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10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy has several edtech certifications.

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Facebook Seems to Be Adding Video-Course Features. For Edtech, That Raises Old Fears.

Edsurge

The tech giant Meta, widely known under its previous name Facebook, seems to be eyeing a way to allow users to offer video classes. Since at least last year, Meta has experimented with Facebook Classes, a program designed to make online instruction through its platform smoother. For now, Meta isn’t taking a cut of live events.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication

Neo LMS

Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Twitter, or email apps are some of the most popular text messaging solutions that came in handy when the pandemic hit. Read more: Keeping parents in the loop with edtech. 4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication. Text messaging apps or emails.

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What’s It Like to Leave the Classroom for a Job in Edtech?

Edsurge

After three years of facing heightened stress since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic — not just the safety worries, but also the political frays that have followed — it’s no wonder that some teachers are leaving the stormy seas of classroom instruction in search of calmer waters. Which Path to Take?

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. When my students would ask me how many followers I had on my Facebook account and Twitter, I stated I did not know. Classroom Use. T4Edtech #edtech. How many followers do you have?

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10 Effective Ways To Engage Pupils Through Facebook

EdTech4Beginners

Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning. 4) Use Facebook to explain and then create timelines.

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