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How the pandemic accelerated the need for interactive learning spaces

Neo LMS

Although there’s no denying the pandemic had many unfortunate consequences, this is a chance to build a better education system, one that is flexible and engaging. Indeed, one of the main problems that teachers have faced regarding online learning is student engagement. Ensure quality teacher-student communication.

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Smartphones in the classroom: friend or foe?

Neo LMS

Phones can help students engage more in classroom activities. Depending on the age of your students and your subject matter, you can pick and choose the apps that perfectly fit your educational needs. The first time I tried gamification with my students was during a seminar on green marketing and consumerism.

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Stop working off a deficit model with 3 assessment ideas that support student individuality

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Students expressed pride in their Brain Dumps such that I’d never seen from a computer-based or teacher-created test, asking to display their work in the classroom or bring it home to show their families. Socratic Seminar. Provide students with an overarching question and ask students to prepare ideas to support a discussion.

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Stop working off a deficit model with 3 assessment ideas that support student individuality

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Students expressed pride in their Brain Dumps such that I’d never seen from a computer-based or teacher-created test, asking to display their work in the classroom or bring it home to show their families. Socratic Seminar. Provide students with an overarching question and ask students to prepare ideas to support a discussion.

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Best Platforms for Group Discussions

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

We’ll explore how each platform can be utilized to maximize both teaching efficiency and student engagement, providing practical examples to illustrate their potential in various educational scenarios. Platforms for Group Discussions Here are some of our favourite platforms for group discussions: 1.

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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These default features force online instructors to use a style of teaching that feels more like shouting to the masses than engaging in meaningful conversations.

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How Edtech for Teachers Helps Collaboration and Professional Learning

Edthena

Observing the veteran teacher down the hall effectively facilitating Socratic seminars helps new teachers see and hear what success looks like. Access to video and other edtech for teachers that can record instruction help enable seeing others’ instruction asynchronously. Educators benefit greatly from seeing each other in action.