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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks to Elevate Instruction

Teacher Reboot Camp

According to McIsaac and Gunawardena (2001), we must consider the following four concepts essential to effective distance learning for our students, which are transactional distance, learner control, social context, and interaction. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. Online article retrieved from [link].

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Hoping to Spur 'Learning Engineering,' Carnegie Mellon Will Open-Source Its Digital-Learning Software

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In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify. But Kenneth R.

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The Role of Digital Learning Platforms in the Academic Growth of Students

Kitaboo on EdTech

What are digital learning platforms? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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Free STEM Curriculum Distance Learning Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Curriculum Associates is offering printable activity packs and guidance for educators and student families to support learning at home. The Character Tree , which is free through June 30th, 2020, is providing teachers with a way to share character education videos and downloadable resources with parents to use at home.

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6 eLearning Trends in Custom eLearning Solutions

It isn’t possible to talk about trends in digital learning without talking about the “digital” part first. Most articles on trends discuss mobile, augmented reality, virtual reality, LMS options, apps, and authoring software. It won’t be enough that gamification and AR/VR can make learning engaging.

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Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom

eSchool News

It also found that much of learning time is digital, with 56 percent of students actively engaged in digital learning for more than two hours per day. This highlights that while beneficial, the digital toolbox has become more complex and essential.

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How to Gamify Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Dozens of YouTube videos and blog posts provide step-by-step instructions for setting up professional development digital breakouts using Google Forms. . Because these experiences make learning entertaining and memorable, educators may be more likely to complete professional development exercises. by Joe McAllister.

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