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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

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Research has consistently highlighted the detrimental effects of boredom on student learning. For instance, Wallace, Vodanovich, and Restino (2003) discussed how boredom correlates with attention deficit and memory lapses, signaling a deeper issue than mere disinterest. 2010; Ziv, 1988). Learning and Instruction, 13(2), 125-139.

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Chinese New Year- What Animal Am I?

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1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022) are associated with these attributes: courage, ambition, enthusiasm, generosity, self-confidence, commitment to help others, altruism, sociability, and audacity. NG) This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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It’s Pedagogy Go With Location-Based Mobile Learning At The University Of South Australia

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Between 2014-2016 the University of South Australia has been using the pedagogy associated with both playing and designing LBMLGs to blaze a trail that is informing the development of a contextually-based mobile learning framework for higher education. More information is available on their website at: [link].

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Smartphone Learning

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For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). ANDERSON, T (2003). affordances of mobile Web 2.0. References: Brooks, D.C.

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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

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In this study, Cooper et al analyzed a large pool of research studies on homework conducted in the United States between between 1987 and 2003. 2010, 2011; Trautwein & Lüdtke, 2007, (Xu, 2010a). A synthesis of research, 1987–2003. Their findings indicate the existence of 'a positive influence of homework on achievement'.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

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Engineering a classroom that works for all: Classroom management tips for students with learning differences. Classroom-Based Research in the Field of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Methodological Issues and Future Research Directions. The Journal of Special Education , 41(4), 209–222. link] Curran, M. link] Emmer, E. link] Evans, K.,

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Spirals of Innovation in Schools – From Pockets of Excellence to Sustained Change from Beth Holland

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And even if a teacher possesses the willingness to change their practice, without the support of their broader school community, that sustained change may not be possible (Zhao & Frank, 2003). 2010) refers to as entrepreneurial spirals.