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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Assess Learning and Stay Organized.

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Bringing STEM to Students with Mobile Technology

EdTech Magazine

The lack of access to higher-level science, technology, engineering and math classes in K–12 education shows. As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes.

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On the Go: Mobile Learning Solutions for IT Teams

EdTech Magazine

Since the shift to virtual learning, K–12 IT leaders have learned to leverage technology for increased flexibility. Technologies such as asset tagging and charging carts help support students and educators, while making organization easier for IT staff. Device portability has proved key to supporting the new learning environment.

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Q&A: Speed and Storage Support Mobile Technology in K–12 Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

The pandemic, which accelerated tech use in K–12 schools, also changed how that technology is consumed. Today’s educators are using more applications to facilitate student learning in remote environments. Students are accessing more rich imagery and large video files as part of instruction.

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6 eLearning Trends in Custom eLearning Solutions

Most articles on trends discuss mobile, augmented reality, virtual reality, LMS options, apps, and authoring software. The most forward-looking articles make the case for hologram technology that will soon be available. There is no doubt that the technology available at affordable prices will be fascinating in the next 5-10 years.

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Scaling Small K–12 IT Teams Through People, Technology, Processes and Partners

EdTech Magazine

They also may not know how these smaller teams are able to provide immediate help desk support and fast turnaround times for repairs on tens of thousands of mobile devices. Districts such as Virginia Beach City Public Schools say they are successfully managing their mobile devices at scale through a mix of technology, processes and people.

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10 Ways To Keep Your Mobile App Protected

EdTech4Beginners

Mobile devices are rapidly becoming the most common method for people all over the world to engage with the web, and the vast bulk of these consumers do so via mobile applications. Based on a Gartner study, nearly one-third of mobile apps fail basic cybersecurity assessments. 10 Ways To Protect Your Mobile App.

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