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New Ways to Gamify Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

In simple terms, Augmented Reality is “an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera)” ( Merriam Webster ). All you need is a special app that loads onto a tablet or smartphone.

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With the Internet of Things, Smart Dishwashers Can Give Kids Chores

Edsurge

The app then sends a notification to the person’s smartphone or tablet. Future features on the product roadmap include digital badges and reports on children’s behavior measured by the app. When the dishes are done, for example, the dishwasher creates a task in the S’moresUp app and notifies users to remove the dishes.

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Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

eSchool News

Collaborative software provider ClassFlow announced a way for teachers to earn extra cash during the upcoming school year. The new ClassFlow Marketplace is an open community where teachers may buy and sell original teaching resources such as digital lessons, unit plans, assessments, teaching guides, worksheets, and more.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

Apps and software are a boon for special needs students, but teachers shouldn’t download whatever they feel like. All software—and hardware—should be vetted by a team of faculty and IT staff. The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program. About the Host.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

Strategic planning for edtech is an endless journey—and not just because of constantly evolving hardware and software. Most educators look at the cost of their device and software, but what they need to understand is that the total cost includes PD, tech support, sustainability. Are they prepared to adapt to other systems?

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Is the college degree outdated?

The Hechinger Report

Never mind that she had a college degree and had written software manuals, even books. Credly creates digital badges and stores information about the competencies they represent. He likens it to standards that allow you to compare smartphones on consumer electronics sites. Nobody looked at my resume,” she said. “No