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Trends to watch in 2015: education and technology

Bryan Alexander

Another aspect is the gradual disintegration of computing , as we move from desktops to laptops to tablets, phones, cameras, trackers, and gewgaws attached to various locations in our spaces and on our bodies. Personalized learning is winning a growing amount of attention, but no off-the-shelf tech solutions. From non-edutech trends.

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How to study at home: Top mental strategies

Brainscape

What sets Brainscape apart from any other study app is that its adaptive learning algorithm leverages decades of cognitive science research. And through the cognitive principles of spaced repetition , active recall , and metacognition , it can help you learn anything TWICE as efficiently as traditional study methods.

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

Edsurge

Businesses and organizations are providing free access to digital tools and apps for teaching and learning (see THE Journal’s ever-growing list of Free Resources for Schools During COVID-19 Outbreak ). Some schools rushed to get laptops and tablets to students in need.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

Platforms provide the substructure for the “gig economy” and the “sharing economy”; they’re the economic engine of social media; they’re the architecture of the “attention economy” and the inspiration for claims about the “end of ownership.” But there are trade-offs.

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Classroom Design Trends: Update Classroom Layout to Boost Engagement

ViewSonic Education

Even Social Media and YouTube play a part. Within this fluid environment, educators are striving to adapt. One important adaptation is the shakeup of classroom design. Educators are embracing the need to adapt learning spaces. One, the flexibility to deliver adaptable, active learning spaces.

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100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom – SULS033

Shake Up Learning

Adorable animal characters will guide children through lessons, and the adaptive learning path will customize their experience to help them master skills. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook !

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What Technology Helps Students Learn?

eSchool News

What technology helps students learn? Various types of technology play a crucial role in enhancing students’ learning experiences. Examples of technologies that improve student learning include adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy, offering personalized instruction.