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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. This can involve differentiated instruction strategies where tasks are tailored to each student’s learning pace and style. References Finn, P.

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The power of ed-tech in the developing world

Neo LMS

I have tried to focus instead on actual case studies demonstrating the success of e-learning models in these environments. The pilot generated positive results with the average successful pass rate being 86% across topics. One of the challenges, from an African perspective is Internet access, as well as consistent power. Descomplica.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

The literacy rate in America is marked by a gap between privileged and disadvantaged communities. Using strategies that promote an inclusive classroom during the school year can be a great way to prevent the achievement gap. Parent engagement can also be a crucial strategy for preventing the summer slide.[8] Green, A.M.,

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

For some districts, the cost per student quickly became unrealistic to initially implement, leading schools to create alternate strategies. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1. ” In 2011, the FCC updated CIPA compliance requirements. Then there was the iPad.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

This strategy keeps students working with content that is neither too difficult nor too easy for their individual level. Our team uses an 85% positive rating as a baseline. Teachers receive real-time formative assessment data, a strategy that is also linked to positive learning outcomes (Pape et al., Why do we do this?

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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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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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