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6 Examples of classroom tech that improves education

Neo LMS

For example, blended learning cannot function without said tech. Fifty-nine percent of students who use social media say they use it to discuss educational subjects with their peers. Schools that use more software related to assessment reported higher student outcomes than those that didn’t. The facts are clear.

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As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?

eSchool News

A notable new lawsuit against social media industry leaders by the Seattle school district has left legal experts divided on how the case will unfold. Meanwhile, the social media companies named in the lawsuit emphasized their own commitments to teen and child safety. “A This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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#EDvice: Less is More

A Principal's Reflections

I shared the following piece of advice recently on social media: Educators are overwhelmed and an endless array of initiatives, ideas, and strategies will do more harm than good. Meaningful change to improve learner outcomes can/will still happen with a moderated approach. Less is MORE. My main point here is twofold.

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Teaching empathy for better learning outcomes

Neo LMS

As an example, the Start Empathy toolkit from Ashoka, an international organization that promotes social entrepreneurship, breaks the process into three large steps: prepare, engage, and reflect & act. For example, do you sit among your students during class, or mostly teach from the front of the class?

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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is zeroing in on compelling reasons to change that will lead to better outcomes. I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. For example, students can use laptops to take notes, participate in discussions, and complete assignments.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with.

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Strategies to Accelerate Family Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

Right now, time is of the essence, which is why leaders need to critically reflect on their actions in order to improve the outcomes of any messaging strategy. Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e.,

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