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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). Stream by clicking here.

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Distributed groups and mobile technology

Connecting 2 the World

If technology or even a vital member of the group was missing, the work of the group could be delayed for days or even weeks. While some work could be distributed, the technology still required some central coordination. How has mobile technology affected distributed groups? In addition, it was still time consuming.

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Social Identity and Mobile Technology

Connecting 2 the World

The focus of this post is on defining social identity as it relates to mobile technology. Cell phones and mobile technology has created a new level of social identity in which a person does not have to physically be present to categorize themselves or play a role expected when they perceive themselves as part of a group.

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The Mobile Professor

Connecting 2 the World

The Mobile Adjunct Currently, I am involved in #adjunctchat, a community that meets on twitter at Tuesdays at 4:00 PM, New York time. She is not as open to new technology, but she does rely on a netbook to access student records, courses resources, and student communication.

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Virtual Technology: A Solution to Rural Isolation

Digital Promise

Enter the power of virtual technology. A 2008 state audit found that parents were pleased with how much they learned with these home visits. SPICE was meeting all of their learners’ needs except one, rural isolation, and this drove their focus on using technology to strengthen their program.

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Recovering From 2020 Requires Supporting Students, Starting With Their Basic Needs

Edsurge

Despite having been here before, the 2008 recession resulted in little structural change to address these problems. Current public benefit policies promote “work first” even if it is low-wage, low-mobility work, unduly and unjustly discouraging education as a pathway to economic mobility and security.

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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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