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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Auditory learners prefer to process information recited or spoken to them, via either live lectures, group discussion, or audio playback. For example, at many post-secondary institutions, a teaching space is considered to be a Smart Classroom if it merely comes equipped with nothing more than a microphone, computer, video projector.

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What's Really Getting in the Way of Teachers Embracing Edtech?

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“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning

EdNews Daily

For example, if we taught students the elements of the periodic table, gave them a multiple-choice test afterward, and then moved on to another topic, that would be surface-level learning. Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning.

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Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs

EdTech Magazine

Esports Equipment Can Support Other School Initiatives. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. For example, schools looking to bring VR equipment into the classroom often try to ensure the machines will also support an esports program.

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Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching

EdNews Daily

At those two levels, teachers are using technology in ways that allow students to create content for themselves, share that content with each other, explore subject matter, and communicate with one another in ways that aren’t possible in a more traditional environment. At this level, teachers are redesigning tasks via technology.

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How to Run a Parent Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

Which is best will depend upon the needs and schedules of your parent group. help them understand how technology supports the school’s mission and overarching curricula (such as Common Core or Everyday Math). Here are examples of the class flier: Click to view slideshow. Model this philosophy as you teach parents.

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The Benefits of Preschool Last Into Adulthood. Let’s Make High-Quality Pre-K Available to All

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In Utah, for example, an independent study determined that children showed positive gains when they used the program at home before starting kindergarten, even when they were compared to other children who were enrolled in high-quality public and private preschools. Parent-involved and technology-supported programs can deliver results.