Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s post, I am introducing you to blended learning, a concept that is now common parlance within the ‘education speak’ In crafting this comprehensive piece on blended learning, I delved deep into academic literature, drawing on peer-reviewed research papers to create an authoritative and informative post.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 5, 2019

Schools and teachers often use summer as a time to rethink classrooms and learning spaces. Learning goals should guide the design process, not follow, says Daniel Wilson , director and principal investigator at Project Zero. Quick tips for playful classroom design. Rethink the focal point of the classroom.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Believe in themselves and their own ability to learn. You see, many students enter our classrooms believing they’re either smart or not smart, good at reading or math, or not good in those areas. Introduce learning activities by explaining how they are designed to benefit kids’ brains.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the context of education and learning, the term ‘portfolio’ takes on a distinct meaning, separate from its use in finance and investment. This definition, while straightforward, lays the groundwork for a more in-depth understanding of the concept. A portfolio in education is aptly defined by Gillespie et al.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When technology wastes precious classroom time, it’s less likely that use will continue. Conceptual understanding tools often offer attract teachers with their potential outcomes — for example, a shift to deeper learning objectives or a flipped classroom model.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 5, 2022

That’s how I came up with these five strategies and routines that help me cultivate a safe and welcoming classroom for secondary students. These strategies are relatively low-prep (although some may require a bit of prep to set up at first before automating) and have been effective for my students in grades 7-12.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL) in your classroom is a transformative step towards an engaging, real-world educational experience for your students. PBL is definitely one of those dynamic approaches that you can use in your classroom to achieve these goals.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 13, 2019

To accomplish this calls for active learning techniques. Active learning defined. Students are involved in active learning when they’re participants in the learning process. The widely accepted academic definition comes from researcher Michael Prince. universities have implemented active learning classrooms.

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techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2023

Bullis’s administration also places a strong emphasis on growth and collaborative learning. In the 2022-23 academic year, I had the honor of highlighting a series of innovative projects, collaborations, and transformative learning experiences spearheaded by Bullis’s faculty.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2016

Digital technology provides for differentiation, accountability, and visibility in the learning process. For collaborative learning, the internet provides the platform for engaged learning, deeper understanding, and some exciting outcomes. In practical terms, it means collaboration can take on a whole new persona.

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We all have different definitions of what interaction involves, but most of us agree - it's an important component of learning. Generally, this kind of interaction can be seen in the informal conversations that take place outside the classroom, in the common room, at the pub, waiting for the bus home. Willis, D.J.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 26, 2015

Push themselves to do their best work, not just what’s “good enough” Believe in themselves and their own ability to learn. Many students enter our classrooms believing they’re either smart or not smart, good at reading or math, or not good in those areas. Here are 6 ways to do that: 1.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Get the right people in the room to start, and consider who will be involved over time This sounds simple, but spending time thinking about the type of team you want involved at the outset of your personalized learning vision-setting is critical. And there are definitely times when you do not.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Get the right people in the room to start, and consider who will be involved over time This sounds simple, but spending time thinking about the type of team you want involved at the outset of your personalized learning vision-setting is critical. And there are definitely times when you do not.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

MIT Step Labs introduced their new virtual reality learning projects through CLEVR : Collaborative Learning Environments in Virtual Reality. The best event for me was definitely the librarians’ breakfast and listening to The Liv Bits, and her mom, Cynthia Merrill. So what are my biggest takeaways? Student voice.

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Adam Welcome

MAY 22, 2016

How many schools are helping to support kids with social media strategy? You don't need a college degree to operate a drone, run a social media strategy or even vlog. Check it out, it is most DEFINITELY worth the read! What does this look like in the classroom? Learn more about BreakoutEDU and how to get started here.

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Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 10, 2015

Definitely not, but many do. A blended approach is needed, where the optimum mix of mobile and tethered learning can be supported. Yes, there is a place for tethered learning, as can be evidenced in many subjects such as science and the arts. But so much more can be learnt outside the four walls of the traditional classroom.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. Along the way they experience collateral benefits of developing learning agility, building social capital and demonstrating creativity. What’s curation? Curation is a funny word.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 14, 2016

This is one of a four part series on the 4Cs in the classroom: Collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. We are told that we must have our students collaborate more often and that the upcoming job market is looking for individuals who can work together and collaborate. Connect Learning Today.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I''m definitely sharing this with my colleagues and networks on this side of the planet. Dayhana Sanchez Cuevas “This is a very interesting way for people all around the world to participate in real time to develop ideas, strategies, perspectives, methods and direction in any aspect of education. It takes educational practices global.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

In a fast-moving field like education technology, it’s worth taking a moment to take stock of new developments, persistent trends and the challenges to effective tech implementation in real classrooms. Professional Development: Another challenge being met in some places is how to incorporate technology into teacher-training programs.

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Nik Peachey

MAY 20, 2009

The collaborative part comes in when you share the URL with someone, then other people can come and join in the problem solving and brainstorming. I also set up a problem earlier on today, which was about integrating technology into the ELT classroom. We can get students to share their strategies for learning English.

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Gradelink

JULY 24, 2019

But if you’re looking for ways to improve results, you may find that different strategies exist which coincide nicely with your lesson plans. Teaching by learning styles It appears on its surface to be sound pedagogy. By following specific strategies in the classroom, teachers can reach many more brilliant minds.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Keeping that equipment up and running required different maintenance strategies. “We Today, all of the district’s classrooms are equipped with the ProColor 65-inch, high definition flat panel display.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

My purpose behind this post is to introduce you to UDL, explain what it is and talk about the different ways you can use it in your classroom to enhance your teaching and boost students learning. To learn more about UDL, I encourage you to dig deeper into references at the bottom of the post. To start with, Courey et al.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Today, we turn our focus to the characteristics of 21st-century learning itself. To kick things off, we’ll start with a clear definition of what 21st-century learning entails, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its features and implications.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

At a time when many people are asking how we can get more students interested in STEM fields, we are hearing from teachers who have found making to be a great way to get students excited and engaged in their classrooms. Engaging Students in the STEM Classroom Through “Making” ). Information Access and Abundance. Open Source Resources.

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