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Ebooks Are Great — Just Not for Young Readers

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When you talk to an adult reader about ebooks, they typically come down on one side of the fence or the other. Ebooks do their best to replicate (or improve upon) all that’s good about reading. The interactivity is where ebooks tend to claim the higher ground. The same happens in Kindergarten at elementary school.

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How to use Notion

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How to Create STEM Courses for Best Learning Outcomes

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However, it seems that not many students are keen on pursuing STEM courses post their school level. Recent data from a test commonly taken by college-bound high school students found that only 20% of students are ready for courses typically required for a STEM major. Here are some tips to create STEM courses for K-12 students: 1.Design

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

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And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. It’s faster and easier, of course, but it’s not that effective. Benefit #2: Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles.

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Public Libraries Can Improve Remote Learning. Here’s How.

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Of course, it is worth mentioning that the reverse is also true). Math (everything from elementary school arithmetic to calculus and statistics). Our school district offers ebooks and audiobooks, but we are incredibly fortunate that the public library uses the same book platform (Sora by Overdrive). Science (Even physics!

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Improve Student Behavior Now!

The CoolCatTeacher

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Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

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Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. My Storybook – This web tool requires no registration and is simple to use with very young learners and elementary students.

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