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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

August 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of ... Read more

Edtech Trends

From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

October 12, 2023 by Nadav Avni, CMO, Radix Technologies

New and advancing technology tools can support the future of education by boosting engagement through interactivity.

Some of my most vivid school memories involve teachers struggling to use overhead projectors: placing a printed sheet on the glass and fumbling to align it properly to…

IT Innovations

How IT leaders tackle 7 digital asset management challenges

August 14, 2023August 2, 2023 by Emily Stapf, Customer Success Manager, Incident IQ

Proper digital asset management lets IT leaders take the lead in helping schools unlock the full potential of digital devices.

With kids out the school door for the summer, IT leaders now face the daunting task of organizing, identifying, and managing the many thousands of devices per district…

STEM & STEAM Trends

4 ways to use ChatGPT in your STEM classroom

May 24, 2023 by Allen Antoine, M.Ed., Director of Computer Science Education Strategy for EPIC, University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Advanced Computing Center

AI like ChatGPT isn't going away--educators must helps students understand how to use these tools to enhance their STEM learning experiences.

Back in 2007 when I was teaching Algebra I at the local middle school, the biggest question for mathematics teachers on our campus was whether students could use…

Newsline

Bamboo Learning’s “Comprehension Through Conversation” EdTech Solution for K–5 Students Gaining Momentum

March 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SEATTLE—March 7, 2022—Bamboo Learning, Inc. today announced that Bamboo learning EDU, the first “Comprehension Through Conversation” learning application for students ... Read more

District Management

A district gets creative as it distributes iPads to students during lockdown

October 4, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards, sponsored by Trox, highlights inspiring examples of education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…

Newsline

Family Game Nights Come Alive With Tacto

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

PlayShifu combines real figurines with digital gameplay to bring alive all-time favoriteboard games & more Cupertino, California (June 1, 2021) ... Read more

Newsline

EVALYON’s DataCapture Ed™ for Teachers and Educators is Now Available

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

These back-to-school apps can help teachers and students in the classroom.

Evalyon’s DataCapture Ed App allows educators to capture student data to help comply with Federally mandated RTI (Response to Intervention) ... Read more

Newsline

Innovative Tablet and Headphone Charging Station

July 28, 2020 by ESchool News

The new charging station was designed to support the use of audio accessories in the learning environment and to help ... Read more

School Makerspaces

How I created my school’s makerspace

December 7, 2022February 12, 2020 by Todd Burleson

This sign, which says make, is made out of things you would find in a makerspace, like wires and plugs and art supplies.

As an elementary educator for most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of learners—from inner-city students in North Carolina to university-level students…

eClassroom News

4 tips for incorporating safe, engaging, tech-rich material into early elementary ed

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by Victoria Mendoza

a group of kindergarteners using safe technology in the class

I love incorporating technology into my curriculum and introducing it to my students in meaningful ways. The good news is that teaching them to use technology isn’t difficult.…

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5 steps to successfully run a student-led tech team

February 8, 2019January 29, 2019 by Jeffrey Botteron

One-to-one device initiatives have exploded in popularity and have dramatically changed the classroom environment. Dedicated device access doesn’t just benefit students through improved educational outcomes, but also benefits…

IT Management

These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

March 31, 2017March 29, 2017 by Dave Saltmarsh

Technology continues to raise the bar of what is possible in education. As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks,…

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iPads ignite furor in schools

January 17, 2017January 12, 2017 by Sharon Noguchi, The Mercury News

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District Management

5 ways technology can be useful for autistic learners

July 6, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

A tech researcher shares pros and cons for using devices with autistic learners -- and draws from her own experience as a parent of an autistic son.

Teaching & Learning

The digital-first district where OER meets iPads

June 17, 2016 by Katherine Schaeffer, Beaver County Times, Pa.

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District Management

How to manage your one-to-one program after you hand out devices

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

After the Chromebooks and iPads are distributed, admins and IT teams must keep breaking down silos and asking the tough questions. Here's how some districts are seeing success.

IT Management

All the ways iOS 9.3 will impact school iPad rollouts

April 7, 2016April 5, 2016 by Bridget McCrea

Apple’s latest overhaul will impact one-to-one and shared device rollouts In March, Apple upgraded the iPad and iPhone operating system ... Read more

District Management

Why some schools pay $100 more for the same iPads

March 10, 2016March 9, 2016 by Dennis Pierce

Irrespective of size or volume purchase, some districts are paying too much for technology. Experts discuss various solutions to the ‘broken’ process of ed-tech purchasing.

STEM & STEAM

Introducing the math selfie

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Lana Sweeten-Shults, Times Record News

Sure, you may have taken a selfie, but you likely haven't taken an equivalent fraction selfie — and if you ask the Jefferson Elementary School fourth-graders in Jennifer…

District Management

What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?

February 29, 2016February 15, 2016 by Jeanne Carey Ingle and Tanya Moorehead

Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?

IT Management

TabPilot launches app for classroom management

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 by Laura Ascione

TabPilot released Teacher Tools for iOS, an app that allows teachers to control student iPads in their classrooms with tools that have previously only been available through the…

Teaching Trends

Editor’s Picks 2015, No. 1: Three things great teachers do with technology

December 31, 2015 by Tom Daccord

3 inspiring examples of how great teachers turn technology into relevance and make learning count Ed. note: This year the ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Best Practices for Integrating Chromebooks into Teaching & Learning

December 22, 2015October 6, 2015 by Vcarlson

Chromebooks, the lightweight laptops that run software from the Internet instead of a local hard drive, have skyrocketed in popularity ... Read more

District Management

Educating parents of the Siri generation

December 15, 2015June 11, 2015 by By Carl Hooker

In our digital world, some parents may feel lost at sea. Here's what they need to know to keep up with their kids online lives, and what schools…

Creating a Digital Learning Environment

Digital natives still clamor for print materials

March 25, 2015 by By Sam Mcmanis, The Sacramento Bee

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Teaching Trends

The 10 questions to ask before you start your one-to-one program

March 23, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

Many schools start by asking the wrong questions before they embark on a one-to-one program. It's about vision, not devices, says one expert.

District Management

True tech integration starts with learning goals

March 19, 2015 by By Tom Daccord

The real challenge in using technology in the classroom is not integrating technology effectively. It's developing a vision for technology use.

IT Management

iPads keep students connected, even on snow days

March 12, 2015 by By Samuel Speciale, Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va.

This article is no longer available.

District Management

A one-to-one program done slowly—and right

March 11, 2015March 10, 2015 by By Jennifer Welch

Superintendent Steven Webb’s successful one-to-one rollout could serve as a roadmap for districts Dr. Steven Webb’s rise as a visionary ... Read more

District Management

Why overwhelmed educators should stick to these simple tech tools

March 2, 2015 by By Denise Jaffe

Tech is shifting faster than teacher training can keep up. The solution is to keep it simple. I recently had the pleasure of spending a few hours in…

District Management

5 steps to move technology purchasing into the 21st century

March 3, 2015February 25, 2015 by By John Carver

Choosing and buying the right technology can be a daunting process, especially if you don’t know where to begin With ... Read more

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Why technology must be invisible during ed tech roll outs

January 21, 2015 by By Bridget McCrea

One district leader shares his philosophy for invisible tech roll outs that focus on goals, not tools When it comes ... Read more

District Management

The when, why and how of PD for iPads

January 7, 2015 by By Stephanie Tow

ipad-pdType “professional development for teachers” into any search engine and numerous results fill the computer screen. Type in “professional development for iPads” and the results are more narrow…

District Management

5 critical iPad mistakes to avoid

July 1, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Tablets, including iPads, are all the rage in today's classrooms. But how many iPad initiatives fail due to common mistakes that could be avoided with proper planning? During…

District Management

How much freedom to give kids with school-issued iPads?

November 5, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Parents pack into a gym at Cahuilla Desert Academy, a middle school in the southern California city of Thermal, Mind/Shift reports.

IT Management

Three student successes with iPads

October 28, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The last time I wrote about iPads in the classroom, it was about a school district doing almost everything wrong, Digital/Edu reports.

District Management

5 steps to maximize iPads for students with autism

November 5, 2013October 28, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Classrooms across the country are dotted with iPads on desks, in students' hands, and in hallways. Recently, a special education expert offered five insights into how the iPad…

IT Management

Houston-area school district ends $16M iPad plan

October 8, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

A Houston-area school district has abandoned a $16 million initiative to incorporate thousands of iPads into classroom curriculums after a consultant found widespread problems, the Associated Press reports.

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