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The challenges of mobile learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Mobile students.

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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology Regardless of Age

A Principal's Reflections

We still have a long way to go in many places, but the increase in access provides kids with an array of innovative learning opportunities that continue to evolve. Even though the cost of mobile devices has gone down, considerable purchasing challenges persist. I can relate to this as well.

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Verizon Mobile Learning Academy

The Mobile Native

New national research indicates that training teachers to integrate mobile technology into instruction may have a positive effect on students’ standardized test scores and academic achievement. and Niemes Elementary School (Cerritos, Calif.). Charles Carroll Middle School (New Carrollton, Md.);

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Best YouTube Alternatives for School

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Unfortunately, YouTube does come with a number of distracting and sometimes outright inappropriate elements that make several school districts restrict its access. middle school, high school, elementary, college and university). TED Talks TED Talks is one of the best alternatives to YouTube especially for use in schools.

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Toy Theatre Offers Tons of Educational Games

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

More specifically, Toy Theatre offers educational games in the following categories: Math games Toy Theater offers a diverse selection of interactive math games, covering counting, numeral recognition, division, telling time, and various mathematical concepts for elementary-aged students. Room for Improvement?

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Pair Activities with Mobile Devices

Teacher Reboot Camp

Check out these Educreation monster drawings by elementary students. Have students use apps like Puppet Pals , Toontastic , Sock Puppets , Buddy Poke Pro (iOS/Android), Voxer (iOS/Android), or Piiig Walkie Talkie (for elementary) to practice role plays. Click to access that resource! Students do not reveal their drawings.

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Best iPad Apps for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

I have already reviewed and recommend these apps in several posts here in Educators Technology and today I am aggregating them all in a signle list so you can easily access them. These iPad apps for students are not only educational but also engaging and user-friendly, catering to various learning styles and academic needs.

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