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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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. This approach places students at the heart of the learning process, empowering them to take charge of their educational journey. Jossey-Brass.

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The Real World, Not MTV Style

A Principal's Reflections

One effective strategy is to leverage local resources by bringing in experts as guest instructors. Not only is this cost effective, but students can hear from actual practitioners in the field whose experiences connect to what they are currently learning about. Change Innovation Opinion real-world connections Student engagement'

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. Though the students are continually assessed throughout the program to adjust to their skills, this initial reading sets them on a path tailored to their needs.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Dear Colleague Letter: Resource Comparability , which emphases technology-related equity issues (October 2014). FY 2005 $496,000,000 (President Bush’s request: $691,800,000). Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Appropriations: FY 2002 $700,500,000 (President Bush’s request: $817,096,000).

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Going Places! The Google Cardboard Book

EdTechTeam

This book isn’t meant to be an amazingly detailed read, it’s meant to be an amazing resourceful read full of ideas, learning opportunities, and how to improve and elevate how our students engage with our content. One resource I found was the TES website of Google Expeditions shared lessons.

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Celebrating ConnectED’s Achievements Toward Transforming Education

Digital Promise

Through ConnectED, Esri made a billion dollar offer: any K-12 school in the United States could acquire professional online Geographic Information Systems (GIS software), instructional activities, professional development events, and resources for educators and mentors. Now, over 200,000 students in 4,000 schools have ArcGIS Online accounts.

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