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Stop Celebrating Low-Level Learning

Tom Murray

In the spring of 2002, I was teaching 4th grade in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. That’s right, in 2002, 17 years ago, we were 1:1. Image Credit: The Morning Call, 2002 “I’d love to see these units become standard equipment for all students in five to ten years.” Murray, 2002 (HAHA!!) Palm Pilots.

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Teaching and reading literature in the digital age

Neo LMS

In trying to discover the true cognitive, emotional or social benefits of reading literature I came across some dicey commentary (which I shall not reward with a backlink here) and research linking reading with well-being etc. NEA, Reading at Risk , 2002. in their lists. Adult Population Reading Literature. Not really.

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The in-school push to fight misinformation from the outside world

The Hechinger Report

“Today’s information environment is tremendously exciting and there’s all kinds of access, but there are really some enormous challenges and pitfalls and hazards out there.” We’re teaching web credibility as if it’s 2002,” he said. Related: Getting schooled in social media. It touches everything.

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Secret ‘Fusion Centers’ and the Search for the Next School Shooter

Edsurge

Rather, they are digging through social media and other more ambiguous forms of data to predict and apprehend students who could potentially become threats in the future, and the work may be spreading. Also in May, local media reports from Corpus Christi, Tex.,

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How to Set Healthy Screen Time Habits: A Guide for Parents

Waterford

Low-income students are most likely to use screen time excessively, in part because their families may not have access to non-digital educational resources.[6] 6] Additionally, older children are more likely than younger children to use too much digital media each day.[7]. Recommended Screen Time for Kids by Age. Sources : Sigman, A.

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Connected pedagogy: Social networks

Learning with 'e's

Most of us are connected to each other through numerous social media platforms. Global social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter support various forms of communication and sharing actions that were previously unavailable. 2002) Smartmobs: The Next Social Revolution. 2008) Tribes. London: Piatkus.

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Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a New Virtual Field Trip hosted by NBC’s Jenna Bush Hager from 9/11 Day and Discovery Education

eSchool News

For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com , and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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