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How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center

EdTech Magazine

How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center. New, 21st-century pedagogies that focus on interactive curricula and collaborative assignments require new classrooms and media spaces to match. As we know, technology is an essential part of any modern classroom. Consult Teachers on Classroom Needs. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The Lenovo 500e Chromebook and the Dell Chromebook 5190 have cameras on two sides, stylus capabilities, large screens and a flexible design.

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3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom. Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11.

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Logitech Pen–No Setup, No Batteries, No Problems

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s a link to see a list of USI-capable devices like Acer, ASUS, HP, Lenovo, and more. That means students can use any stylus without ‘activation’ steps and a teacher can use her stylus on multiple Chromebooks in her classroom without changing it out for every student. Most newer Chromebooks are USI-enabled.

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How to Roll Out Chromebooks for Your District in a Jiffy

EdTech Magazine

How to Roll Out Chromebooks for Your District in a Jiffy. That meant updating IT infrastructure, getting devices into classrooms and ensuring that teachers and students were comfortable using them — all while enhancing (rather than disrupting) day-to-day instruction. It caused problems in the classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving. Subscribe to the Show Anywhere You Listen to Podcasts This week's sponsor Modern Classrooms will help you teach better today! You’ll be glad you did.

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Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated

EdTech Magazine

According to a recent Pew survey , just 61 percent of those surveyed thought K–12 schools were properly teaching reading, writing and math, and only 25 percent thought schools were giving STEM classes enough time in the classroom.

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