Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

This past week, we traveled to the Golden, Colorado to attend the Conference of Online and Blended Learning (COBL), put on by the iLearn Collaborative. Here is what we learned: In his opening keynote, Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, asked the audience, “Why student-centered learning?” A few chimed in.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds. Technology makes it possible to pace lessons appropriately for each student’s learning level and can be used to promote learning in the multiple intelligences. These learners learn best through auditory experiences.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

While it does blend technology and play, I wouldn’t call it a Maker Box. This kit is better billed as a blended learning play kit. If you are looking for resources for your Maker Space, this isn’t it. 2) The recommended ages are 4-9 years old. I think it appeals more to the 3-7 age range.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The Magik Play is a beautiful blend of digital and physical. What it is: Magik Play sent me a Starter Kit to review, and boy am I glad they did! Students download an app on their iPad and use wooden blocks that interact with the iPad screen to build structures that interact with the illustrations on the app.

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