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Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the debate between tablets and textbooks has become increasingly relevant. As a former classroom teacher and current educational researcher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of teaching tools from traditional methods to digital innovation.

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9 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Tech in the Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s easy to confuse ‘using technology’ with digital tools. Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Technology tools populate like bacteria in a culture. Asking students to unplug at the classroom door?

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. And as learners interact with and manipulate these tools, they become more involved and engaged in the lesson.

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Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better

The CoolCatTeacher

Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students. Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Figjam: How Do You Use Figjam in the Classroom Today. What is Figjam?

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Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024

eSchool News

Key points: Today’s students deserve modern tech tools that suit their learning styles and tendencies 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page It’s 2024! What new technology is out there and being tested in the classroom?

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Livestream with Scott Nunes & Stacey Roshan: Using @Canva’s New Draw Tools with a @Wacom Tablet #edtech @MrNunesteach

techieMusings

I had the pleasure to join Scott Nunes for a Livestream event to share the power of the all new Draw mode in Canva paired with a Wacom tablet. As a former English teacher, Scott shared ideas for the ELA classroom along with design tips for making the most of Canva.

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Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like

EdTech Magazine

Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like. In K–12, educators have found ways to use augmented and virtual reality to enhance and support deeper learning in the classroom. The future looks promising as educational technology companies rapidly build new immersive tools for the classroom. .

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