Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching. In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 14, 2016

Higher education can be considered a luxury for many people worldwide. Higher education in Denmark is free of charge and scholarships and student grants are very much available. In countries in this area, higher education is available to anyone — theoretically, at least. SPOCs help students engage more with the course.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Glenn, founder of BASE Education, a student mental health solution acquired by 7 Mindsets in January 2023, will oversee curriculum development and strategic initiatives for 7 Mindsets. as chief science officer.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In the dynamic world of education, keeping students engaged and attentive is a challenge every educator faces. This paints a clear picture: boredom is a multifaceted issue impacting various aspects of a student’s academic journey. Boredom, as Vogel-Walcutt et al. 2004; Deci, 1992; Renninger et al.,

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Additionally, whole classroom discussions engage students better than teacher-led lectures.[4]

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Neo LMS

APRIL 14, 2016

Higher education can be considered a luxury for many people worldwide. Higher education in Denmark is free of charge and scholarships and student grants are very much available. In countries in this area, higher education is available to anyone — theoretically, at least. SPOCs help students engage more with the course.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 27, 2019

Generously supported by Ted Dintersmith and in cooperation with the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders , the goal was to kick off a three-year investment in leadership capacity-building across the state for future-ready learning, teaching, and schooling. Connected Educator Month launches today. Related Posts.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 2, 2023

The arts have been part of public education almost from the beginning. Nineteenth century education reformer Horace Mann, the father of American public schools, believed that the arts enhanced learning. Arts education steadily increased throughout most of the 20th century. percent of students in the schools with art.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2014

First, we offer a much-needed framework for the education of diverse learners. Second, we advocate for the development of an action plan for educating the not-so-common learners that is research-based, achievable, and reaches beyond any current educational reform initiative for school improvement. Students with Disabilities.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

Appropriate Level of Stimulation : The learning space can offer the “silent curriculum” that affects student engagement levels. When designing the space, it’s important for educators not to overstimulate and thus detract students’ ability to focus but to provide enough stimuli to enhance the learning experience.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This type of project reflects the best intentions of the Next Generation Science Standards , which encourage teachers to enable students to learn science by doing. Higher Education. I feel like they’re fully engaged with the scientific content.”. Unlike math, science is disparate,” Roberts said. There’s no natural continuum.”.

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100mentors

JANUARY 23, 2018

As the number of new international schools continues to grow, schools are tasked with redefining student success with metrics that go beyond test scores, and focus more on qualitative competition. Student understanding has traditionally been measured by final grades on assessments requiring memorization and regurgitation of facts.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Since President Obama’s ConnectED announcement in 2013 in Mooresville, NC , there has been more than $10 billion committed as part of the five-year program to transform American education. These commitments are connecting 20 million more students to next-generation broadband and wireless. Here are just a few of their stories.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Poptential , a family of free social studies course packages, explores the historical significance of global trade in its World History curriculum, equipping high school educators with media-rich content to help students gain a deeper understanding of the importance of free trade. the nonprofit behind Poptential.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

TeachAI , an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers around the world – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The use of probeware and other data-collection technology is another way to reinforce key concepts being taught and to get students familiar with technologies they’ll experience in college labs and in STEM fields. Students want to learn about what they are hearing on the news and what is impacting their current lives.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to educational research, the answer is yes. Music is a strong tool for student engagement and active learning. January 23, 2013. Just like my mom’s music helped me, listening to his favorite songs on the way to school puts Niko into a good mood for the day ahead. Music and the Science of Reading.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Secretary of Education Richard W. Yet, understanding this history is crucial to understanding the meandering path we are on with respect to determining the best and appropriate future role for the federal government with respect to educational technology – a task I have set out for myself in a series of posts on this very topic.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2013

The trip involved twelve NMHS students, two students from Midland Park High School (NJ), and nine students from Bishop O’Dowd High School (CA). Please visit the blog for an in-depth look at the dedicated students who participated in HST 2013 as they reflect upon what they learned.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 19, 2013. Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path.

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Waterford

JUNE 18, 2020

But according to educational research, teachers who set goals for themselves see significant changes in their classroom, as well as in their self-perception. Educators who make a goal to improve their teaching skills report a greater interest in their career as well as a more positive teacher self-image.[4] Raising student engagement.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 23, 2013

In spite of administrative efforts to keep cell phones out of our schools, our students are becoming “cell-only” internet users according to a recent report, entitled “ Teens and Technology 2013,” released by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom. What is Technology Integration?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Chronic absenteeism is worse among special needs students, according to recent findings in some states. . Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality finds that half of states don’t set specific standards telling teacher prep programs what future educators should know about teaching reading, and 28 states cede their authority over teacher prep programs to outside accrediting agencies with vague guidelines. Don’t oversimplify this.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Education is no exception. Educators are striving to transform learning environments to meet changing needs. Students must be prepared to compete and contribute in a global economy. .” It's a survey of K-12 students, parents, and educators. Increases student engagement in learning (75%).

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Which activities sparked student engagement, and which proved more of a struggle? What questions did students have? Did students have unexpected gaps in their knowledge that precluded you from teaching the most advanced parts of the lesson? Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, 2013. Perott, Elizabeth.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

Image credit: [link] With all the change the world is now experiencing it is quite dumbfounding, to say the least, as to why schools and education remain static when it comes to change. Maybe evolution is not the right approach for education, but rather a concerted focus on paradigm shifts to professional practice.

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100mentors

JANUARY 16, 2018

This is partially due to the shift in the student population from expatriates to domestic elite, as well as the increased demand for schooling mostly, or entirely, in the English language. students, worldwide, in a few decades. Mastery of Knowledge & Skills.

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The 21st Century Principal

AUGUST 6, 2013

Ron Nash, From Seatwork to Feetwork: Engaging Students in Their Own Learning A new school year is upon us, and the decisions we are making now as educational leaders and classroom teachers will determine whether our students are engaged learners, or are passive learners. What kinds of technologies will I use?

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Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 10, 2020

This week on the blog I’m serializing a talk I gave for CSU Channel Islands last week as part of their Open Education Week festivities. Our end goal must be consistently and reliably improving student learning and other measures of student success. My talk was titled, The State of Open: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

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