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ACTION ALERT: Texas HB 6 With Vital Instructional Materials Funding- House is Voting April 6th!

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This bill is vital for technology funding for Texas school districts. Inform them that HB 6 will be voted on by the House on Wednesday (April 6th) Ask them to vote for HB 6 and Oppose any amendment that might delay the implementation of the Instructional Materials Allotment.

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Teaching Tools and Techniques

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From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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8 Great Piano Learning Apps for iPhone and iPad

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

With the advance of technology and especially mobile technology, all these hardships become a thing of the past. Other features provided by Yousician include: over 1000 missions and exercises, tons of video tutorials covering different music skills (e.g., You can use it to play your favourite songs.

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Seniors Need Support More Than Ever. One Startup Shows They Can Also Provide It.

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There’s a misconception that older people are adverse to technology. Another common refrain he hears: nobody likes teaching old people technology. If you provide a safe space to learn technology, they want to learn, and they are willing to put in the work,” he adds. In August 2019, he incorporated Getsetup.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

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Some states, such as Nevada, also restrict the use of state supplemental academic intervention funds to programs that meet federal research standards and are elevating the importance of evidence-based and high-quality instructional materials. But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

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Open Up Resources Takes A Digital Leap Through Kiddom Partnership

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Kiddom , a startup based in San Francisco, will offer core curriculum materials from the nonprofit publisher on its curriculum management system. But this will be the first time that Kiddom offers a core curriculum, and the platform will automatically align the scope and sequence of Open Up’s materials to any district’s standards.

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Remote Learning Begs the Question: Must Lectures Be So Long?

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For example, a 50-minute period might begin with a “Do Now,” a brief exercise that introduces to students what they will be learning, followed by short segments that include a mix of lecture, group activity, discussion, or individual work. Get creative with the format of your live or recorded lecturing.

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