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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is most commonly associated with extended reality technology (virtual reality and augmented reality), as well as with social media capabilities and the use of digital avatars controlled by users. Additionally, the use of avatars within the metaverse delivers something akin to student-centered learning.

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Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Digital Promise

Like many folks in today’s workforce, I spend a significant amount of time in front of a computer screen with my smartphone close by, responding to a flurry of emails, calls, texts, and calendar invitations. I relish the opportunity for an in-person meeting or training to connect with colleagues and partners.

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A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

The Hechinger Report

Elsewhere, teachers hold daily virtual office hours to check on the academic and emotional well-being of students they can no longer meet face to face. Almost no district was truly ready to plunge into remote learning full time and with no end in sight. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well.

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The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

Educators are striving to transform learning environments to meet changing needs. Tech plays a crucial role, as districts scramble to create “the digital classroom of the future.” 84% said that school tech adds value to their child’s learning. More motivated to learn. Parents echoed this view.

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Coronavirus Has Led to a Rush of Online Teaching. Here’s Some Advice for Newly Remote Instructors

Edsurge

The online environment tends to have shorter, more-compact opportunities and then other things to do that are more engaging than just sitting and listening.” One reason, she adds, is that students may be logging on through their smartphones, or watching a recording later instead of tuning in live. Are you hearing that?

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#DLNchat: How Can Video Best Support Learning and Instruction?

Edsurge

With smartphone cameras in so many pockets, for many of us, creating videos has become as common as watching them. So when we bring video into the learning process, how can we best utilize it to support learning and instruction for all? Video can give and complement learning modules in or out of lecture context.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Increasing digitization has changed the way educational institutions run today. There is a heightened focus on remote learning and online classes. While online learning brings many benefits to students and teachers alike, it also comes with higher cybersecurity threats. Install Anti-Malware Software.

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