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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz Kolb reflects upon how far cell phones have come since she wrote one of the first books on cell phones in the classroom. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). She is a MACUL board member and a member of the COSN advisory board for mobile learning and emerging technologies.

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18 Effective Classroom Motivation Strategies

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Its significance is particularly pronounced in the realm of classroom learning, where it’s often invoked to explain the successes and failures in learning processes. So what are some of these classroom strategies that drive students motivation? Motivation is one of the key concept in psychology. ” 10.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. As Higbee and Goff (2008) suggest, UD emphasizes accommodating the needs of a diverse user base in the creation of spaces, products, or programs. What is Universal Design for Learning ?

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Shifting from Passive to Active Learning

A Principal's Reflections

“ Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which computers are placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed. ” - Seymour Papert When it comes to improving outcomes in the digital age, efficacy matters more than ever. Tom Murray and I shared this thought in Learning Transformed : Educational technology is not a silver bullet.

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Digital classrooms

Learning with 'e's

A few years ago Peter John and I wrote a book entitled 'The Digital Classroom'. It was published by Routledge in 2008 and is now also available as a Kindle reader version. Everyone in the world of education it seems, has an interest in how technology is going to influence what we do in the classroom.

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10 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Throughout this series, we have delved into the characteristics of 21st-century teachers, students, classrooms, and the very nature of learning itself. AI literate students can critically assess the information provided by AI systems, understand the limitations of AI, and envision innovative uses of AI in solving real-world problems.

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Digital classrooms

Learning with 'e's

This is Part 5 in my series of posts on the future of learning and technology. A few years ago Peter John and I wrote a book entitled 'The Digital Classroom'. It was published by Routledge in 2008 and is now also available as a Kindle reader version. Much more learning will be done outside of the classroom.