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The current ways m-learning is making online education better

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A version of this post was originally published in ICT & Computing in Education , on January 18, 2019. Considering that at first the main purpose of a mobile phone was to make calls and send texts, teachers were right to ban them; they were a distraction for students. (I Fast forward to 2019.

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What Teachers Need to Know about The New Google for Education App Hub

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about the effects of feedback in technology-based assessment, you’ll know that seamless assessment-to-feedback loops can impact learning outcomes positively (van der Kleij, F. The ability to pull it all under the Google umbrella is genius. If you’re familiar with the research by van der Kleij et al. Feskens, R.

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Duolingo IPO Shows Investors Think Edtech Is Still Growing.

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billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. With millions of English language learners in the world, its assessment is now commonly used for university admissions, work visas and job applications. million and $15.8 million and $13.5

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The study suggests that where prior knowledge is lacking, increased memory strength through additional learning can compensate, underscoring the complex interplay between prior knowledge, memory strength, and sleep in memory formation. The implications of these findings are far-reaching for educators and researchers. Sandmann, A., Sures, B.

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Research-based Strategies for Teaching Sight Words

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

2019) [ 1 ] and several other researchers (e.g., Instructional Strategies for Teaching Sight Words Rawlins, A., & Invernizzi’s (2019) research [ 12 ] recommends several instructional strategies for teaching sight words effectively. How do beginners learn to read irregular words as sight words? What are sight words?

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14 Effective Self-Directed Learning Strategies

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s not just learning, but understanding how you learn. It’s essential for self-directed learners to regularly assess their understanding and skills, think about their thinking (meta, right?), and adapt their learning strategies accordingly. Morris, T.

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5 Strategies to Improve Your Learning Management System

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There are plenty of examples of learning management systems in the market. Some are targeted for student assessment while others are built to deliver quality audiovisual content to online learners. Pre-K Learning: Enhancing Education with Digital Technology. Education Technology / July 11, 2019.

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