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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 1

Neo LMS

EdTech definitions every teacher should know. Pokémon GO is an excellent example, where players see the real world, but also see Pokémon characters in that world, ready to be collected. Augmented Reality (AR) : This is a digital overlay onto reality. Read more: Can Pokemon Go be part of the classroom?

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Vocabulary Haiku: A Creative Approach to Deeping Understanding of Academic Vocabulary

Catlin Tucker

Such routines include students saying the word aloud, clapping out syllables, looking up and writing down the definition, and finding examples and non-examples of vocabulary terms. Here is an online example of a vocabulary haiku for the word analyze. Here is an offline example of a haiku for the word analyze.

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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Edsurge

Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought. Exploring the intersectionality of DEI and Accessibility.

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14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education. Today, I’m going back and updating the post with some new thinking, examples of innovation, a revised order, some links for context, and excerpts from longer papers on innovation at the university level. Six Common Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education. An example?

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How to create accessible e-learning design

Neo LMS

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. How to create accessible e-learning design.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with.

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

Edsurge

Technology plays a critical role in this process; not just in how students experience learning, but also in how educators access and use tools and information to leverage and enrich the time they have with their students. This definition is a reflection of what great educators have always done.

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