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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

Edsurge

"Talk with the trainers, the tech people, and try the technology." Rugg and Moser, say their most important advice for other districts is to ask: “Does this technology support educators?” And of course, factor in long term costs.

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Smart Classrooms have the potential to eliminate problems caused by these conflicting student learning styles through the use of interactive technologies that promote universal student engagement. One drawback to LMS platforms is that they are not uniform in the level of technological support that they provide to users.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

Educational Technology Support! To Meet Students’ Needs! Student Engagement Matters According to educators surveyed, student engagement increases with content that is current and relevant to students’ lives. ASCD and OverDrive survey finds digital content used in 80% of schools and districts.

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive technologies are software or hardware systems with technical components that enhance the learning capacities of students with disabilities. They aim to support studentsengagement and communication so they can understand lessons and adapt to their learning environments efficiently.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Mobile devices let teachers and students do what they naturally want to do: move around the classroom or campus, work one-on-one and in small groups. And, accessibility technologies support learner variability and people with disabilities by ensuring navigation and information display is available in multiple ways.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

Let’s break down how these new technologies are working in practice and the ways they can support better educational outcomes. Engagement and experimentation Technology demonstrably helps keep students engaged in their lessons and facilitate better learning in a digital world.

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances 

eSchool News

The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support.