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Covid’S Hit on Education and Literacy Levels Will Impact a Generation – Can Ebooks Help Us?

eSchool News

Scholastic US research indicates that of children who had read an eBook, 26% of boys and 16% of girls said they were reading more books as a result. All eBooks are easy to read, available offline and can even be printed at home or in the classroom. “As Social Media Accounts. Kevin Palmer, Nimble Stories Founder.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

Episode 388 Digital Resources Mentioned: EVERFI and WORD Force , amazing reading games for reading literacy Wixie one of Debbie's favorite tech tools for young learners Book Creator – students can write their own ebooks. I also love eBook Creator. I think eBook Creator is an amazing tool. I use Flip a lot with my kids.

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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

Unfortunately, there has been and will continue to be a trend in media and social media attempting to discredit work connected to the science of reading, particularly by companies whose market shares are threatened by shifts in literacy learning and teaching.

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Why Convenience Boosts Student Campus Life

Edsurge

Raised on quick responses from smartphones, social media, instant messaging and immediate-access entertainment sites, today’s students live in an on-demand world. On the opposite end of the inconvenience spectrum are companies who have honed their customer service through thousands of interactions to create enterprise level support.

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Let’s Inspire Each Other During #ISTE2016 #NotAtISTE16

Teacher Reboot Camp

If you are in Denver, I’d love the chance to meet you face-to-face and if not we can still enjoy each other’s company virtually. Lisa Dabbs, Tanya Avrith, and Erin Klein will be presenting about edtech tools, social media in education, #NTChat, and connected classrooms. I will be presenting on engaging parents.

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Ideas for Promoting Digital Diversity

Teacher Reboot Camp

Nick Provenzano (@TheNerdyTeacher) invited Kid President , one of the most inspiring kids on social media, to visit his high school. Find STEM professionals through museums, companies, Toast Masters, universities, the chamber of commerce, trade associations, or speakers bureaus. Challenge: Actively support diversity in STEM!

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Ideas for Promoting Digital Diversity

Teacher Reboot Camp

Nick Provenzano (@TheNerdyTeacher) invited Kid President , one of the most inspiring kids on social media, to visit his high school. Find STEM professionals through museums, companies, Toast Masters, universities, the chamber of commerce, trade associations, or speakers bureaus. Challenge: Actively support diversity in STEM!

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