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Strategies for Motivating Students: Start with Intrinsic Motivation

Waterford

Research also suggests that online learning can encourage intrinsic motivation.[1] 1] In part, this is because online learning often involves some level of independence—and independent learning is also linked to motivated students.[12] Gamification and student motivation. Research in Higher Education Journal, 2011.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices. Robert has held various leadership and instructional roles in the field of education, with a focus on online and blended learning.

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

Kitaboo on EdTech

Thus, with digital technology, students can learn at their own pace, try out various activities and learn by doing. Gamification: Let’s be honest – given a choice between playing a game or solving Math problems, students would definitely prefer playing a game. Related: How to Create Content for a Blended Learning Model.

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Optimize Training with eLearning Content Development

Kitaboo on EdTech

Enrich eLearning Content Development Add accessibility features to your eLearning module and enhance learner engagement by incorporating interactive elements into the learning content. These elements include gamification, animations, quizzes, video tutorials, and audio recaps.

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

Edsurge

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design.

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How to Use Digital Textbooks in the Classroom

Kitaboo on EdTech

Besides, their use is more attuned to modern pedagogic practices of blended learning and 21 st century learning skills, that is, developing in students the skills to compete academically at the global level, actively participating as informed citizens in their societies, and being more effective in the ever-evolving modern workplace.

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The Benefits Of Using Technology In Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

Another benefit of technology in learning is that students often learn faster when they are not only listening to the teacher and reading textbooks but also participating in engaging academic activity. Easier Plagiarism Detection. Adopting Progressive Educational Technologies.