Candid

JULY 31, 2024

To get students back on track, we need to get resources immediately into classrooms, stop shifting the financial burdens of education onto teachers, and enable teachers to engage with students in innovative ways. Since 2020, DonorsChoose has partnered with 10 states to allocate a total of $100 million in ESSER funding to classrooms.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The software giant is reportedly preparing to launch a new low-cost Surface Laptop aimed at education markets, specifically K-12, alongside a new edition of Windows 11 named Windows 11 SE. Windows Central reports that the upcoming Surface Laptop could also be named Surface Laptop SE and will likely include an 11.6-inch

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 19, 2021

It's a versatile machine with Google Classroom support! Walmart is offering a crazy deal on the Gateway 14.1-inch inch FHD Ultra Slim Notebook in multiple colors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Graduate Students at MIIS Class Doing Group Exercise in Flexible Classroom Space. I was able to pull this off because my course took place in the Digital Learning Commons “ D-Space ” – a state of the art flexible classroom space. The flexible classroom is a large open space. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Windows 11 SE will ship exclusively on low-cost laptops that are built for K-8 classrooms, and it marks another attempt by Microsoft to take on Google’s range of Chromebooks and their popularity in US schools. Windows 11 SE will only be available on low-cost laptops that are sold to schools. Image: Microsoft. Image: Microsoft.

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The Verge

JANUARY 13, 2021

AMD headlined with a new series of CPUs, the 7nm Ryzen 5000 series, that is going to be a really compelling gaming laptop option. Nvidia headlined with new graphics for laptops, bringing some performance that was previously exclusive to desktop machines. AMD’s 7nm Ryzen 5000 mobile processors promise 2021’s best gaming notebooks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2017

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand how the feng shui of a classroom impacts learning. Circles without tables, just chairs helps promote group discussion. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces. If you are trying to do an interactive lecture, it stops group interaction.

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The Verge

APRIL 21, 2021

Google is refreshing its Meet user interface next month for desktop and laptop users. Google is also adding video background replacement to Meet in the coming weeks, allowing you to pick between a classroom, a party, and a forest to replace your background. Google Meet’s new user interface.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s made into more of a computer, able to do tasks that once were solely the domain of laptops. Apple wants to push the iPad into classrooms, and the idea of trying to hang on to dozens of Lightning headphones or Bluetooth headphones sounds like a nightmare. iPad things ought to involve using the same charger we use for our laptops.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2007

A lengthy article in the Wall Street Journal highlights the effect that the One Laptop per Child Initiative has had on the pc industry. The result is that low-cost laptops are being sold to schools in many developing countries today, but surprisingly few are OLPC units.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand how the feng shui of a classroom impacts learning. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces. Circles without tables, just chairs helps promote group discussion. If you are trying to do an interactive lecture, it stops group interaction.

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Medium Technology Section

MARCH 11, 2025

Since smartphones, laptops, and tablets are already commonplace in daily life, it makes sense to integrate technology into the classroom… Continue reading on Medium

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The Verge

AUGUST 21, 2020

You can even play that old classroom staple The Oregon Trail. There are plenty of games designed explicitly for education, as well as popular games adapted for the classroom. Minecraft still isn’t perfect in this regard — you still need a laptop or tablet, and a decent internet connection — but it’s getting better.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology. Their project began with just one or two kids attending classes with the help of a camera and a clunky laptop. A Sickening Discovery.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 19, 2025

The CinéMini supports HDMI, USB, and Bluetooth — you can quickly hook up a laptop or gaming console. Set it up in your living room, backyard, office, or classroom — wherever you need a big screen on demand. If you’re a fan of wired connections, no problem. At just 2.78

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2005

This is a test to see if I've made onto the wireless network in the classroom at the iLaw conference. I'm noticing that many laptops here have bumper stickers. We're waiting for the first session to begin, Intellectual Property Protection for Code. The speakers are William Fisher and Jonathan Zittrain. Technorati Tags: ilaw

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“Our first idea was a classroom lecture tool, ClassMetric, which gave students a button they could press in class to let professors know, in real-time, that they were confused. Segment, the customer-data platform company that was recently sold to Twilio for $3.2 Professors weren’t thrilled and they moved on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2012

From restricting wireless access points to encrypting data on your organization’s portable laptops, keeping a secure environment is an integral part of preventing data leakage and upholding your constituents’ trust. This applies both in building friendships and in building business, and the learning starts right at home and in the classroom.

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The Verge

APRIL 15, 2022

That’s all powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 — “Celeron” would be a very off-putting word to read in an article about a Windows laptop, but Chrome OS generally runs much better on weaker processors than Windows does. It’s creating some interesting options for schools as laptops become more central to the classroom experience.

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2008

Putting XO Laptops Under Christmas Trees—and into Classrooms—via Amazon | Xconomy: "Under the Give One, Get One (G1G1) program, consumers can buy two laptops for $399. One will be shipped to a school of OLPC’s choice, and the other to any recipient of the buyer’s choice.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology. Their project began with just one or two kids attending classes with the help of a camera and a clunky laptop. A Sickening Discovery.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

But last year, over Thanksgiving, I sat next to a man who was working on his laptop (not an activity that invites conversation), creating a presentation on elementary education and technology. A former superintendent of such a district, he explained the basic premise to me: each student, from kindergarten on, has a personal laptop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2008

Robin Yap left a comment that he was leaving for Manila to teach social media to educational technology students, so I decided to part with my cherished copy of Dave Warlock 's Classroom Blogging. My ultimate dream would be to send Dave Warlock 's Classroom Blogging over to the Sharing Foundation's fledging computer school.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

After working out some space (a dedicated meeting room rather than an alcove in the children's area) and equipment (laptops and netbooks rather than tablets) issues, MathAndCoding has become a core children's program for the library, with parents often asking about class availability for next sessions.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

Training on a hoard of ICT topics is available on-line and in the classroom. The GE Crotonville Center is the legendary example An easy "ask" for your local corporations is: can I get a donated seat in your classroom? 7) Partner with a corporation to get their laptops and other equipment coming off lease. 2) Partner in Learning.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

That was an exciting time for laptops because it was the first generation of the Max-Q design, which brought about thinner and lighter gaming laptops than seen before. The laptop has dropped some weight, upped its specs, and brought a modern, matured design to the table. This laptop was made for gaming, so let’s get into that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2007

Stephen Downes points to his post with the following commentary: This would be pretty funny if it weren't such a sad commentary on our media, not merely for using a photo of Brian Lamb and his laptop out of context, but in pandering to a resurgent anti-computer and anti-networking sentiment.

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The Verge

JULY 16, 2021

And if you’re in need of a reliable laptop that won’t force you to completely deplete your savings, Chromebooks aren’t a bad way to go. Moreover, it boasts a great keyboard and a brilliant 3:2 screen, along with two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and enough battery life for a full day in the classroom — virtual or otherwise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

While this advice is more appropriate for the classroom, Vicky Davis shares how she manages the back channel. Spend some time at the beginning of your presentation explaining to your audience how you will respond to the twitter stream and audience members are more likely to use it responsibly.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

Now available at TechSoup: Wirelessly connect desktops, laptops, and printers to your network with hardware from the Brocade donation program. Also: Brocade hardware can help address WiFi overload in high-use environments, like conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, and lobbies.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology. Their project began with just one or two kids attending classes with the help of a camera and a clunky laptop. A Sickening Discovery.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

In this blog post, I'll compare costs and energy usage for a WMS setup versus a conventional setup in which every user has a laptop or desktop computer. They can be networked and are best suited for large offices or classrooms. WMS can also use legacy hardware, such as old laptops or desktop computers. Software Savings.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

This USB modem is handy for someone who often travels with their laptop, and needs broadband access as they go. Schools can extend access beyond classroom walls to students without technology resources at home. It must be purchased separately for $120 ($10 per month, paid annually in advance). CLEAR Stick Atlas. CLEAR Spot 4G Apollo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

If you look at the photo closely, you'll notice that Alex replicated her Mac sticker cover for her laptop. I attended a lecture on the use of technology in the legal classroom last month in Second Life, facilitated by Rebecca Nesson. Over fifty avatars attended. I learned a lot.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

As such, standardized training imparted in a classroom might not be able to get all trainees to participate with active interest or even optimize the learning effectiveness.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

As such, standardized training imparted in a classroom might not be able to get all trainees to participate with active interest or even optimize the learning effectiveness.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Kabuni – Metaverse education platform focused on providing the safest place in the metaverse for kids to explore, learn and grow, both within a classroom environment and at home. Everykey – Universal smart key that unlocks phones, laptops, tablets, websites and other devices and applications based on proximity.

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