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Jumpstart Engagement With Interactive Whiteboard Classroom Technology

ViewSonic Education

In fact, interactive whiteboards have astonishing potential to make learning more engaging and effective in many surprising ways. Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech. Make time for PD.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Through my journey in the EdTech world, I have seen first hand the transformative power of educational technology and its vast impact on students learning. Critical thinking, as Finn (2011) defines it, “is applied rationality…a set of skills that people can learn and apply in their everyday or professional lives.” (p.

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My Edublog Awards Nominations for 2011

SpeechTechie

It is tough to make a list like this because I wish I could nominate everyone for everything, but here goes: Best individual blog- iLearn Technology ''s focus on edtech interactives and webtools for general educators consistently highlights resources that SLPs can put to use.

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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. Research shows that differentiated content leads to greater student reading growth (Reis et al., 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. Contact Us.

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

Doug Levin

This change remained in appropriations language from FY 2007 through FY 2011. million from the regular 2009 appropriation reflects the significant amount of funds available under the Recovery Act , which provided $650 million for Educational Technology State Grants, that will be available for use through the 2010-2011 school year.

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On Blockchain, Money and Empathy: EdSurge Talks Trends and 2018 Predictions

Edsurge

What are the edtech trends to watch this year, and what are the key takeaways from 2017? edtech companies raised about $1.2-billion That’s the second-highest tally since 2011, which is when EdSurge started counting these numbers. I think the bar is a lot higher for edtech companies to raise money now. In 2017, U.S.

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In April, I will do Poetry.

techlearning

Suzy Brooks' poem won the EdTech Poetry Slam at Tech & Learning Live Boston At T&L Live in Boston , Carl Hooker (@mrhooker) emceed our first EdTech Poetry Slam, featuring local school leaders Rayna Freedman, Leo Brehm, Matt Joseph, Suzy Brooks, Jared Perrine, and Colleen Terrill. I LEFT ALL MY POSTERS UP! Miss Brooks!