Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Every time I broach the topic of learning styles theory here, I receive a flurry of negative feedback from teachers. It turns out that while there’s a growing body of research that cautions against the uncritical application of learning styles theory, it’s not completely dismissed as irrelevant. Knoll et al. Knoll et al.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 15, 2018

“ Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which computers are placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed. ” - Seymour Papert When it comes to improving outcomes in the digital age, efficacy matters more than ever. Tom Murray and I shared this thought in Learning Transformed : Educational technology is not a silver bullet.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

By combining a social media-style interface with academically rigorous content, TeachTap makes learning more fun, efficient and accessible than ever before. By combining a social media-style interface with academically rigorous content, TeachTap makes learning more fun, efficient and accessible than ever before.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Recently I recently learned about Pocket Points , an app that educators are using to promote better decision-making amongst students with the goal of keeping them off their phones when not being used to achieve learning outcomes associated with the class. Mobile technology is more accessible than it has ever been.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL) in your classroom is a transformative step towards an engaging, real-world educational experience for your students. 7 Steps to Project-Based Learning Here are the steps you can follow to effectively integrate project-based learning in your teaching practice: 1.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The internet is full of educational videos, websites, software, apps and various other tools, ready to be discovered and used to support students’ learning. Through mobile phones and tablets, of course. Mobile devices in the classroom: from foe to friend. Mobile devices enable anytime anywhere learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. Our focus in this post is on Universal Design for Learning, popularly known by the acronym UDL. What is Universal Design for Learning ? Expanding on this, Evans et al.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

But really, the question is superficial and shows a limited understanding of what is needed to enhance teaching and learning using technology. Introducing laptops while not changing the teaching and learning paradigm is of little use, and may even produce negative academic outcomes. The laptop is simply a window to the learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 17, 2021

It puts a premium on the process not the outcome. PBL is a student centred and process-oriented approach. Its main objective is to develop students problem solving skills to apply in real.read more

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on blended learning. In our previous posts, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also examined various models of blended learning. Auster ‘s Study In an innovative approach to blended learning, Carol J.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Teaching large numbers of students can sometimes be a challenge for educators. Often, teachers can gain efficiency by teaching every student the same, based on their grade level. This is not,read more

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 23, 2022

Access to online learning materials helps students manage their work/study schedules more effectively. Brighterly.com Educators at Brighterly are committed to providing only the most incredible learning opportunities for children. Prodigy Due to its game-based learning approach, Prodigy Math has swiftly gained fame among educators.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As I revisit the complex and often debated topic of learning styles in this post, it’s hard not to reflect on the diverse and passionate responses it elicits each time I address it. Previously, I have written posts featuring articles that critique the theory of learning styles , highlighting its contentious standing in academic circles.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 11, 2015

The potential is there for schools and educators to empower students to take more ownership of their learning. The overall goal of any BYOD initiative should be to support and enhance student learning. A rash decision is made to go BYOD without a sound rationale for how it will impact student learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 14, 2023

Experiential learning is one of the key pedagogical concepts that informs the modern philosophy of teaching. Defined by the process of learning through doing, reflection, and active engagement, experiential learning takes learners beyond traditional classroom boundaries, immersing them in real-world scenarios.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s post, I am sharing with you a collection of carefully curated geography learning apps. They offer a plethora of benefits, from providing immersive and interactive learning experiences to catering to diverse learning styles. These apps turn abstract geographical concepts into tangible and relatable experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

For cash strapped districts BYOD seems like the logical solution to leverage the mobile devices students have to enhance learning, increase productivity, conduct better research, address critical digital literacies, and teach digital responsibility. After all, it is not about our (adult) learning, but our students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 9, 2023

Ways teachers can make learning relevant and meaningful is the topic of our blog post today! My journey into the vast realm of educational literature began with my PhD in Educational Studies—a profound exploration that delved deep into the nuances of how we learn and the best ways to facilitate that process.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different. Uncommon learning refers to initiatives and pedagogical techniques that are not present in scale in a typical school or district.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The latest Speak Up survey findings from Project Tomorrow reveal how far schools have come in making digital learning available to every student — and how far they still have to go to realize the full value of their edtech investment. Related Content: eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Over the last 10 years — particularly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — schools and colleges have had to adapt and evolve their approaches to learning and collaboration, opening the door to the “learn from anywhere” world. Chalkboards, pen and paper are a thing of the past. What Is Cloud Storage?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

Throughout the entire 2011-2012 school year, we worked to refine our approach, implementation, and learning outcomes for the program. Students are permitted to use their devices for learning during non-instructional time (i.e. Mobile learning devices (i.e. lunch) or in class at the discretion of the teacher.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Digital learning platforms are not, however, simply a matter of reproducing a print-first approach via high fidelity ebooks. As the financial viability of printed textbooks declines little by little, the demand for alternatives like online learning content continues to grow. Those days are coming to an end.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This is important because simply having technology at our disposal doesn’t automatically lead to enhanced learning experiences. It’s about strategically incorporating digital tools into teaching and learning processes to improve and enhance educational outcomes.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

At a time when learning is getting more personalized for each student, there is added pressure on teachers to deliver against the odds. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a sudden shift towards online learning not leaving teachers and students enough time to adapt to the new platform and technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Professional learning communities (PLCs) offer a collaborative approach to professional development in which small groups of educators meet regularly to reflect on instructional planning and practice, share expertise and insights from their teaching experiences, and engage in collective problem-solving.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The curated learning paths are perfect for those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of Microsoft tools, which are instrumental in orchestrating blended or hybrid learning environments. It provides educators and school leaders with hands-on content that is not only role-specific but also designed to be engaging.

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Nik Peachey

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

I particularly encouraged them to think about 'authentic' apps rather than those made for learning. This is because in many ways I feel that most made for learning apps have made very little pedagogical progress beyond their roots in CALL from the last century. Authenticity - Does it have an authentic purpose beyond language learning?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The potential benefits of BOYD for learning and teaching are significant, including increased collaboration and engagement among students. This can also provide teachers with new ways to create engaging lessons that keep students interested and involved in learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Let’s unpack what it offers and how it can transform our teaching and learning experiences. Related: Gemini – Google Groundbreaking AI Tool Explained for Teachers Collections: Thematic Learning Journeys The Collections feature is something I find particularly intriguing. This level of detail is a godsend for busy educators.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

. — March 20, 2018 — Schools are spending billions of dollars on Chromebooks, tablets, and other digital devices to support the delivery of personalized learning opportunities for students based on assessment data and analytics, but are they achieving a learning return on this investment?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 16, 2020

Whatever reason you may have for turning towards the virtual realm of education, you can’t deny that online learning has become the norm. Research and Markets predicts that by 2026, the worldwide online learning sector will hit $336.98 A simple learning management system example can transform into a huge headache.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

It also has potential to help personalize learning for adult learners. Thanks to new stipulations in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and to the recognition that adult learners need to build digital skills, more adult education programs are working to incorporate technology into their teaching and learning practices.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes. Madda et al.,

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Boeree’s talk sheds light on how unchecked competition can lead to destructive outcomes in the field of AI. He also outlines four potential strategies to prevent such catastrophic outcomes, stressing the importance of foresight and control in our technological advancements.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2017

Today Liz Kolb @lkolb talks about how we can put learning first and a very important reason technology should be second. In today’s show, Liz Kolb talks about the role of learning and technology: What is the role of technology in learning. How we can make technology improve learning and not distract from it.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 11, 2023

Our classrooms are diverse tapestries of minds, each with its unique rhythm of learning, challenges, sand strengths. Join me as we delve into the heart of MTSS, understanding its essence, and exploring how it can reshape our classrooms into sanctuaries of inclusive learning and growth. MTSS is the topic of our blog post today!

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