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Mobile Learning: 1998, 2008, 2018

The Journal

In its first decade, 1998-2008, "mobile learning" was all about getting devices into the hands of K-12 students and teachers. Why didn’t mobile learning catch on, then? Palms initially proliferated; then Pocket PCs.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

She authored Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education (published by ISTE in 2008), Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator (published by ISTE in 2011), Help Your Child Learn With Their Cell Phone and Web 2.0 Liz is currently co-chairing an auxiliary committee for the U.S.

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9 Tips Every Teacher should Know about Google Scholar

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

And if you are an author, you can use its metrics to learn about who cites your search and where it was cited. To learn more about Google Scholar, check out its Help page. To learn more about Google Scholar, check out its Help page.

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What Is Phonemic Awareness According to Scholars?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

So, let’s dig into these scholarly perspectives and unpack what they reveal about this cornerstone of early learning. ” It’s stressing that the skill involves isolating sounds from their semantic context, which is essential for reading, as kids initially learn to decode words before attaching meaning to them.

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Research-based Benefits of Being Bilingual

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In my years as an EFL teacher, I’ve witnessed the delight and challenge children experience in learning a new language. Learning a new language opens a gateway to its underlying culture, offering insights into how others think and behave. Many of us are bilingual, trilingual, or even multilingual. Hernández, M., Sebastián-Gallés.

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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. Intrinsic motivation, a key component in learning, is driven by a natural curiosity and an inherent interest in a subject.

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Music Art Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Music and art have always played an integral role in education, fostering creativity, enhancing cognitive skills, and bringing joy to the learning environment. Music-themed posters are not just aesthetic additions; they can be vital tools to ignite a passion for music and foster a more engaging learning experience.