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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

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This generation’s children are going to need to be lifelong learners and adapt to changes as technologies move us forward. Education applications Instead of me writing a bunch of words about UDL in action, check out this nine-minute video on UDL in the classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Here’s the Syllabus for Your Summer Crash Course in Online Education

Edsurge

Some students may encounter challenges participating in online courses, either because they don’t have technology resources or because they need special accommodations. Can community guidelines help? Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom ,” by Rena M.

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Mysimpleshow–Online Video Creator for Educators

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This online video making tool is a great solution for incorporating mixed media into lessons as well as supporting the flipped classrooms ideology. Below are just a few storyline templates: Once a storyline is selected, entering text is simple due to the structural guidelines provided. Make a video and test it out yourself!

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7 Apps That Inspire Students

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When students see too many apps, they: decide technology is confusing. A colleague considers technology “as approachable as a porcupine” Don’t let students think of the apps you’re so excited about as porcupines! Here are three general guidelines: The app must improve outcomes. More on apps.

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10 Tips to Increase Teacher Productivity

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Utilize Technology In today’s digital age, technology offers a treasure trove of resources and solutions to enhance teacher productivity. These can be especially helpful for flipped classrooms or providing additional resources to students who need them.

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Study.com Makes the College Dream a Reality for Lots of Students

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Study.com classes require a familiarity with technology–playing videos, signing up for a subscription, and a few more details. Provide course materials for a flipped classroom. Find course materials for a traditional classroom as an alternate way to explain complicated concepts. Education applications.

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Is the Socratic Method Right for Your Class?

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Set down conversation guidelines like 1) refer to each other by name, 2) participate by building on conversations, 3) participate often with comments and reactions to ideas of others, 4) don’t dominate the stage, 5) disagree, but don’t be disagreeable, and 6) wait your turn. If the group is small, you may have just one circle.