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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

Let’s break down how these new technologies are working in practice and the ways they can support better educational outcomes. Engagement and experimentation Technology demonstrably helps keep students engaged in their lessons and facilitate better learning in a digital world. Why is engagement important?

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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning

EdNews Daily

One of our primary responsibilities as modern educators is to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills so they’ll be able to adapt to the future labor market, which will include jobs that haven’t even been conceived of yet. Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

K-12 educators are increasingly turning to digital resources to enhance instruction and address student needs. But not all content is created equal, and educators are often left sifting through hundreds of options to find high-quality material. Insights from Educators 1. 2016 digital education survey. Why Do They Want It?

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?Anticipating and Addressing Challenges With Technology in Developmental Education

Edsurge

Colleges and universities in the United States are increasingly integrating technology into developmental education programs, which are designed to bring underprepared students up to college level. Policymakers in Tennessee and Texas, for example, have explicitly encouraged the use of technology in developmental education reform.

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Teacher Self-Reflection is Hard. Here’s How Technology Can Help

Edthena

Thinking constructively about their own teaching practices is key to educators continuously improving that practice. Technology such as AI Coach by Edthena can serve as a teacher self-reflection tool. Technology supports educators with the analysis and meaning-making of their teaching, the first step to teacher self-reflection.

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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

eSchool News

Vernier Connections emphasizes fun and interactive investigations and projects, and it gives educators the ability to assess student comprehension across all science disciplines. Academic recovery post pandemic is a national imperative and supporting educators with this gargantuan task is a must.

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In an Extremely Challenging Year, Innovative STEM Educators Shine to Win 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards

eSchool News

Each winning high school and college-level educator awarded cash and technology prizes valued at $5,500 for their creative use of data-collection technology. The 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award winners include: Category: High School. About Vernier Software & Technology.

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