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Schools Need Robust Networks to Support Internet of Things

EdTech Magazine

While IoT deployments are relatively new to education, industry observers expect the technology to make a big impact thanks to its potential to reduce costs, improve security and boost student engagement. Like any other technology introduced on campus, IoT will need a robust infrastructure to back it. by David Hutchins.

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Could VR Be the Missing Piece in Meaningful Language Instruction?

Edsurge

But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination. “I I started to slowly realize that this passion for technology, specifically virtual reality, had applications in language education.

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Meet Caliper, the Data Standard That May Help Us (Finally) Measure Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another. Today, a teacher can see if a student is not doing an assignment or struggling to complete a worksheet. Why is that important?

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What is A Portfolio Assessment?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Some of these advantages include: Diverse Educational Impact : Research shows portfolios positively affect students from kindergarten to college, enhancing learning across various age groups. Holistic Learning Documentation : They serve as comprehensive collections of student work, showcasing a range of reading and writing activities.

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Caring and Curriculum Can Prompt School-Wide Change

Edsurge

The content helps teachers model multiple ways students can develop critical thinking. After each lesson, there are journal prompts, follow-up questions that encourage deeper thinking, group work, problem-solving—all building their critical-thinking skills. White Papers. More From Mentoring Minds. with Mentoring Minds.

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How Teachers Can Learn From One Another at Unconferences, Meet-ups and Edcamps

MindShift

Meanwhile, the most enthusiastic listeners whisper to each other, or form mini-groups outside the conference walls, maybe even at a social gathering later that day. Even if you send out a group email for people to meet at a coffee shop on a particular afternoon, you’re technically starting an unconference.

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Observation and self-reflection in the classroom

Kathy Schrock

In a study group or professional learning community, educators can dissect the lesson and methodologies used in the videos and come up with ideas for use in their own classroom when using Discovery Education Streaming or Techbook. These videos can be used in a number of ways to enhance classroom instruction.