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How to Transform Teaching with Tablets – From Tom Daccord & Justin Reich

EdTechTeacher

Over the past century, radio, television, video cassette recorders, desktop computers, laptop computers, handheld devices, tablets, and cell phones have all been heralded as potentially transformative classroom tools (Cuban, 1986, 2003). To make the most of the investment in tablet computers, school leaders need to do three things.

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Tablets: The correct prescription

Learning with 'e's

A recent meta-study commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning confirms what many teachers already suspected. These findings are supported by another, larger meta-study of 41 qualitative reports from the same period, which showed that tablets and mobile devices are most effective when used in student-active contexts (Tamim et al, 2015b).

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When to Teach Online Classes Live and When to Let Students Learn on Demand

Edsurge

Even when students are all in the same time zone—such as for most K-12 schools and community colleges—getting to a live online class on time can be challenging for those who live in households where there aren’t enough computers or tablets for every learner, or where the internet connection isn’t robust enough. Department of Education.

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

Waterford

By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access. Increased intrinsic motivation to learn. Beyond Computers In The Classroom: Factors Related To Technology Adoption To Enhance Teaching And Learning. and Brand, L.

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Looking Back At 2010 And Looking Forward To 2011.

The Web20Classroom

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. Well I learned my lesson last year so I will try to be less tool specific but I think there are somethings to keep an eye on for this year.

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Android Apps Anyone?

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] In 2010 I purchased my first iPad and this has been my primary tablet ever since. Over the years I have become quite proficient and knowledgeable about iOS apps that I rely on to increase productivity and to grow professionally through my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

The great news is that digital natives want to learn. This can be tremendously beneficial—for instance, when scheduling online learning or virtual parent-teacher conferences when in-person learning isn’t possible. And that means schools will have to adapt to the way these new students think and learn.