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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is most commonly associated with extended reality technology (virtual reality and augmented reality), as well as with social media capabilities and the use of digital avatars controlled by users. Additionally, the use of avatars within the metaverse delivers something akin to student-centered learning.

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Improving Accessibility Often Falls to Faculty. Here’s What They Can Do.

Edsurge

“I think the onus is still placed on the student with a disability” to ensure they have learning materials that they can benefit and learn from, says Kwong. That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help. You have to advocate for yourself.” Chief among those barriers?

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Top 10 Education Tech Trends in 2022

Kitaboo on EdTech

Edtech features like online learning, digital modules, instructional videos & presentations, and much more allow learners to access learning material anytime and anywhere. . The only difference is rather than existing physically, students can save them on their digital learning devices.

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

Edsurge

Pop-up social media spaces and hashtags, such as #remoteteaching , #CovidCampus , and the Educator Temporary School Closure for Online Learning Facebook group, feature numerous posts and discussions about digital tools, resources, and apps for remote teaching.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. Digital learning platforms have transformed the way lessons are delivered and consumed.

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eBook Reader Apps – The Next Best Investment for K12 Organizations

Kitaboo on EdTech

The Coronavirus pandemic further propelled reliance on digital learning solutions. To help maintain continuity in education, K12 organizations invested in edtech, such as eBook platforms, eBook readers and online education resources. . The education of over 1.2 billion children from 186 countries was affected.

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