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As Facebook Changes Name to Meta, Company Wants to Pull Education Into Its 'Metaverse'

Edsurge

Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta yesterday, as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sweeping vision of creating a next-generation “embodied” internet inspired by science fiction, where users, as he described it , will be “in the experience, not just looking at it.” And he is targeting education as one key part of that vision.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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Strengthening Digital Literacy Skills in Michigan with Facebook

Digital Promise

As the partnership manager of the Facebook Community Boost grant in Michigan, Celena serves as a thought partner and resource developer to partner organizations across the state. How did Grand Circus become involved with the Facebook Community Boost partnership? What does digital literacy mean to Grand Circus?

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Free Editable Facebook Templates for your Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

An increasing number of our students use social media and especially Facebook to socialize, connect, and (hopefully) learn. Facebook Templates! Facebook templates, as their name indicates, are templates modelled after Facebook. They are mock up templates that resemble the feel and look of Facebook.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

Ask a Tech Teacher

As an educator, I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to help my students prepare for exams. And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. In Conclusion.