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Teaching and reading literature in the digital age

Neo LMS

I’m not convinced of the causal direction in these papers — surely people who have time to read, or have a wide access to a variety of books, or who come from families who value reading — are also, sociologically speaking, more likely to have income levels and environmental circumstances that tend to make them comparatively happy?

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The Effectiveness of Online Learning Depends on Design

Catlin Tucker

For teachers without access to virtual reality equipment and software, there are virtual online tours like the ones offered by the Smithsonian National of Natural History Museum or the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) interactive destination tour for kids. Lave, J., & Wenger, E. Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices. Robert obtained their Master of Science degree in Engineering from Boise State University between 2002 and 2005. Is there a collaborative component?

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022. In 2002, Jon received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Math and Science Teaching; and in 2010, he was a Semi-Finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year. Well, she's got these videos. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. Questions like that.

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

Waterford

This includes TV and computer time, but also time spent on video games, phones, and any other visual devices. When your child is playing an educational video game or video chatting with a relative, for example, that is active screen time. On average, children have regular access to at least five different screens at home.[1]

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When His Roster Outgrew His Classroom, This Prof Mastered Modular Online Curriculum

Edsurge

Right before the start of the Fall semester in 2002, Robertson learned that the 400-seat movie theater that held his Principles of Marketing class at San Francisco State University would no longer be available. But nowadays, [student learning] is very graphic and video-oriented—which is a different skill set.”

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How to Prepare for the SAT

Ask a Tech Teacher

I’ve based my selections on the following criteria: ease of use — accounts are easy to set up with access to both the site and materials quick and intuitive. Test prep can include questions, tests, and videos. Its combination of video and written explanations also serve varied student learning styles. Khan Academy.