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Smartphones in the classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? It’s a smartphone that your students are using. We are all aware of the negative impacts of smartphones.

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What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

EdTech Magazine

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

Also, teachers can build an edtech digital ecosystem similar to those on smartphones to design a creative learning experience. They include easy screen share features for more than one device to enhance collaboration. Teachers can screen capture students’ work and give instant feedback. VR headsets. Wrapping up.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

According to another study of teenagers and their smartphone usage conducted by Common Sense Media and the University of Michigan’s C.S. The Effects of Writing on Learning in Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis. Writing to read: A meta-analysis of the impact of writing and writing instruction on reading.

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Study: One-to-One Laptop Programs Improve Student Learning

Doug Levin

Learning in one-to-one laptop environments: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. While you can read the full 30+ page study yourself (and I’d certainly encourage you to do so if this is a topic of interest), here is my summary, with accompanying analysis of what we should reasonably take away from the findings. Warschauer, M.,

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K–12 Teachers Use Augmented and Virtual Reality Platforms to Teach Biology

EdTech Magazine

We found i n every single category, the students who used VR content outperformed those who did not use VR content on their smartphones.”. A study from the Georgia Institute of Technology found students at an Atlanta high school, using mixed reality tools to learn biology, scored higher than their peers. . “We

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Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum?

Ask a Tech Teacher

From art to literature, computer programs are being used to make analysis – identify authenticity, cross-connections, and patterns. Kids are fond of using gadgets such as iPads and smartphones as part of having fun. If you thought that teaching your kids to code will only prepare them for an IT-related field, then you thought wrong.