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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

During my teaching career, I’ve observed that when students are given the autonomy to explore subjects that they are passionate about, their engagement and retention rates soar. ” Both critical thinking skills (e,g., Leaders of their own learning: Transforming schools through student-engaged assessment. Jossey-Brass.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. Though the students are continually assessed throughout the program to adjust to their skills, this initial reading sets them on a path tailored to their needs.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S. This change remained in appropriations language from FY 2007 through FY 2011. FY 2011 $100,000,000 (President Obama’s request: $0).

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Bringing ‘Blind Auditions’ to the Job Market

Edsurge

When “The Voice” premiered in 2011, it distinguished itself from other televised singing contests by featuring a blind auditions phase. Once orchestras began putting up a curtain between the player and the jury, the outcomes changed dramatically. Good and Jere E. We do it all the time: A study from 1970 by Thomas L.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

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Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes.

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OPINION: How teachers bridged two Boston high schools to reap gains for all students

The Hechinger Report

Since 2011, our schools – one charter, one district – have participated in a partnership that demonstrates that when schools step out of their comfort zones they not only can improve student outcomes, but can effect positive change across entire teaching communities. The partner was the Jeremiah E.

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Why We Don't Need a 'Netflix for Education'

Edsurge

Unlike movie enjoyment, which is an inherently subjective evaluation, learning is an objective outcome. Unlike movie enjoyment, which is an inherently subjective evaluation, learning is an objective outcome. prefer instructional formats that produce inferior learning outcomes. References Bjork, E. & Bjork, R.