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Maine Announces Learning Technology Framework

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The true value of laptops and tablets in schools is not learning to use the technology, but rather using the technology to learn. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI ) have been in place since 2002 and has certainly helped close the Digital Access Divide in Maine. Click here for more information.

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

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Through computers, smartphones, and tablets, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips that can be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. 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] Sources : Sigman, A.

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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

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In 2002, our team at Microsoft Education created an LMS for a world where every teacher and student had a tablet computer. Tablet computers didn’t take off until a decade later. Although we were convinced that technology could transform education, simple internet access was patchy at best.

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5 Augmented and Virtual Reality Creation Tools for Students

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Luckily, augmented and virtual reality tools (often abbreviated AR and VR respectively) are becoming readily accessible to anyone with a smartphone, tablet or even a Chromebook. The tools listed are in no particular order and are tools that are readily accessible with smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks or even desktop computers.

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Adobe Flash End of Life & the Threat to Education

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The National Center for Educational Statistics shows only about 3% of schools in 1994 had internet access in their classroom. The adoption of the internet slowly grew until 2002 where finally over 90% of public school had access to the internet. The unknowing educator Flash trap. .

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Learning for the Always-On Generation (Part 2)

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Thanks in large part to digital bombardment, the pervasive exposure to television, smartphones, computers, gaming consoles and tablets regularly, they are neurologically wired differently and prefer to learn using different methods and tools than learners of the past. . Images have the ability to communicate meaning quickly.

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Moodle & KITABOO: A Perfect Match for LMS Integration

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Moodle means Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment and it is a prominent LMS that was developed in 2002 by Martin Dougiamas. Moodle Integration with KITABOO enhances LMS integration , provides enhanced security, simplifies access, and offers a rich, interactive content experience for educators and learners.

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