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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). Liz Kolb’s Bio as Submitted.

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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. To start with, Courey et al.

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Research-based Benefits of Being Bilingual

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Aids in Conflict Resolution and Attentional Networks : Bilingualism enhances attentional networks, leading to faster and more efficient conflict resolution abilities and improved alerting and executive control (Costa, Hernández, Sebastián-Gallés, 2008). Bialystok, E. Blumenfeld, H.K., Hernández, M., Sebastián-Gallés. Nissan, J.J., Deary, I.J.

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18 Effective Classroom Motivation Strategies

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

57) In this post I am primarily concerned with instructional interventions, that is, those strategies, you as a teacher and educator can use in your teaching practice to drive students motivation and enhance their engagement. Students Self-Evaluate Explanation : Self-evaluation empowers students to assess their own learning.

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Shifting from Passive to Active Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Tom Murray and I shared this thought in Learning Transformed : Educational technology is not a silver bullet. Improvement lies in our ability as schools and educators to move away from broad claims and opinions to showing actual evidence aligned to good research. 2003; Clark & Mayer, 2008; Mayer, 2011).

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10 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on 21st-century education. Throughout this series, we have delved into the characteristics of 21st-century teachers, students, classrooms, and the very nature of learning itself. In this ever-evolving educational paradigm, the role of learners has become more complex and demanding.

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Learning First, Technology Second #motivationmonday

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). Full Bio As Submitted.