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Using Hybrid and Blended Learning to Promote Student-Centered Classrooms

Waterford

Then, discover five ways to boost student-centered learning through blended or hybrid learning. What Are Blended Learning and Hybrid Learning? Before we explain the differences between blended and hybrid learning models, let’s provide a quick definition of each strategy. As for the differences?

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How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

So much of learning today is about technology. Kids think they know tech because they do stuff on Mom’s smartphone she doesn’t understand, but the bar is higher than that. Here are several examples: Battleship on Google Sheets. Science simulations — lots of choices at the Middle School level. Technology.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

Not only have I used MAD-Learn for the first global collaborative app-building project, I love having my students build together and host a "shark tank competition." I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. You can use it and learn. Here’s one example of how 3D Bear can be used for a real world conversation. Got a smartphone or tablet? How does AR work in 3D Bear?

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How Can K-12 Schools Improve Learning Outcomes with Technology?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Also, with smartphones and Internet connections, they have any time access to online resources. This builds the case for educators to harness technology and improve learning outcomes for K-12 school students. AR-enabled worksheets: These sheets are a great way to motivate K-12 students to learn by doing.

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3 ways to keep education innovation alive at your school

eSchool News

For example, early smartphones supported only basic apps such as email and web browsing; but, over time, these devices have added functionality to support a huge variety of apps that have dramatically changed how people communicate, work, travel, and seek entertainment. TLA’s measurement agenda.

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Unlock Your Second Brain: A Guide to Choosing the Best Digital Notetaking App

The CoolCatTeacher

I do think that digital notes do help us because we can have them in our pocket available 24/7 when we have our smartphone with us. Like that's an example of the kind of stuff you can do with knowing where things are. If a paper notebook works for you, use it and be unapologetic about it.

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