Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance. Using Digital Media in Your Teaching.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

“This is a moment to establish clear expectations for parent, teacher relationships grounded in a shared understanding of the child’s progress and academic achievement,” the report authors added. Technology training for parents and caregivers can help those at home gain the knowledge they need to support learning at home.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

But that’s not what technology is about. Technology supports a curriculum. The metric for measuring technology skills isn’t a rubric with a list of skills (i.e., Technology’s worth is often measured by how quickly users can resolve problems and continue their project.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Students were able to come get technological support or a bit of face-to-face homework help. The school libraries were unavailable for browsing (because they were temporarily used as large classrooms), so library staff and teachers coordinated book delivery directly to classrooms. 1 Source: County-level statistic.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

The ultimate learning experience for students is both highly collaborative and extremely personalized, supported by mobile devices and digital content, reports Project Tomorrow in their latest Speak Up report. Students in blended environments use technology more frequently than their peers in more traditional classroom settings.

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