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

Waterford

Using technology alongside non-digital lessons can have many academic and behavioral benefits for your students, including:[2,7,11,12]. Increased intrinsic motivation to learn. Higher classroom participation and student engagement. April 2010, 3(4), pp. Nursing Education Perspectives, 2010, 31(4), pp.

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6 Practical Blended Learning Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Special attention was given to students unfamiliar with digital literacy practices to ensure this did not hinder their learning. This change was significant, especially as students engaged with complex questions about privilege and power in society. Blended Learning as a Transformative Pedagogy for Equity.

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The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

Blended learning combines traditional classroom learning with self-paced online learning. Districts using blended learning are at the forefront of using digital content. These pioneers found blended learning to be so effective, they increased use from 42% to 61%. Online Video.

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Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085

Shake Up Learning

In this interview, we chat about challenges teachers are facing in the midst of the pandemic and what strategies teachers can use in a concurrent classroom learning environment. Losing the Benefits of Online Learning. Catlin says there are many benefits to face-to-face learning and online learning.

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How Education Elements Guides Districts in Creating Environments that Personalize Learning

Edsurge

The company got its start in late 2010, spurred by founder Anthony Kim’s work with KIPP Empower , an elementary charter school in Los Angeles. Kim had previously been an Executive Vice President at Edison Learning, a for-profit education management organization. Three years prior, the district had received $28.6M

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Week of January 31, 2011 - Live, Interactive, and Free Webinars in Elluminate

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Steve Hargadon interviews Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, on education, technology, and the 2010 National Education Technology Plan. Incorporate STEM activities through project-based learning. David is well know for his work on open content, open education, and informal online learning communities.

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What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning?

The Hechinger Report

Stacy Stewart, principal of Belmont-Cragin Elementary School, credits personalized learning for helping to improve student engagement. Stewart, though, cautions against drawing too-direct parallels between IEPs and the individual learner profiles her school uses, also known as personalized learning plans.