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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Are Smartphones a good idea? She authored Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education (published by ISTE in 2008), Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator (published by ISTE in 2011), Help Your Child Learn With Their Cell Phone and Web 2.0 We discuss the pro’s and cons.

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Digital Magazines 101: Types & Content Creation Secrets

Kitaboo on EdTech

Digital magazines utilize modern-day advancements by incorporating dynamic elements such as animations and interactive links, which enhance their informativeness and visual appeal. In this post, we’ll discuss the various types of digital magazines and provide insider secrets for creating compelling content. Let’s dive in!

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7 Ways to Get Teens Reading in a Smartphone Culture

Edsurge

In it, Adams decries his students’ lack of interest in reading and places the blame squarely on smartphones. my smartphone. Like it or not, smartphones and teens’ social media use aren’t going anywhere any time soon. My kids are still young, but I’m always thinking of how to instill in them a passion for books, so I read on.on

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22+ Tips on How to Work Remotely

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Here are some ideas: I teach online classes so my transition is well-established by now.

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How to Create Immersive Learning Experiences on Mobile Devices

EdTech Magazine

Immersive technologies such as AR and VR have the potential to transform student learning in the K–12 classroom. They can help educators provide a hands-on approach to learning , accommodate students’ diverse needs and promote a sense of curiosity and wonder. “In

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How to Create Immersive Learning Experiences on Mobile Devices

EdTech Magazine

Immersive technologies such as AR and VR have the potential to transform student learning in the K–12 classroom. They can help educators provide a hands-on approach to learning , accommodate students’ diverse needs and promote a sense of curiosity and wonder. “In

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Wi-Fi 6 Access Points Expand Connectivity in K–12 Districts

EdTech Magazine

Learning during the pandemic benefited from what many schools had already started to build: Wi-Fi-enabled environments with top-notch connectivity that could support all users, from students working in the classroom to physical education teachers out on the field.