Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

.” 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. FY 2009 $269,900,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). FY 2010 $100,000,000.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes. Madda et al.,

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Regardless of age, grade level, and setting, I include hands-on and experiential learning as a integral part of my instruction. It is learning by doing with a reflective element which, in turn, creates conditions for deeply engaged learning. 1 Way to Learn is Through Active Participation, Followed by Visual Demonstration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

According to statistics published by Gartner analyst Thomas Bittman, only 4% of the school and education system was interested in cloud computing in 2009. Implementing a cloud storage platform at a school is a great way to gather all this knowledge into one unified place that can be accessed by students. Virtual Classrooms and Labs.

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Reading By Example

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Co-create Reader Expectations with Students. If we can build learning community norms with students, then they will likely have more ownership in what is decided. Today, I happened to visit a few classrooms that were engaged in this discussion. 82) to evaluate student comprehension. Teachers are the same way.)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

If you are learning about the mini-conference right before or during the event, please join LearningRevolution.com and while you are waiting for your approval we will have a special link for you to use to join the sessions. How do we hold their attention, develop their abilities, and engage them in the online forum?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2014

For example, in 2009, Gallup studied 78,000 students in 160 schools in eight states, finding that a one-percentage-point uptick in a school’s average student engagement was connected to an average six-point increase in reading achievement and eight points in math. The post Almost 70% of teachers are not engaged.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

If you are learning about the mini-conference right before or during the event, please join LearningRevolution.com and while you are waiting for your approval we will have a special link for you to use to join the sessions. How do we hold their attention, develop their abilities, and engage them in the online forum?

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eSpark

APRIL 18, 2016

Committed to reimagining learning to better meet the needs of all students, this cohort of visionary districts has a shared set of best practices for bringing purposeful technology into the classroom to transform learning. Elizabeth Forward School District. Elizabeth, PA. Piedmont City Schools. Piedmont, AL.

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

(June 25, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, today announced that upcoming enhancements to its award-winning Techbook series will help educators maximize instructional time by making engaging digital content even more accessible to teachers and students.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 5, 2015

Game design has unique relevance to effective teaching—it develops the skills teachers need to create engaging learning experiences where students can take on meaningful roles, explore complex problems, test out different solutions, and get feedback to help them improve. How does this program change teaching practice?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Elbert Hubbard As a second year teacher, I remember being very excited about leading my students to participate in a project-based learning activity. As champions we must learn to put ourselves in the shoes of a late adopter or laggard, then try to help them along. Satisfaction What does it mean to be successful at adoption?

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2021

From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies hold to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and add variety and depth to instruction and assessment.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2023

However, as the research cited in this article demonstrates, homework, controversial as it is, has some benefits for students although these benefits differ according to various factors including students age, skill and grade level, students socio-economic status, purpose behind homework, duration of the homework, among other considerations.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 20, 2019

First, taking the time to assess your needs and installation conditions will help you pick an education projector you’ll be satisfied with. Consider classroom size and number of students. Assess lighting conditions and ability to control ambient light. Finally, you’ll want to assess connectivity. Light source.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. Our focus in this post is on Universal Design for Learning, popularly known by the acronym UDL. What is Universal Design for Learning ? Expanding on this, Evans et al.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In February 2009 the words of the world were collected and given to the Council of Conscience, a gathering of religious leaders and thinkers, who are now crafting the final document. The Charter was launched in November 2009. In late fall 2008, the first draft of the document was written by the world, via a sharing website.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

STRATEGY 2: USE EXCITING RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT. Educators around the world have leveraged games, simulations, and student competitions to enhance student engagement. Students should not just learn about how to be citizens; they should actually engage in the practices of democratic citizens.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning.

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