Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 17, 2023

As a former teacher turned edtech blogger, I’ve spent a considerable part of my career thinking about how to make classrooms inviting, stimulating, and conducive to learning. I’ve always believed that a well-decorated and thoughtfully arranged classroom can profoundly impact student engagement and learning outcomes.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This method combines physical activity with learning, catering to different learning styles and keeping students engaged and motivated. Students can take virtual field trips to historical sites, museums, or even outer space.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) : I have previously blogged about this event, but am compelled to mention it again. I am proud to be able to co-organize a FREE event with Schoology that has already attracted over 200 innovative, passionate educators and presenters from various parts of the country.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 6, 2023

I’ve been a classroom teacher, navigating the daily ebbs and flows of student engagement, and I now stand before you as an educational researcher, continually exploring and expanding my understanding of the art of teaching. Therefore, teachers should strive to make learning relevant and meaningful.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

These strategies, which range from tangible rewards to fostering a competitive yet collaborative classroom atmosphere, are pivotal in enhancing student engagement and motivation, offering a dynamic and effective approach to teaching and learning. Pair Work Explanation : Pair work involves two students collaborating on a task.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Cultural Relevance and Global Awareness Emphasizing cultural relevance and global awareness in the classroom is essential for preparing students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world. Leaders of their own learning: Transforming schools through student-engaged assessment. link] Berger et al.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This term refers to the pre-existing cognitive framework that each student brings into the learning environment, encompassing everything from factual information to deeply ingrained skills and misconceptions.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. Multiplayer Classroom: Designing Coursework as a Game by Michael Matera Imagine students engaged in a multiplayer world, with XP, quests, mobs, dungeons, and guilds. A massive online game?

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

But because students are saturated with media, the quality of the videos they consume need to be sleeker, more polished and to the point to maintain their interest. Video plays an important role in all of these alternative modes of learning experience (Brame, 2015) and will continue to do so with future developments. Parlour, A.

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Buncee

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using Buncee, students can find what they need to be creative, communicate ideas, and think critically about the work they are doing, while having fun during the creation process. It promotes student engagement because they can truly create something that is authentic and meaningful to them. Templates are here!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

This event is hosted by ASCD and GlobalEd Events. Network with innovative and inspiring teachers, principals, district leaders, thought leaders, and education organizations from around the country and the world committed to educating students for a diverse, global society. Register today to reserve your spot!

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

She often hears from teachers and other colleagues that mobile devices aren’t useful because it’s hard for students to read and type on small screens. If this is what’s the big deal about mobile learning, then maybe mobile learning does not always require typing and reading,” Luhtala said in an edWeb webinar. “We

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

To learn more about these history game types I recommend reading History and Social Studies: Using Digital Games to Teach History and Historical Thinking by Karen Schrier. I conducted a quick search for history games on the site and found a list of interesting history games to use with kids and students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2022

However, having a student's account allows students to "track their stats, place in global leaderboard rankings, buy and sell Blooks, and participate in upcoming community-wide events!" Teachers host live games with unique game mode on their screen and students join the play using generated game IDs.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

Addresses Diverse Learning Styles: By providing multiple means of representation, UDL accommodates different learning styles, helping students to better understand and engage with the content. Offer options like audiobooks or e-books with adjustable text size and background color for accessibility.

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