Using Powerful Technology to Advocate For Youth
Digital Promise
APRIL 28, 2023
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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 28, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. If you're a reading teacher looking for ways to make your teaching more effective, you're in the right place.
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How to Stop Hating Your Computer
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 28, 2023
Believe it or not, most computer problems are simple. I can say that because I’ve run a computer lab for almost ten years. I’ve seen just about every problem there is and have learned this: If you believe your life with computers is a constant state of civil unrest, you’d be right. Hardware The computer/monitor/keyboard/mouse doesn’t work Is the power cord plugged in?
How Can K–12 IT Teams Manage All Stages of the Device Lifecycle?
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 28, 2023
Lifecycle services for devices start as soon as districts consider making a purchase. The experts at CDW can help administrators and IT decision-makers early in the planning process. These services can benefit all teams, no matter their size or expertise. CDW delivers white glove services to make managing the device lifecycle easier at every stage. Making a device purchase, especially for one-to-one programs, can require the assistance of numerous district teams.
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
Five digital citizenship activities everyone should know about
Hapara
APRIL 28, 2023
Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. But it can be overwhelming at times, and it’s important to develop skills to navigate the internet in healthy and safe ways.
Disrupting Postsecondary Pathways Using Micro-credentials
Digital Promise
APRIL 28, 2023
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APRIL 28, 2023
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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
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Creating ProSocial Learning Experiences
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A Dominant Question in Today’s Ed-Tech Market: Build or Buy?
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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu
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FAQ: The Playlist Model
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In my Art of Blended Learning Online Course this week, we continued our work on the playlist model. I began our synchronous session by addressing frequently asked questions about this model. In this post, I will share answers to some of those questions. Q1: How Long Should Students Work on a Playlist? The length of time required to complete a playlist can vary depending on the scope of the playlist.
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