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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away.

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Best Platforms for Group Discussions

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

From fostering collaboration and communication to facilitating project-based learning and remote instruction, these platforms are redefining the boundaries of traditional classrooms. Platforms for Group Discussions Here are some of our favourite platforms for group discussions: 1.

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ISTE 2019: Everything You Need to Know Before the First Day

EdTech Magazine

Those are just two of many topics EdTech: Focus on K–12 team will delve into at the ISTE 2019 conference , which kicks off June 23 in Philadelphia. . Feinberg is among a group of Sunday presenters that also includes Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera , named a White House Champion of Change in 2014. . by Marquita Brown.

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4 Questions for 4 Edtech Thought Leaders

eSpark

Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” EdTech & Curriculum Consultant, Blogger, and Apple Distinguished Educator.

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4 Questions for 4 Edtech Thought Leaders

eSpark

Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” EdTech & Curriculum Consultant, Blogger, and Apple Distinguished Educator.

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When Learning Goes Nomadic

Edsurge

How does higher education use mobile technology to teach? The edtech seminar I'm teaching this semester recently explored the post-desktop world, and to get students thinking about the differences, I began with a quick exercise, asking them to rearrange the classroom into old-school rows. It was mobile learning in action.

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Exploring Google’s Applied Digital Skills: A Treasure Trove for Educators and Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Related: Gemini – Google Groundbreaking AI Tool Explained for Teachers Collections: Thematic Learning Journeys The Collections feature is something I find particularly intriguing. It groups lessons around themes, allowing students to explore a subject like Math or Science through digital skills lenses.