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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. There are hundreds of different LMS brands, including popular programs like Blackboard, Canvas and Moodle. and whiteboard.

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2014 Global Education Conference - Day Four

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We had yet another great day of sessions and keynotes on Wednesday, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page (which includes the ones listed below up until you get this note).

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

. …This is key to its advantage over traditional business models when it comes to data, since a platform positions itself (1) between users, and (2) as the ground upon which their activities occur, which thus gives it privileged access to record them. The LMS giant Blackboard celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (I

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iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology. We use Moodle as a Learning Management System. So where can people access what you’ve done? There are some outlets that are starting to give you access to already-randomized assessment items. Opening Graphic. We created Assessment Items.

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Data Security for Teachers - The Basics

The Electric Educator

Classroom teachers are using tools like Google Apps for Education, iCloud, Moodle, Office365, Chromebooks, iPads at an ever increasing rate. You get "hacked" The term hacking is a very broad term that basically means someone without permission has accessed your account or information without your consent.

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Teenagers 3d printing local history: technology, pedagogy, and inspiration in Vermont

Bryan Alexander

The contest invited teams of secondary school students to research historical architecture, then reproduce key buildings by printing them. Half of the groups I saw made publicly accessible web pages, built with WordPress, Google Sites, or Wix . Not a word about BlackBoard or Moodle. Two (that I saw) used Prezi.

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Too much tech? These 7 digital tools can create a daily structure for ALL your lessons, from start to finish.

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This lesson procedure is intended for secondary students grades 7-12 but could be applicable to younger students as well. I post the unit’s Slides on my school’s LMS each day for in-person, hybrid, and virtual students to access equally. This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Francesca Rolley. . Class Dojo.

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