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The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom

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“To fulfill technology’s promise of transforming teaching and learning, educators must learn to leverage these tools to engage students and support their personal growth ,” the report’s authors write. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Inspire Critical Thinking with Ed Tech.

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How Professors Can Encourage Students to Join Them for Office Hours

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However, he has found that having students join him virtually for office hours has extended his reach beyond what was possible with in-person meetings. scheduling service, allowing them to not just select a date and time preference, but also to specify whether to meet in person or virtually.

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15 of the best apps to engage students outside the classroom

eSchool News

From kindergarten to grade 12, the vast assortment of digital offerings can meet any student’s interests, all while providing valuable lessons that will appropriately challenge each user. SPRK Lightning Lab combines virtual coding with robotics. It’s a new way to engage with robotic technology.

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How we turned around our ability to support wi-fi innovation

eSchool News

We needed new network technology capable of supporting the digital curriculum within the classroom while also providing reliable wireless coverage outdoors to support the district’s new security strategy and emergency preparedness app. Solution: We chose to deploy new wired and wireless solutions to ensure high performance.

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MOOC-Ed: Coaching Digital Learning, Unit 1 Reflection

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Last week, the MOOC-Ed, Coaching Digital Learning: Cultivating a Culture of Change , began. We meet quarterly to have important discussions about the technology in our school, ask questions, and provide support. Follow Michael''s board Coaching Digital Learning, #CDL_MOOCed on Pinterest.

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Why Your School Should Stick to Core Principles Instead of Market Trends

EdNews Daily

For example, say robots and drones will be the hot-ticket item of the year (according to a recent study – they will be ). Does it make sense for you to purchase robots and drones for your school when you already have interactive displays in your classrooms and laptops for each student?

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How ‘Learning Engineering’ Hopes to Speed Up Education

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The specific moonshot he recently set his sights on is to revolutionize the teaching of mathematics, specifically for college students who lack basic competencies to meet admission or graduation requirements. That kind of feedback would be perfect if you had a robot learner on the other end,” he says.

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