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Devices Need to Support Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Let it support learning." When it comes to educational technology I often get the feeling that the learning is often secondary. Using technology just for the sake of using it equates to a huge waste of instructional time that could be dedicated to deep, meaningful learning. It also equates into a huge wast of money.

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Behind the Headlines: News and Media Teaching Ideas The Guardian Foundation offers this collection of educational resources "for teaching students how the media works and how to write and interpret news, and can be used across the secondary curriculum."

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How Much Do Teachers Make in the USA? Latest Stats

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Ohio’s higher employment per thousand jobs might indicate a particular emphasis on secondary education. The appearance of Massachusetts and Connecticut on this list could be tied to specific needs or opportunities in secondary education in those states. Top paying states for high school teachers According to the U.S.

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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

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higher ed responded swiftly by opening online in a few weeks , a feat made possible only because privileged American secondary intuitions long ago introduced digital access in nearly every college in the nation. Some observers predict that mobile learning will be the principal mode in Africa in this decade.

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Learn Why Edsby Is A Great Learning Management System For Your School | @Edsby

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Edsby is a robust, cloud-based, mobile learning management system that incorporates social learning, course planning, assessment management, and much more into a simple, easy to use package for the entire school community.

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Turning ‘Google Maps for Education’ From Metaphor to Reality

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Last updated in 2007, the international standards body has defined a data model for describing, referencing, and sharing competency definitions, primarily in the context of online and distributed learning. Open Registry of K-12 Learning Standards State academic standards help define the learning objectives for U.S.

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7 Great Science Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Impact of Visual Aids in Enhancing the Learning Process Case Research: District Dera Ghazi Khan. Helping Secondary School Teachers Make Better Use of Audio-Visual Aids. What Is the Value of Graphical Displays in Learning? Journal of Education and Practice. 6(19), 226-234. Selmeier, H. The High School Journal , 40 (6), 210–215.