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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Technology has done more to change school curriculum and practices than nearly anything else—and in such a short amount of time! While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use.

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18 Effective Classroom Motivation Strategies

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Its significance is particularly pronounced in the realm of classroom learning, where it’s often invoked to explain the successes and failures in learning processes. Research proved time and again that well-designed curricula and effective teaching methods are not enough to drive students motivation. ” 10.

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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

Read on to discover what the Universal Design for Learning is all about and how it can reduce educational barriers for students. Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. Give Students a Choice of Assignments.

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How can teachers use VR in the classroom?

Neo LMS

If you are as old as I am then you will remember the thrill of watching your teacher wheel the TV trolley into the classroom. Teachers have a plethora of options when it comes to using technology in their lessons. One such technology — older than most — is Virtual Reality (VR). How can teachers use VR in the classroom.

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

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Department of Education’s national educational technology plans.).

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BetterLesson Appoints Seasoned Educational Technology Leader Matthew Kennard as CEO

eSchool News

BetterLesson launched in 2008 with a mission to provide a simple way for educators to connect and share high-quality lesson plans. Now is the right time to bring someone in like Matt who can help take the business to the next level and support even more students by providing educators with student-centered professional development.”.

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AVer Information Announces the Release of the M5 Distance Learning Document Camera

eSchool News

the award-winning provider of video collaboration, distance learning and education technology solutions, announced today the release of the new M5 Distance Learning Document Camera. . The included free AVerTouch software provides additional tools and interactivity to keep students engaged with the curriculum.