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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

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These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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What to Know About Miguel Cardona, Biden’s Pick for Education Secretary

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A focus on tackling the digital divide and resource inequities laid bare by the pandemic. 17, Cardona addressed Connecticut educators directly, noting that the safety measures put in place have been sufficient to make in-person learning relatively low-risk for students and staff this fall. “If Teaching experience.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Personalized Learning" Software (and Facebook and Summit Public Schools).

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