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Assessing the effectiveness of cloud-based web filters for K-12 schools

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Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. Use the following questions to assess the effectiveness of the web filter you currently have or are considering. Does your web filter work at school and off-campus?

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Three simple steps for creating lesson plans

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Start by designing engaging learning activities to help students develop their skills, reach proficiency, and assess whether students met the learning targets. Students can access articles, videos and assignments to understand and practice a desired skill and submit materials all in one place. para Student Dashboard. .

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Why K-12 schools should choose student-led learning

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For instance, asking them to help develop classroom rules enables their voices to be heard and gives them buy-in. Providing choices for learners is another way to make activities and assessments meaningful and relevant to them. One educator explained, “I love Hapara’s philosophy — protect, not police.

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Seven advantages of using digital textbooks in schools

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E-textbooks also often include digital assessments. Students can take these assessments along the way while they’re reading. Formative assessments in digital textbooks can also break up longer content to make it easier to grasp. Learners access them on devices like Chromebooks, tablets or phones. Learn more.

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What is the SAMR Model and how can it enhance student engagement?

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? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] When your school adopts a new edtech tool, educators may be excited or apprehensive. The SAMR Model is one way to make sure that educators are able to use a new edtech tool without feeling overwhelmed. The ultimate goal of these models is for edtech tools to deepen learning.

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TPACK model: Strategies for effective educational technology integration

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Edtech has opened up an array of possibilities for instruction and learning. That’s why the TPACK model is a great way to ensure that edtech tools are integrated effectively into learning. It offers educators and admin a framework for combining educational knowledge and edtech. What does the TPACK model focus on?

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17 things to know about K-12 OER textbooks

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You can download the textbook and access it on a device, without needing to pay a fee for the book or a subscription. Because OER textbooks are digital, teachers and learners can access them online or download them to their devices. With easy access to OER options online, differentiated instruction doesn’t have to be complicated.

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