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How technology impacts literacy

eSchool News

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the myriad ways technology is changing literacy instruction. We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth.

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3 Before Me: A Teaching method that boosts student independence and raises team players

Neo LMS

Most parents and educators strive to find the right balance in education between the ability to cooperate and independence. Both are essential at school and in life. As social beings, we must learn to collaborate with our peers if we want to be part of major projects that require teamwork. We tend to focus on individuals when we talk about the major achievements of humankind, but we often forget that they were the result of cooperation between many individuals.

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Not Everyone Feels Welcome in Esports. This University Is Fighting Toxicity With Diversity.

Edsurge

Esports programs are growing at colleges across the country for their ability to attract and engage students—just like traditional sports. But higher education serves all kinds of students, and the gaming community isn’t exactly known as a bastion of inclusivity (remember Gamergate ?). How can colleges create esports programs where everyone feels like they can join?

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Authentic Project Based Learning, Santa Believes in PBL… How about You?

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Did you know that Santa believes in Project Based Learning? It’s true… in fact, I have worked quite hard at finding evidence that supports this conclusion. Upon further reflection, it occurred to me that not only does Santa believe in PBL, he practices many of its positive attributes at his workshop. By now you are thinking… what is this connection?

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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A Holiday Recipe for Schools: Enough With Tradition, It’s Time to Create Something New

Edsurge

It is that time of year when we look for recipes that can fill our stomachs and warm our hearts. We look for the traditional comforts that elicit memories of the past, and search for something new to add to our tables. For schools, we too need a recipe, filled with the old and the new, to activate brains, develop new skills and prepare future leaders.

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How to assess your school’s indoor air quality

eSchool News

COVID-19 ushered forth a plethora of new safety guidelines and strategies intended to bring students and teachers back to the classroom as safely as possible. Indoor air quality has topped the list of school leaders’ concerns. With students back in physical classrooms, air quality must take priority regardless of a district’s mask policy.

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Another Kind of Game.

SpeechTechie

It seems appropriate after presenting at ASHA 2021 (glad we squeezed that in, huh?) about play, playful activities and games in language and social interventions that I get to tell you about a game of my own. Hearing "A speech and language pathologist from Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sean Sweeney" (not by Johnny Gilbert, they edit him in, thanks again COVID) is truly an exciting and maybe terrifying intro.

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U.S. education secretary calls for an end to colleges withholding transcripts

The Hechinger Report

Withholding transcripts from students who owe their colleges money drives inequitable outcomes, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said, marking the first time ever the nation’s top education official has called for changing the widespread practice. This story also appeared in GBH News. “More must be done to recover from the damage caused by COVID-19,” Cardona told financial aid administrators at an online conference. “To emerge from the pandemic even stronger, institutional lea

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Best Classroom Stools For Squirming Students

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents What Makes A Stool Great For Your Classroom Best Classroom Chairs For Fidgety Kids: ECRA4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool For Kids Best Flexible Seating Options For Active Kids: Learniture Active Learning Chair Best Flexible Floor Seating For Soft Seating: SoftScape 15 Inch Round Floor Cushions With Handles Best Flexible Seating Options For Good Posture: Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball Best Classroom Stool For Versatility: ECR4Kids ELR-15331 Sit

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What's new in Testpress Learning Management System - Sep, Oct & Nov 2021

Testpress

A lot of operational and infrastructure work had been going on inside at Testpress silently. These are routinely done to ensure that we are frugal so that the rising infrastructure costs and inflation are not passed on to you. That being said, we did manage to churn out some improvements and features over the past three months. Sequential question number between sections 🔢 Location: Exam Create/Update form This is a minor addition to exam settings.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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How Can You Remotely Proctor Exams on LMS?

Think Exam

The learning management system market is anticipated to flourish from USD 13.38billion to USD 44.48billion in 2028. From not so popular to spectacular turning, the LMS journey is exceptional in the education domain.

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How Can You Remotely Proctor Exams on LMS?

Think Exam

The learning management system market is anticipated to flourish from USD 13.38billion to USD 44.48billion in 2028. From not so popular to spectacular turning, the LMS journey is exceptional in the education domain.

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