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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Assess Learning and Stay Organized.

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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. Mobile Devices Encourage Further Classroom Equity.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

If you're doing collaborative projects and design in your classroom, you'll get practical ideas for how you can modify your projects to encourage collaboration and real-world learning. This example highlights the creativity and engagement app-building can inspire in students. Stream by clicking here. Find out more at ISTE's website.

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8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples

Teacher Reboot Camp

The challenge is to turn this into a habit students do outside the classroom. Many free mobile apps and web tools allow students to digitally markup, highlight, and jot down quick thoughts about what they are reading. One idea is to get students to annotate their readings regularly. Find out more in my previous post here.

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Innovative Examples of Community Involvement in Schools

Digital Promise

If you’re looking for innovative ways to involve your community, see if some of the examples below inspire you to act. League schools provide creative examples of community involvement in schools. Check out other examples of large-scale community engagement events. Luckily, many districts have done just that.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Another fantastic example is Lightbot. Let’s dive in!

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Offline Activities with Mobile Devices

Teacher Reboot Camp

Integrating technology in the classroom does not mean you need an Internet connection. Even without an Internet connection students learn a lot with mobile devices, laptops, and other technologies. Offline activities with mobile devices from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Check out an example here. Enjoyed these resources?

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