eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

Introducing laptops while not changing the teaching and learning paradigm is of little use, and may even produce negative academic outcomes. For example, 21CLD is a simple and readily available framework for meaningful learning. It provides an easy way to assess existing units of study. Tools alone are not the answer.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

. — March 20, 2018 — Schools are spending billions of dollars on Chromebooks, tablets, and other digital devices to support the delivery of personalized learning opportunities for students based on assessment data and analytics, but are they achieving a learning return on this investment?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2016

As of late I have been engaged in a great amount of work either assisting districts and schools as they begin to implement mobile learning ( 1:1, BYOD ) or helping them get their programs on track. Thus, many lessons were learned the hard way. For success, all stakeholders must be on board and have clear outcomes developed.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 29, 2017

Mobile phones are in the hands of young people everywhere, so it is quite natural that teaching and learning opportunities are progressing towards the mobile domain. They increase the feeling challenge and other motivational elements of competition – elements that have salutary effects on learning outcomes.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 23, 2022

The evolving digital technologies are taking mobile learning to the next level with interactive content that promotes self-paced learning anytime and anywhere, while on the go. In other words, mobile learning supports eLearning and classroom teaching. It has evolved in tune with the evolving digital technology.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 18, 2015

Murphy & Beland’s recent study is making the rounds online, particularly among those who are eager to find reasons to ban learning technologies in classrooms. Here are my thoughts on this… The outcome measure is standardized test score improvement. if they did, how sad is that?).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 16, 2020

There are plenty of examples of learning management systems in the market. Some are targeted for student assessment while others are built to deliver quality audiovisual content to online learners. Pre-K Learning: Enhancing Education with Digital Technology. How Can K-12 Schools Improve Learning Outcomes with Technology?

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 30, 2019

With standards obsessed systems backed by high stakes testing wilting under the increasing pressure of on demand, self-directed learning, schools will yield to more flexible curriculum, online options, and strengths/skills outcomes supporting the journey of learning, not the final degree.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013.

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Learning With Lucie

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

When I started promoting my summer institute idea last year, people didn’t quite get the idea of ‘making’ so we played it down a bit and focused on something people were connecting with “mobile learning” especially how to effectively use the iPads that were being adopted by schools.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have contributed to the dialogue on this blog and there is much to discuss in relation to pedagogy, teacher roles, assessment and curriculum issues. There are also huge potential benefits in untethering learning - allowing students to roam while using the devices as mobile learning platforms. Unported License.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 17, 2014

Keynote recordings will be uploaded to the Learning Revolution YouTube channel. Mobile users will be able to connect to sessions by going to LearningRevolution.com on your mobile device. Former Teacher, Site Admin, & District Admin) Teaching Another Country''s Culture With Mobile Devices - Harry G. Tuttle, Ed.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

According to Harvard University, “in Activity-Based Learning courses, students do public service, fieldwork, community-based research and internships in conjunction with in-class work. Inside-Out Learning Model. Individualized Learning. The basic terms of informal learning (e.g. Mastery Learning. ” (1).

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2016

In the past couple decades, one-to-one laptop programs have spread widely, but so has debate about whether they are cost-effective and beneficial to educational outcomes,” said Zheng, assistant professor of educational technology and lead author on the paper. “I Technology should not be implemented for technology’s sake.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2017

She is a MACUL board member and a member of the COSN advisory board for mobile learning and emerging technologies. She is passionate about engaging students in education and leveraging learning opportunity through digital technologies. VICKI: So, Liz, this is Motivational Monday and I have all of this worry.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Through mobile phones and tablets, of course. Mobile devices in the classroom: from foe to friend. The use of mobile devices in an educational setting like the classroom was received with the typical resistance to change of the system. Mobile devices enable anytime anywhere learning. Is m-learning really worth it?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Kristen Betts, Clinical Professor Engaging student with Real World projects - the refugees crisis - Anne Farrell, Run This Way school program volunteer manager Global Competencies for Teachers and Professional Development - Andreea Bordeianu, SEHS Global Initiatives Program Coordinator 11:00 AM Crafting Global Learning Outcomes for Teaching the Ideals (..)

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Stress-free self assessments— Students can easily track their own progress on the go. Personalized learning— If students need extra practice in certain subjects, they can access additional study guides and review tools. These kinds of systems drive adaptive, personalized learning environments and improved learner outcomes.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While funds can go to various efforts in targeted areas, there will be a greater focus on school and district investments that are evidence based, sustainable, and data driven to demonstrate positive outcomes. Wherever he’s taught, and whatever his role, Carl has always had one common belief—kids need to drive their own learning.

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Mobile Learning EdTech Company Data 81

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Ed AFS-USA's Intercultural Learning eTool: Culture Trek: Classroom Connections / Tonya Muro, Ed.D., Maru Busico-Flight Becoming more active citizens of the world with MY HERO! .

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

Tuesday, April 22nd at 1pm CoSN - Smart Education Networks by Design , New advances in technology, including mobile devices, are making it possible for students to learn anytime, anywhere and to experience personalized learning. Is your library mobile friendly? Read more and register for this event here.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

BYOD also provides teachers with more flexible and creative ways to diversify their teaching and boost students learning. Knowing that students have access to their devices, teachers can use educational software or apps that can help them better assess students’ work as well as provide specific feedback on a particular topic.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 15, 2018

“ Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which computers are placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed. ” - Seymour Papert When it comes to improving outcomes in the digital age, efficacy matters more than ever. As technology continues to change so must instructional techniques, especially assessment.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Higher education is going through a massive transformation thanks to the adoption of new technologies like mobile learning , gamification and digital courseware. The transformation towards digital has been accelerated impacting all aspects of education including learning materials and content.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Effective digital learning environments focus on learning outcomes as opposed to the tools themselves. This chapter will address the basic tenet that the role of technology is to support learning, not drive instruction. The concepts of digital learning will be presented and discussed.

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