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From Static to Interactive and From Open to Free: Consequences Both Intended and Unintended

Iterating Toward Openness

In relation to the first aim, the most important result is that students in face-to-face arithmetic/statistics courses using Khan Academy resources achieved significantly better exam grades than students who did not use any extra resources (p < 0.05) or those who used open textbooks as an extra resource (p < 0.01).

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Top 10 Benefits of Using YouTube in the Classroom

EdTech4Beginners

YouTube’s most prominent feature is that its videos may be helpful in many other kinds of educational systems, particularly online education. Suppose a video from YouTube cannot be included in a learning management system (LMS) or an online class. YouTube has more instructional videos than the LC.

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Is your classroom ready for BYOD?

Neo LMS

In some educational systems where bringing devices to schools is a school offence, there has to be a change. There are apps such as NEO , TED and Khan Academy downloadable from app stores. I already know some students who want to BYOD because they find it very convenient. Today is different.

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The Best Flipped Classroom Software Tools For Flipped Learning In 2021

Fractus Learning

Educational contents in dynamic videos cover hundreds of topics relevant to learning material used in a blended classroom or flipped classroom. Khan Academy. By watching instructional material beforehand, students come prepared to the classroom; if still confused, students can receive individual help during classroom time.

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Kiddom’s Planner: A new (free) teacher tool to simplify planning for differentiation

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Some are developed by experienced educators, and others are curated from trusted third-party sources like CK-12 and Khan Academy (meaning the videos, online games, etc. And r ecently, Kiddom has redesigned their system and rolled out a new, major feature–the Planner.

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Ormiboard: an IWB without the IWB (and a lot more interactive goodness_

NeverEndingSearch

Your many teachers who have already invested in planning for instruction with interactive whiteboards (IWBs), including legacy systems, can easily import their existing creations into Ormiboard for a far more personalized and more collaborative learner experience.

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How Designing Accessible Curriculum For All Can Help Make Online Learning More Equitable

MindShift

Unsurprisingly, the way in which an online class is designed can significantly impact how learners engage with and process the instructional material. Also, many rely on prepackaged content such as Khan Academy or Study Island.

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