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. Reading: Strategies, practices, and research for the 2 1st century (pp.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 5, 2019

Usable Knowledge sat down with Wilson to explore practical considerations of designing playful and collaborative learning spaces. Interviews and focus groups can engage students, teachers, parents, and others in reflective conversations about their values and experiences of rich and collaborative learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Has it evolved – definitely! Jonan Donaldson sums it up nicely: Terms such as collaborative learning, project-based learning, metacognition, inquiry-based learning, and so on, might be new to some audiences, but they have a relatively long and well-documented history for many educators.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Busuu ( iOS and Android ) Busuu, a Chegg service, is an innovative language learning app designed to foster confident communication from the outset. It combines expertly crafted language lessons with feedback and tips from a global community of native speakers, embodying the power of collaborative learning.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

It’s not JUST that a student can offload calculations to a calculator or spreadsheet and focus their effort on a mathematical strategy. With regard to tools for doing math, a division-of-labor view of graphing calculators and spreadsheets is shallow.

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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. From learning through play and project-based learning.

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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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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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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Introduce learning activities by explaining how they are designed to benefit kids’ brains. For example, when you teach students how to do collaborative learning activities, tell them that talking about what they’ve learned helps them own and process the information better, and grows more dendrites. Want to learn more?

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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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Learning with 'e's

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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. The article called for "design strategies that facilitate students' acquisition of the skills needed to participate effectively in the electronic classroom". According to theorist Michael G.

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

And there are definitely times when you do not. Rochester Middle School (NH): “Rochester Middle School is a place where we inspire creative and collaborative learning to challenge and celebrate the unique genius in all of us.”. As facilitators, we often keep a few things in mind: When do we need divergent thinking?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

And there are definitely times when you do not. Rochester Middle School (NH): “Rochester Middle School is a place where we inspire creative and collaborative learning to challenge and celebrate the unique genius in all of us.”. As facilitators, we often keep a few things in mind: When do we need divergent thinking?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 26, 2015

For example, when you teach students how to do collaborative learning activities, tell them that talking about what they’ve learned helps them own and process the information better, and grows more dendrites. Would students like to make an anchor chart with strategies they can use when they get stuck?

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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. The answer? She walked into school.

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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 a fun way to give students the ability to learn how to collaborate!

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Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 10, 2015

In comparison to other sectors of society, where mobile technology adoption is concerned the world of formal learning is lagging so far behind, if it were an Formula 1 racing driver, it would be in danger of being lapped. Definitely not, but many do. Should education go completely mobile? No, and in most cases it won't.

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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. You embed your learning playlists in your LibGuides.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Connect Learning Today. Chapter 5: Collaboration." link] "20 Collaborative Learning Tips And Strategies For Teachers." 24 July 2014. Department of State. Department of State. TeachThought. 30 June 2016.

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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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Nik Peachey

MAY 20, 2009

Here's an example We don't like reading in class You could use it to brainstorm vocabulary around a topic or theme and then get your students to add definitions, and other elements of information about the words, like their parts of speech, collocations, example sentences etc. Here's an example on politics. Feel free to add to it.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

Educators have long known learning is a social process — when teachers and students create meaning together, often the results are much more effective. The value in “personalized learning” lies in student autonomy and individualized instruction and support , not in the control and compliance model required to achieve high test scores.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2019

Even Netflix, the streaming giant, grew rapidly with 120 million global subscribers, by leveraging a subscription-based business model and a smart content strategy. With so many benefits, etextbooks are definitely a preferred choice of study material. Students do not have to keep the physical textbooks after their term.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2019

Even Netflix, the streaming giant, grew rapidly with 120 million global subscribers, by leveraging a subscription-based business model and a smart content strategy. With so many benefits, etextbooks are definitely a preferred choice of study material. Students do not have to keep the physical textbooks after their term.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

What is Universal Design for Learning ? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a multifaceted framework that can be understood through various insightful definitions provided by different experts in the field. Each definition offers a unique perspective on UDL’s purpose, application, and impact in educational environments.

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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. Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education. Boonstra, J.,

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Open source software is made by many people, and distributed under licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition. The bottom line is that educators both in formal and informal settings would be foolish not to take advantage of this perfect storm of maker education resources, tools, and strategies that currently exist.

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