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Verizon Mobile Learning Academy

The Mobile Native

New national research indicates that training teachers to integrate mobile technology into instruction may have a positive effect on students’ standardized test scores and academic achievement. We are encouraged that our VILS schools are demonstrating meaningful benefits from these efforts. Charles Carroll Middle School (New Carrollton, Md.);

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Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students In this comparison between tablets and textbooks I cover the strengths and challenges of both, examining how interactive and up-to-date digital content from tablets stands against the tactile, reliable nature of traditional textbooks. Accessibility: Tablets can be a great equalizer in education.

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TinyTap App Review

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Parental Oversight : The parent’s dashboard is a great tool for tracking progress and understanding a child’s learning in comparison to their peers. Offline Accessibility : The ability to download games and use them without WiFi is particularly useful for on-the-go learning or in areas with limited internet access.

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ReadWorks Review for Teachers and Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Teachers can also turn on ELL and Extra Support for Article-A-Day assignment allowing students to access a number of extra features including access to English audio versions of every text and the ability to provide directions for Article-A-Day and read aloud by a fluent reader in a pre-defined language.

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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

Edsurge

Modest by comparison, Western Governors University, the largest in the U.S., Today, online education provides access to great masses of college students in the developing world, with Open Universities in Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and Turkey together currently enrolling more than 7 million students.

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Best QR Reader Apps for Android and iPhone

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s fast-paced digital world, QR codes have become ubiquitous, offering a quick and efficient way to access information, websites, and other resources. Its user-friendly interface and rapid scanning technology make it a practical tool for quick information access.

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Best History YouTube Channels

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s digital age, learning about history doesn’t just happen in the confines of a library or a classroom; it’s as dynamic and accessible as ever, thanks to platforms like YouTube. The engaging storytelling style makes complex topics accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience.