school or district.

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Kathy Schrock

JULY 19, 2014

Since many classrooms now have at least part time access to 1:1 mobile devices, whether on a cart, a BYOD environment, or a true 1:1 program, I thought I would showcase how some of these can easily be used with mobile devices. Written in 1993, the structures are sound and can easily be adapted for use with mobile devices.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Over the years we have seen more embracement of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 device rollouts. The USDOE’s Office of Educational Technology places emphasis on students and educators having access to a robust and comprehensive infrastructure when and where they need it for learning. Powerful learning devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Because mobile devices are faster, it satisfies student curiosity and builds their passion to be lifelong learners. They already nimbly use them to facilitate their lives and want to do the same for their learning.

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Securly

JANUARY 5, 2016

In the last quarter of 2015, they released their findings in “ Students Computers and Learning: Making the Connection”. Ask questions that assess how a leader integrates and dictates technology into his/her projects and to those he/she leads. To learn more about cloud-based web filtering for schools, subscribe to our newsletter: .

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Nik Peachey

AUGUST 23, 2013

One of the great things about mobile devices such as tablets, iPads and phones is that most modern devices have good quality cameras and microphones built in. Mailvu also provides mobile apps for iOS, Android an Blackberry. Keek for video journals Keek mixes web with mobile in the form of video journals.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

It being, that technology, if used responsibly is a great asset for teachers to improve instruction and for students to enhance their learning. I believe helping students to apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world is arguably the greatest responsibility of a teacher. Job well done by this mathematics teacher!

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 19, 2020

"Self-paced instruction or learning is any kind of instruction that proceeds based on learner response. Self-paced learning is an excellent way for students or educators to learn material at their own pace. 15 Tools for Self-Paced Learning Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr. - This list is in alphabetical order.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

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. Even social media channels have become learning tools for the creative classroom. Next page: 4 wireless network goals for schools).

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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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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Basically, it turns a classroom upside down (or on it's head) where the learning of a topic is done at home and then they applied practice or "work" is done at school. Top 15 Sites and Apps for a Flipped Learning Answer Pad - The ultimate assessment tool for teachers to use w/ their mobile devices or browser to gauge student's learning.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information? The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Tumblr ) for peer review or assessment of learning.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Further, research validates the use of mobile technology in education. by Amy Moynihan , Ph.D.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2018

During the conference, ISTE opened enrollment for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. ISTE partnered with D2L to use the BrightSpace learning management system (LMS) to power ISTE U.

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Education with Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Good mobile learning practice apps facilitate and transform learning. Mobile learning activities can increase students’ time on task. In doing a mobile learning app, the students concentrate each second as they do the activity. Mobile learning can offer differentiation.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 5, 2015

Portfolios are a time-tested and teacher-trusted method for assessing student learning. These tools also give teachers the ability to create assignments, easily browse student work, add comments, and remotely assess from their mobile device or desktop.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MAY 30, 2013

While I''ve written quite a bit about assessing writing (ad nauseum) via digital means, reading instruction and assessment have remained a primarily paper-based enterprise in my class. I signed out the mobile lab and a class set of headphones, and assigned an act a day. Gobstopper is MOBILE! A highlight of my experience!

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. Learn about the many creative ways teachers can use Google Forms with their classes.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2015

That evolved to an after school coding club in high school where I learned how to make a square and a flower using BASIC. And look at where learning is today. Today, many teachers are beginning to shift their instruction from stand and deliver to more interactive, engaging and participatory styles of teaching and learning.

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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. Activity-Based Learning. Blended Learning.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As a follow up to my recent list on Math Sites/Apps found here, I've decided to compile a list of my favorite learning tools for Reading. Again, Mobile Learning and BYOD make it easier for any student to learn any core subject, especially that of Reading. any subject, Math, Reading, etc.).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 15th The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man. - Eliot The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Are You Prepared For The Future Of Social Learning? In fact we now know that 50 percent of formal learning is forgotten within the first hour. Even with the growth of digital platforms such as online programs, the basic structure of learning remained the same; automation and technology simply enhanced the delivery methods.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Also needed are trauma-informed and trauma-skilled schools so that teachers are prepared to work with students who may have experienced severe hardships as well as learning loss. Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers. Redefining School and Resetting Expectations.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

On the one hand, we know that most students bring a mini-supercomputer to school every day, a device with vast potential for learning. On the other hand, just how and even if smartphones might help students learn remains a troubling question. Even the visible presence of a phone pulls students — and many adults — away from their focus.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2015

“We were in the process of looking for a new and advanced technological solution that would enhance learning in the classroom. Signature series models with USB capability can connect wirelessly with PC and Mac computers or using the Free C- Assist APP connect with iOS and Android mobile devices for a true BYOD experience.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

It’s rare when anyone considers the other—and perhaps more important—angle: Students want to learn with technology. By empowering student learning with more opportunities for them to communicate with classmates, you’ll soon realize how important technology is in the classroom. They want to learn at a comfortable speed.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. Students rebel by learning the powerful ways authors convey meaning and affect their audience.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But that hasn’t stopped us from asking a number of experts in education and technology to gaze into their crystal balls and share their thoughts on one major EdTech trend we can expect to see lighting up learning and one major challenge that education will face in 2016. Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Tech & Learning has announced the winners of the TCEA Best of Show Awards. The TravelMate Spin B1 (TMB118) convertible notebook features a 360-degree hinge that allows the device to be used in four versatile modes that facilitates all aspects of classroom learning, including Stand and Tent modes for group projects and sharing.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Best Administrator Blog: The Principal of Change by George Couros Writing from his experience as Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland School Division in Alberta, Canada, George''s reflections on education, teaching, and learning are amazing resources for the education community.

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