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Incredible: Growth of this technology crushes Apple, Microsoft in K-12 classrooms

Incredible: Growth of this technology crushes Apple, Microsoft in K-12 classrooms | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it
Chromebooks continue their growth in education, securing 58 percent of K-12 market share, according to K-12 technology trends.

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Survey Finds Some Ed Tech Software and Applications Are Lacking Proper Security

Survey Finds Some Ed Tech Software and Applications Are Lacking Proper Security | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it
Here’s how to make sure your digital tools are secure.

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Experts see Bluetooth-enabled classes, improved devices on the horizon

Experts see Bluetooth-enabled classes, improved devices on the horizon | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it

"District Administration recently published predictions for what's to come in 2017 and beyond, foreseeing a proliferation of super-thin screens for tablets and notebooks next year, along with Bluetooth connectivity in the classroom and Chromebooks that work with Android tablet software."


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Stephania Savva, Ph.D's curator insight, December 26, 2016 10:38 AM
Could potentially unleash more learning opportunities. However, not without paying attention to the risks of technology:

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Giving Every Student a Mobile Device

Giving Every Student a Mobile Device | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it

"Coachella Valley Unified School District devised a program to improve student outcomes by giving every teacher and student a device."


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More Than 50 Percent of Teachers Report 1:1 Computing

More Than 50 Percent of Teachers Report 1:1 Computing | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it
A survey finds that more educators have devices in their classrooms than ever before.

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Nataliacp's curator insight, March 11, 2017 9:44 PM
Based on the findings of a Michigan State University study, learners are more productive and attentive with the use of technological devices during the development of the lesson. It shows that a student has superior outcomes in English/language arts, writing, math and science. However, I consider that we need to take into account our context. Technology can offer better results in the learning process , but it is necessary create innovatice and useful strategies that can help students that do not have the opportunity to be in contact with technological devices.
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Google Rolls Out New Chromebooks, Allows Access to Android, Adobe Apps

Google Rolls Out New Chromebooks, Allows Access to Android, Adobe Apps | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it
Google is releasing two new Chromebooks for the education market that aim to be more versatile and practical for the everyday student.

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Why Access to Computers Won't Automatically Boost Children's Grades

Why Access to Computers Won't Automatically Boost Children's Grades | Education 2.0 & 3.0 | Scoop.it

"Filling classrooms to the brim with computers and tablets won’t necessarily help children get better grades. That’s the finding of a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)."


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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight, December 16, 2016 1:35 PM

Just as typewriters don't make students better writers, computers won't make students better readers. What computers facilitate is increased productivity, easy access to resources, and maybe if used correctly, increased enthusiasm for doing work.