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Robotics and Computer Science for Elementary Level Learners

User Generated Education

I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. ” I usually use them for an hour per week with my two groups of gifted learners. Sphero is robotic ball that connects to your smartphone or tablets over Bluetooth. The Task: A Small Group Project. v=Yg8LmEkI_0c.

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Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. He served on the Working Group for President Obama's Advisory Council on Financial Capability. 00:08:31:23 – 00:08:40:17 Brian You know, how to work with groups.

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How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

Edsurge

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Students in upper elementary and beyond “do little writing in or out of school for academic purposes” (Graham & Harris, 2019). According to another study of teenagers and their smartphone usage conducted by Common Sense Media and the University of Michigan’s C.S.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

In a fairly short time, amazing innovations like iPads, laptops, and smartphones have opened up a new world of information for students of all ages. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. It’s no exaggeration to say that technology has transformed the classroom and brought enormous benefits.

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

Or this: when two people argue over what is the capital city of Brazil, do you think they pause their conversation until they get home to their desktop PCs and look up that piece of information, or they just pull out their smartphones and end the discussion then and there? The answer is Brasilia, FYI).

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What Educators Need to know about Social Media, Online Bullying, and Hate Speech in Schools

Waterford

Because many students have 24/7 access to a smartphone, online bullies can follow them around, giving no sense of relief. There’s not a concrete definition, but it can be any form of expression (online or off) intended to “vilify, humiliate, or incite hatred against a group or class of people.” Cyberbullying in Elementary School.”