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How an LMS can help teachers keep older students engaged

Neo LMS

A version of this post was originally published on February 4, 2020, in Open Access Government. So let’s explore how teachers can harness edtech resources, with a focus on school learning management systems, to maximize their limited time and supplies, while also delivering a more engaging, personalized experience for middle school students.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Writing deepens learning and positively impacts academic performance, improves our students’ ability to establish and maintain relationships, and helps students manage their complex emotions. Reading comprehension and information retention improve when students write about what they read (Graham & Herbert, 2011).

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6 Ways in which an LMS is central to an effective e-learning strategy

Neo LMS

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. Even though enough educators and students — and the entire educational community — were at least familiar with online learning practices and educational technologies, the shift was sudden nevertheless. Increase student engagement.

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Data science under fire: What math do high schoolers really need?

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Javeria Salman/The Hechinger Report Across town, students in Ruben Jacquez’s class at Rio Mesa High School use coding software to compile and clean data they’ve collected on student stress levels. He said he plans to use the skills he learned in the class when in college.

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Building Stronger Data Systems for the Future

Digital Promise

Absenteeism is a persistent challenge for their population of 1,649 students, mostly from Latino and Hispanic families. During the 2019–2020 school year alone, 13 percent of Golden Plains students experienced chronic absenteeism.

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Schools Need Robust Networks to Support Internet of Things

EdTech Magazine

While IoT deployments are relatively new to education, industry observers expect the technology to make a big impact thanks to its potential to reduce costs, improve security and boost student engagement. To prepare for IoT deployments, IT leaders should start by thoroughly assessing their existing network infrastructure.

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#AskExcelinEd: 4 Questions to Assess Parent Satisfaction with Distance Learning

ExcelinEd

We reviewed these resources and identified four questions states and schools can consider as they assess parent satisfaction with distance learning. As schools across the country grapple with how to safely re-open, we are still learning about the educational experiences of students and parents throughout the spring. So, what can we do?