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The research behind a particular product is especially crucial for districts who are investing large amounts of money into new edtech programs and digital tools. Unfortunately, […]
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It’s important to involve parents in their child’s learning process. One way the Temple Independent School District has reached out to parents is through the use of a YouTube Channel. The school district already had a YouTube channel with lessons targeting students across grade levels. To this, they added a “Just for Parents” section. Why
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Edtech holds the potential to be extremely versatile and beneficial in the classroom. In many cases, it can create better outcomes and deepen the learning experience for students. Other programs are designed to help educators with classroom management. These digital tools can be a wonderful addition to a teacher’s toolbox, but not all products are
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Education lives in an era of big data and small devices. Smart devices, systems, and services that talk to other devices via the Internet mean educators as well as students can all be more productive. But this new-found freedom and the combination of mobile computing access to always-connected, cloud-based software has created headaches for anyone
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Viruses just might be Public Enemy Number One when it comes to technology. At best, they’re an inconvenience. At worst, they can destroy your devices, your data and even your bank account. Everyone knows that viruses are bad — that’s why we spend billions of dollars on computer security every year. But what about good viruses? Is there such
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If you’re an online gamer, there are two basic things from your internet service provider: speed and reliability. Are you trying to find the best kind of internet for gaming? What you’re really looking for is internet with the fastest speeds and the most consistent service. Why do I need fast speeds for gaming?
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Mobile learning is a growing trend for students who are increasingly searching for ways to take their education with them. They tend to prize flexibility when it comes to their academics, making it essential that professors start to add more mobile learning components to the curriculum. Old-school professors tend to be more reluctant to get
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With everyone reportedly spending one-third of their days online—and younger ones not far behind—it’s imperative that parents and teachers ensure the safety of school-students on the Internet.
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Cheating has always been a cultural phenomenon, but today’s digital age makes it easier than ever. It can be tempting to find creative solutions to raise your grades without putting in the work. Papers can be written
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The field of educational technology is something like the Wild West: there is great promise, enormous opportunity, and a lot of chaos. The bottom line is that edtech will not work magic. There are three main reasons for this. The actual data on student outcomes for tech-infused instructional approaches is somewhat disappointing. In many cases, the returns
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