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How to Use Fortnite in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

He has had the opportunity to share his approach to Computer Science education at ISTE (2015, 2018), FETC (2019, 2020) BIT (2014, 2019), CONNECT (2019, 2020), Schoology NEXT (2018), as well as in interviews with major newspapers (Toronto Star, 2017).

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Is This Video App Safe? Mozilla Privacy Report Offers a Look

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The report looks at 15 popular video-conferencing apps, some of which have been adopted for use by companies and schools, including Zoom, Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams. Researchers also reached out to the companies to clarify confusing policies and for additional information, she added. It’s a problem that involves tradeoffs.

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Game Based Learning in Action

The CoolCatTeacher

On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. They use Google Classroom, or Schoology. They are able to understand how things work, and they’re not afraid to fail.

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Learning.com Includes Essential Skills for Remote Learning in EasyTech

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EasyTech’s “Essential Skills for Remote Learning” are as follows: Remote Learning Essentials: Teach students how to communicate virtually and troubleshoot their tech issues independently. Grades can even be set up to transfer from Schoology to PowerSchool without teachers having to enter them.”.

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What Summer Slide Actually Means—and 5 Ways to Fight it

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Researchers have explored this topic for more than a century, and many companies make the summer slide a priority when creating editorial calendars, launching sales and contributing to field-wide discussions. From Facebook Live to more traditional LMS systems like Canvas and Schoology , technology has made it possible to teach remotely.

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The Long-Term Effects Of Remote Learning May Not Be All Bad

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And instead of using a school bus, students use technologies like laptops, iPads, and digital platforms like Zoom and Schoology to come to their teachers. The Journal continually updates their list of eLearning tools that companies are providing free of charge while schools are closed which you can find here.

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Discovery Education Announces Latest Enhancements to Award-Winning K-12 Learning Platform

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The redesigned interface will help teachers better understand where students are and how to differentiate learning to meet their unique needs.?. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., A new time-saving educator experience enhances the use of high-quality instructional resources.