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Trying to improve remote learning? A refugee camp offers some surprising lessons

The Hechinger Report

With help from Hameed, the lead instructor, and several teaching assistants, students learn how to use search engines like Google, how to research and verify information, create presentations online, answer emails in a professional manner and use Google products like Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

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From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Who Does Online Education Really Serve? Online education was supposed to provide access to quality education for those who can’t attend or afford traditional college.

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The Technological Transformation of Districts to Benefit All Learners

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Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. He also found that blended learning can be a great way to maximize the learning potential of parents as well as educators and students.

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

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Wright’s district created a parent university that provided opportunities for parents to understand what their children would be experiencing and how they could support learning at home. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit - 110 sessions + 80 replays #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. Learning Coaching and Mentoring ? Learning Cultures ? Mindful Teaching and Learning ? Lifelong Learning ? Online Learning ? Remote Teaching and Learning ? Libraries and Librarians ? Managing Stress ?

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School of Me: Letting students study what they want, when they want is the latest education trend

The Hechinger Report

Google’s search engine serves up more of what you’ve clicked on in the past. Social media sites suggest new “friends” and sources of information tailored to your connections. based education reform advocacy group. Netflix provides suggested movies based on what you’ve watched in the past.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Sueann Galt, STEM Coordinator Does the use of ‘Learning Menus’ increase students’ intrinsic motivation? Cantwell, Instructional Services Librarian (Asst. Carmona, Lead Contract English Instructor Student-Generated Apps for Mobile Devices – can they enhance higher levels of understanding? Derek Barkalow, Ph.D.

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