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3 ways tech fosters student engagement

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As we enter the second half of the 2021-2022 school year, many of us are still reeling from the 2020-2021 school year, which was defined by massive changes to the learning landscape. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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—Katharine Meyer As residential colleges grapple with decisions about whether and how to continue offering online and hybrid courses , they may benefit from taking a look at student-engagement practices commonly used by their online-only counterparts. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. We are hopeful that, when the pandemic lifts, we can welcome a return to hands-on, collaborative, creative technology education in 2021. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science  

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This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. AMSD’s diverse student population is approximately 63% Anglo, 22% Hispanic, and 13% Native American.

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3 ways technology paves the way for more student engagement

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As we enter the 2021-2022 school year, many of us are still reeling from the last one. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Last year was defined by massive changes to the learning landscape.

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3 Reasons I’m Hopeful About the Future of Education — in 2021 and Beyond

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Here are three reasons I’m hopeful about what’s to come: Successful engagement can happen both online and in-person. The pandemic has dispelled the myth that student engagement can only be activated in a classroom setting. And when I look ahead to 2021 and beyond, I see promise and opportunity.

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PBLWorks Announces its 2021 PBL Champions

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Novato, CA (July 13, 2021) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced its 2021 PBL Champions – a program that honors schools, districts and individuals for their commitment to high quality Project Based Learning. The 2021 PBL Champions are: PBL Champion Districts.