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A Guide to Choosing an Interactive Learning Platform

ViewSonic Education

This has fueled trends like gamification , nano-learning , education ecosystems , and mobile-first learning , while futuristic developments like Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and metaverse learning are on the horizon. The post A Guide to Choosing an Interactive Learning Platform appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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14 Education Advancements in a Year

Ask a Tech Teacher

A 2014 study conducted for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation found many teachers felt learning in a seminar or workshop — what is commonly referred to as the “sit ‘n’ get” model of professional development — didn’t work for them. Gamification of classes. Dedicated teacher training.

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#ICE18: Rushton Hurley Discusses Tactics for Leading a Digital Media Revolution

EdTech Magazine

I recommend that leaders use meeting time to gather what I simply call "cool stuff" as a way of filling the conversational void complainers seek to occupy. HURLEY: I've seen leaders give teachers time in meetings to explore rather than endure the hazing ritual of announcements that could have been sent in an email.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices. Conferences often feature keynote speakers, workshops, and discussions on current trends and future directions in education. Regularly exchange ideas, attend meet-ups, and collaborate on projects.

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What Role Should Students Play in Your Personalized Learning Implementation?

Edsurge

Recently, we discussed creating a common vision for a school model that meets the needs of the whole learner and mentioned that we'd be tackling this very problem at Fusion 2018 in October. There may be no better example of meeting students where they are than Arnold’s gamification of the learning process.

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TOP 10 Ways To Deliver The Worst PD EVER!

MSEDTechie

Meeting this challenge is a huge task. Most districts don’t have funding to send teachers to national conferences, or to host keynote speakers, but instead have found ways to revamp the look of Professional Learning to meet the needs of their staff in non-traditional ways. Gamification can personalize learning for teachers.

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Transforming and Personalize PD in Your Own District

MSEDTechie

Most districts don’t have funding to send teachers to national conferences, or to host keynote speakers, but instead have found ways to revamp the look of Professional Learning to meet the needs of their staff in non-traditional ways. Gamification relates to applying game thinking into a non-game context.