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Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Drawing from a wealth of research, classroom experiences, and the diverse needs of students, this discussion aims to provide a nuanced perspective, considering factors like student engagement, accessibility, cognitive impact, and the preparation for a digital future. The Case for Tablets 1.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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Leveling Up Language Learners’ 21st-Century Skills with Minecraft

Edsurge

We had been working for several weeks on a storytelling unit in my ESL classes in 2012. This resulted in several of my students engaging in lengthy and demanding composition tasks. One group of junior high students who were very reluctant writers took it upon themselves to create their own guide in the form of a blog.

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

Doug Levin

The Administration’s proposal for College- and Career- Ready Students also will promote the development of State capacity to support district efforts to use technology to improve instruction.” ” FY 2012 $0. 2012 and 2012 (ARRA case studies). Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants.

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Navigating the Shift to OER

edWeb.net

Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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Teaching with Games: TeacherQuest’s District-Wide Vision

Educator Innovator

This article is part of the Teaching With Games case study series at Institute of Play, produced in partnership with the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. For more case studies and related resources, visit Playmakers. What does the change look like? About the Teaching With Games Series.