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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 2

Neo LMS

Deep learning machines have the ability to learn and discover their own features, as well as train themselves — a function of what most scientists working in the field refer to as hierarchical feature learning. However, definitions are not agreed upon. On balance I have found more references to the definition pertaining to pace.

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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 1

Neo LMS

I had erred by not at any point in the blog referring to Augmented Reality, but only AR. EdTech definitions every teacher should know. Best Online Definition – The Virtual Reality Society : “A three-dimensional, computer generated environment which can be explored and interacted with by a person. Mixed Reality (MR).

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Opening the definition dialog: Personalization, individualization and differentiation

eSchool News

This struggle for a definition poses a larger question: If we cannot clearly and succinctly define our approaches, what chance do we have for successful implementation? This struggle for a definition poses a larger question: If we cannot clearly and succinctly define our approaches, what chance do we have for successful implementation?

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How Are Educators Broadening Their Definitions of Evidence?

Edsurge

Between references to specific evaluation rubrics, descriptions of surveys and observational data points, we found comments indicating that some educators aren’t counting anecdotal evidence, and perhaps other forms of qualitative data as evidence of the effectiveness of new approaches. So, what changed for these educators?

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Teach Vocabulary with the Frayer Model

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Somewhat like Concept Circles , the Frayer Model uses a graphical organizer that asks students to describe words by much more than a memorized definition. It draws on a student’s prior knowledge to build connections among new concepts and creates a visual reference by which students learn to compare attributes and examples.

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Q&A: How To Empower Students with Digital Citizenship in the Virtual Classroom

EdTech Magazine

This new learning environment also placed a heightened focus on digital citizenship, which generally refers to how we use technology safely and responsibly. In her eyes, digital citizenship goes beyond just keeping students safe online.

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What Is Phonemic Awareness According to Scholars?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

To do so, I ‘ve read several seminal research papers on the subject and synthesized these definitions into a coherent post providing my commentary on each definition. The terms and definitions may vary, but as you’ll see, several core principles emerge, helping to shape a nuanced understanding of this foundational skill.

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