Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In this article, I cover a range of definitions of blended learning and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Given the extensive nature of the topic, I have decided to dedicate a separate post to showcase various examples of blended learning in action. Auster (2016) defines blended learning in a succinct and clear manner.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

8] For example, if a student would prefer to complete a student-directed assignment in the morning, consider adjusting their schedule accordingly. 12] For example, if you’re learning about the letter B, you could assign this project-based assignment. Reflections on the use of blended learning. Sources : Staker, H.,

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2013

To engage students in her classroom, Mrs. Chellani has utilized a variety of tools to help her develop an interactive, student-centered learning environment. As a result, she has started to create her own online learning modules, using the software Adobe Captivate.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Here are some examples of growth-oriented feedback: Comments about their learning progress and what they are doing: “You used the right method to solve for X” instead of “You’re smart!”. For example, you can choose to give them a badge for “Good progress” or center a whole game around a “Knowledge Mountain” that they have to conquer.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Your book lists plenty of examples of physical robots that have been tried in classrooms. That was a really good example of what we call a Wizard of Oz approach. And these technologies work very well, particularly with younger students, often with students who have autism, for example. We've got control over this. Absolutely.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The progressive education movement has a number of hallmarks, these include: Learning by doing. Collaborative learning. Personalized learning. De-emphasis on textbooks, rote learning and teacher-led instruction. Critics of constructivist teaching methods claim that many active learning techniques lack focus.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 26, 2021

There’s a wealth of information and materials that you can use to teach online, but activities have to be carefully planned. Online learning forums are the most accessible way to engage students. Even if it’s for sharing learning resources! 10 Top tips for creating more effective online learning forums.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 8, 2020

Catlin Tucker reaffirms this idea in this incredible post discussing “5 Tips for Teaching Online”: #4 Prioritize Student Communication & Collaboration. Learning remotely can be an isolating experience for students who are used to seeing their classmates every day.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

For example, our student base of 150,000 students is only 38 percent in the U.S. For example, our student base of 150k students is only 38% in the US. Several #DLNchat-ters described the importance of project-based learning opportunities through employee partnerships. DLNchat: Designing an Online College Degree from Scratch.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 22, 2020

Asking teachers to “teach a lesson” to a panel, when we are looking for more collaborative learning in classrooms or groups that don’t talk to applicants and have conversations but shoot rapid-fire questions their way. You have a willingness to grow and learn.

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Learning Confluence

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching. This book provides essential pedagogical approaches and frameworks for global collaborative learning. It is also a collection of anecdotes, inspiring examples, case studies and resources. Become a digital online learner.

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Learning Confluence

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching. This book provides essential pedagogical approaches and frameworks for global collaborative learning. It is also a collection of anecdotes, inspiring examples, case studies and resources. Become a digital online learner.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

EdSurge: I wanted to talk about online learning. I understand that for University of Central Florida, many of your online students are actually residential students taking a course or two online and the rest in traditional classrooms. What we know is active and collaborative learning works.

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Many schools are moving toward these goals by adopting pedagogies like project-based learning and competency-based learning that allow students to move more organically between academic tasks and rely less on rigid bell schedules and siloed disciplines. Teachers are becoming more comfortable with this idea of “blending learning.”.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Military students for example may be serving overseas, or in submarines. Here social media were used to connect people, enabling them to collaborate together in project work, small group learning and online discussions. One of the most popular activities on our wiki based learning programmes was called ‘goldmining’.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. How might we bring these important elements to the online learning experience in the next school year?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2020

It has advised learners and educators to use its online learning platform. Teachers and students need to prepare and design their learning spaces to make it conducive. We can, for example, adjust the number of times an assessment may be taken or give a longer lead time for lessons to be covered before an assessment is deployed.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, simply using a keyboard to type up a document to enhance its presentation may not always be the most effective use of technology. Blended learning technologies have a number of inbuilt tools to produce and share content. Blended learning technologies have a number of inbuilt tools to produce and share content.

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Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

For example, a graduate with an associate’s degree in accounting may be competent for recording inventory, but not creating a company’s tax return. Network and content analysis in an online community discourse. Paper presented at the Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2002 Conference, Boulder, CO.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Instead, many schools are offering entire degree programs online, allowing students opportunities to achieve a higher education that they may not have had otherwise. And while there are certainly some challenges and drawbacks when it comes to online learning, the truth is that it appears to be here to stay in a world where technology is king.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Teachers have also expressed positive feedback using the technology, underscoring how it led to more collaborative learning experiences for students. Colorado vendors and school districts are required by the state to facilitate safe online learning experiences.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The displays’ Touch 360° interactivity features up to 10 single-touch points or five dual-touch for gestures giving users a way to work simultaneously thereby driving collaborative learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2018

Let me give you an amazing example from a research team led by Sam Weinberg at Stanford. Sam wanted to know about how people determine whether or not things are true online or whether or not information is reputable online. Stanford: our problem-solving skills tend to be local to our domain expertise.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

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