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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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Verizon Mobile Learning Academy

The Mobile Native

New national research indicates that training teachers to integrate mobile technology into instruction may have a positive effect on students’ standardized test scores and academic achievement. Six of the 24 VILS schools were included in the evaluation study: Assabet Vocational High School (Marlborough, Mass.);

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Getting to Know Celly

A Principal's Reflections

It can also be used to establish study groups called "cells" where a constant activity stream is generated. Groups can also be created for specific clubs/activities or to manage field trips. Groups can also be created for specific clubs/activities or to manage field trips. This stream also becomes searchable.

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Creating Digital Books to Help Others: 20+ Apps, Tools & Ideas

Teacher Reboot Camp

Goal journals - students can work in pairs or small groups to create journals for specific goals like a runner’s journal or study journal. Many local parks have these documented on paper and could benefit from having a digital book that encourages people to spend time outdoors visiting the park.

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iCivics Offers Tons of Free Resources and Tools to Promote Civics Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

mixed-ability pairs, small groups or whole class. Similar websites Some of my favourite websites that are especially useful in teaching social studies include Newsela, Nearpod, and Discovery Education. You can find more in this list of the best social studies resources for teachers and students. They are good for 1:1.

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Learner-centered Design for Adult Learners

Digital Promise

If you’re looking to join the growing brigade improving the lives of adult learners through mobile learning – then welcome! However, 95 percent have mobile phones. Mobile learning just makes sense for these learners, if for no other reason than providing access. We need you. But there’s more.

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Best Lesson Planner Apps for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Lessons target various grades and subjects from ALA and math to social studies and computer science. Nearpod also provides various types of formative assessments that help you get real-time insights into your students learning. There are over 7000 customizable K-12 lessons to browse through.