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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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More recently, Marzano’s research in The Art and Science of Teaching (2007) reconfirmed that asking students to identify similarities and differences through comparative analysis leads to eye-opening gains in student achievement. 4th grade Reading Standards–3). Clearly, this is a seminal skill.

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Helpful Tips to Integrate Media Literacy in Your Teaching

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This could be a historical event, a scientific concept, or a literary analysis. Tools to use: Software like iMovie or Adobe Spark Video can make this a seamless process. 3- Chronicle Historical Events with Timelines Why it works: It provides a visual representation of events, helping students to better understand historical context.

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After Pandemic Surge, Coding Tool Scratch Is Focused on Supporting Teaching

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It’s been around since 2007 as a way to make animations and simple video games by combining Lego-like icons representing different coding functions. And there’s a new focus on supporting better teaching practices around using Scratch rather than just doing software updates. (A Scratch was already a popular option.

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Should You Build Your Edtech Product From Scratch? Developers Say No

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Learnocity’s Educate Developers event in New York City stands out from many bigshot edtech conferences. The “techie” nature of the day was underscored by Learnosity’s co-founders Gavin Cooney and Mark Lynch, who showcased their nerd pride with an announcement to kick off the event: “This is Star Wars Day.”. developer company.

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ISTE 2016: Edtech Companies Pitching a Mile High

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The press release for the event says that investors are "expected to invest in at least one of the nine startups." 2007), a research lab which builds virtual tutors for reading and science. Listen Current: Current events podcasts developed for the classroom. 2000) which sells HELP Math, and Boulder Language Technologies (est.

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Announcing October 21st Mini-Conference: "Libraries as Community Anchors"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0

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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

More recently, Marzano’s research in The Art and Science of Teaching (2007) reconfirmed that asking students to identify similarities and differences through comparative analysis leads to eye-opening gains in student achievement. 4th grade Reading Standards–3). Clearly, this is a seminal skill.

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