Distance Learning for Higher Ed Institutions
Tools that serve non-traditional students, foster online education
Colleges and universities can bring distance learning to campus via telepresence, a learning management system and lecture capture.
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An Inside Look at Flipping the Classroom for Common Core
iPads and interactive digital tools play a key role in the schools' flipped classrooms.
See how teachers and technology staff are promoting Common Core Skills.
William Jewel College Turns Its Library Into a High-Tech Collaborative Learning Space
William Jewel College creates a place where students can work together via wireless technology, digital signage, interactive displays and more.
See the William Jewel Pryor Learning Commons, a 21st century library that promotes interactive and collaborative learning through cutting-edge A/V. Videoconferencing rooms, interactive displays, wireless technology and social media allow students to work together on multimedia projects. The library design also accommodates BYOD.
9 Best College Apps to Help Students Ace Exams
These apps allow college students to create digital flashcards on their tablets, take notes with their smartphones or track study habits.
The tech savvy student knows this is the time to arm their tablets, smartphones and laptops for success. With the variety of apps available to students there is no excuse for walking into the classroom unprepared. End users know education doesn’t stop outside the walls of the classroom. Students today are connected 24/7 and studying […]
Flipping the Classroom to Support Multiple Learning Styles
Video lectures, interactive quizzes and a custom-built management system allow a health professor to flip his classroom.
Frank Fedel flips his classroom using Panopto lecture capture software, a Web camera, GradeCam and iclickers. Fedel uses video lessons and interactive quizzes to present information in a way that appeals to different learning styles. His lectures are created with Universal Design for Learning principles in mind.
The Democratization of Video — Getting Your Video Data Organized
An advanced video content management system gives everyone the power to create, manage, and distribute videos.
As video use grows, managing that content becomes ever more difficult. You need to prepare for the snowballing amount of data that needs to classified, stored and made searchable. Fortunately, there are video content management systems from companies such as SonicFountry, LimeLight Networks, Kaltura and BrightCove that well help you. Learn more about them here.
K-12 Technology Grants: A Guide to Getting Money for 2014
There are plenty of tech grants out there for the taking. We dissect where to go and how to get them.
Finding technology grants can be a painful and time consuming process. Not anymore! We’ve put together a guide of grants so you can start the application process today.
Kick Start: New Edtech Tools for Your BYOD Classroom
Tablets, mobile device management tools, tablet accessories from ISTE 2013 and more recent announcements.
Products from ISTE 2013 and more recent announcements for your BYOD or 1-1 classroom including the Google Nexus, Acer Iconia W5, Belkin Store and Charge, Gumdrop cases, the Amplify Tablet, NEC DisplayNote, the LearnPad, the Microsoft Surface Tablet and more.
Passaic Schools Go 1:1, Share How They Prepared for Chromebooks In the Classroom
Professional Development plays a key role in managing a 1:1 classroom. Passaic Schools' technology staff talks about teacher training, digital citizenship and integrating technology in the classroom.
See how the Passaic City Schools prepared teachers for a 1:1 deployment of Samsung Chromebooks. The pilot teachers did 60 hours of professional development, reviewing topics like digital citizenship, managing a 1:1 classroom and more. Passaic technology coaches share their pain points and offer advice for preparing for your own 1:1.
10 Tips for Building a 1:1 Program at Your School
Planning tips from technology coordinators, teachers and industry experts based on experience
Creating a successful 1:1 program is about more than just technology. Experts share their experiences and offer tips on things like training, creating user guidelines and financing technology initiatives.
