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Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. However, being a techie, I continually experimented with new applications and, later, the Canvas LMS.

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

An LMS with social media-like features and integrations with social sites will surely keep more students logged in and active during an online lesson. An LMS is the perfect tool for gamifying learning content. What’s more, teachers can better monitor students’ activity, and notice any struggle they might encounter.

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The challenges of mobile learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

78% of elementary school students, 69% of middle school students, and 49% of high schoolers now use a tablet in their school life. The figures for smartphones are a bit lower, but this shouldn’t come as a surprise, since smartphones are not the most preferred mobile device to support students’ learning anyway.

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Tapping into the potential of AI smart speakers to boost parental engagement

Neo LMS

Smartphones are sometimes smarter than their owners and the idea of people going to Mars moved away from sci-fi novels and into the realm of things that might happen in the not so distant future. A version of this post was originally published in Teach Secondary Magazine , July 2019. She was like another person in our class.

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Top 5 software for schools in 2023

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Canvas LMS Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows educators to create and manage their courses, develop digital content, deliver quizzes and assignments, and facilitate communication between students and faculty. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the top 5 software products for schools in 2023.

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Cool Cat Teacher’s 31 Favorite Everyday Tools I’m Using Right Now #edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

They are the Learning Management System (LMS) I use. Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. iKross Tripod with adapters for smartphones, tablets, GoPro, and DSLR Camera – [link]. I’ve included links below for you. Check them out. . My favorite health apps.

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Why Bloomz is the Best Parent-Teacher Communication System for Me (and Probably You)

The CoolCatTeacher

Smartphone Notifications. Smartphone notifications (with a quiet period where they won’t get notifications – like at night or weekends). I use the iCal calendar link from my Learning Management System (LMS) and linked it to the class calendar. The assignments calendar is in Bloomz right there from my LMS!

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