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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks to Elevate Instruction

Teacher Reboot Camp

According to McIsaac and Gunawardena (2001), we must consider the following four concepts essential to effective distance learning for our students, which are transactional distance, learner control, social context, and interaction. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. Online article retrieved from [link].

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Merritt Public Schools: How a Rural Oklahoma District Developed its Digital Learning Program

Education Superhighway

As a result of their efforts, teachers have seen far greater opportunities to marry critical thinking with digital learning in their classrooms. Creating Guidelines Around Classroom Technology Use. In grades 7-12, students are permitted to download their own apps, games, music, and pictures to their devices.

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What Makes an Effective Remote Digital Learning Program?

MIND Research Institute

Current recommendations for the amount of time kids should be engaged in education activities per day varies, but some common guidelines are 1-3 hours per day for K-8 (60-90 minutes through grade 2, 120 for grades 3-5, and 180 for grades 6-8). 8 Factors to Look For.

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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Edsurge

They have shaped and promoted editorial guidelines for the products they fashion, which will land in the hands of educators and students. Support for learning that is evidence-based, using the best available research for student learning. From these principles, more specific guidelines may emerge: Recommended Resources.

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20+ Ideas to Supercharge Classroom Creativity

The CoolCatTeacher

Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today. Encourage your students to create Toyota Dream Car artworks today.

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New Cyberbullying Resource Available for Educators, Parents and Students

Gaggle Speaks

” — Carl Hooker, Director of Innovation & Digital Learning, Eanes Independent School District. Download “Everything You Need to Know (and more) About Cyberbullying.” “Gaggle has provided a very easy to read and understandable resource. ” — Diana Graber, Cyberwise. ”

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Flinn Scientific Launches New Solutions to Support Hands-on Science in Any Learning Environment

eSchool News

Teachers are also provided with Flinn’s online safety course and guidelines to ensure proper lab protocol is followed, as well as access to a teacher dashboard for classroom management and rostering. As a counterpart to 360Science, 360Science Storylines provides the tools needed to help students develop a clear understanding of a phenomenon.

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