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The Effectiveness of Online Learning Depends on Design

Catlin Tucker

As students of all ages spend more time learning online, it’s worth asking, “How effective is online learning?” ” The answer varies dramatically and depends entirely on the design of the online learning experience. Community of Practice. Participation.

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How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

. — On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. Teachers rarely stand at the front of the classroom.

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ISTE 2016: 3 Free Tools for Teachers

EdTech Magazine

By Meg Conlan Online tools give educators the ability to assess students, find and share video content, and collect multimedia presentations from students.

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Ka’Ching! 2016 US Edtech Funding Totals $1 Billion

Edsurge

billion across 138 venture deals in 2016. This year startups that serve primarily the K-12 market raised $434 million; those targeting the postsecondary and corporate learning sector raised $593 million. It’s worth noting that even though 2016 marked the end of this trend, the dollar total still surpasses the years before 2015.

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The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

Blended learning and flipped classrooms. When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. From virtual labs and games to digital textbooks and online curriculum, digital classrooms rely on video. For decades, research has revealed the benefits of using video in the classroom.

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CES 2016: Lego’s New Classroom Robot Brings STEM Lessons to Life

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith Lego’s WeDo 2.0 has a knack for making students smile as they take their first steps into the world of programming.

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Mentoring for Digital Leadership in California Adult Educators

Digital Promise

I have been extremely fortunate to be a part of OTAN’s Digital Leadership Academy (DLAC ), first as a participant in 2016, and now as a coach to mentor other adult educators in meeting their program goals. Each team is also assigned a coach for brainstorming, guidance, and networking.

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