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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away.

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Mobile learning: The good and the bad

Neo LMS

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. It’s almost a sin not to own a mobile device. Our mobile devices are online 24/7. Put that in the context of learning and what do you get? Mobile learning of course.

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The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom

TeachThought - Learn better.

This post is sponsored by XP-Pen , manufacturers of a range of drawing tablets for artists, students, and other creative professionals. The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom. The Tools Of Mobile Learning. One such company is XP-Pen and their series of tablets.

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Low Tech? No Problem. Here are 3 Alternative Ways to Help Distance Learning Happen.

Edsurge

About half own a tablet computer, while three-quarters own desktop or laptop computers. Using learning material and platforms that are accessible on any device may help more students stay on track with schoolwork while they’re stuck at home. Tapping Cell Signal Remote learning depends not only on tools, but also on signals.

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Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids – Ideas to Make Them Smile

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Games such as checkers or chess sets for kids offer an opportunity for children to learn strategy and foster collaboration between players by taking turns in turns-based games. Digital gifts Tablets and video game consoles remain popular choices among kids today and come with educational apps that can help them become better learners.

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Pump Students Up with Digital Icebreakers

Teacher Reboot Camp

Name a category like favorite dessert, cartoon, sports team and so forth for students to draw the answers to on their tablets. Find several student examples here. Draw and Dash - Each student will need to use a piece of paper or a drawing app like Tackk, Educreations, Magic Paintbrush, or Sketchbook Express. Give them 30 seconds.

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Chrome Music Lab- Learn Music Through Fun and Hands-on Activities

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Chrome Music Lab works across different devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops. Combining it with dance and live instruments, teachers are exploring the learning potential of music in subject areas such as science , math and art. Teachers are already experimenting with Chrome Music Lab in their classrooms.

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