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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks have become as commonplace as notebooks, enabling students to access a vast reservoir of information and educational resources at their fingertips.

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4 focus areas to embrace innovation and avoid school system failure

eSchool News

The report also includes vignettes, case examples, and recommendations for transforming our systems to better serve students and families. ” UVA-PLE has partnered with more than 400 schools across 100 districts in 25 states since 2003. This press release originally appeared online.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

Ask a Tech Teacher

Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. 7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying: On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates].

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National Bullying Prevention Month

Ask a Tech Teacher

Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. 7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying: On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates].

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Powerful Learning is Authentic and Challenging

Digital Promise

As one student in Hayward, CA , explained, “I hope to change the community by setting an example and inspiring others to take a risk or challenge in life.”. High expectations and active support enable productive struggle 2. Having high expectations for all learners is a core value in education. Get started with Powerful Learning. Kozulin, B.

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Can Virtual Reality Improve Education?

EdTech4Beginners

For example, Sony Playstation VR software and designs have evolved dramatically over the past few years, seeking to create a more comfortable and natural experience for users. VR technology is increasing at a rapid pace, and with each new app, there is endless learning potential. Advantages of VR Learning.

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More on the Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

Iterating Toward Openness

My recent post about the cost trap and inclusive access prompted responses by Jim Groom and Stephen Downes. For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education.