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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

Edsurge

Years before the University of Phoenix launched its first online course in the U.S., powered by CompuServe, an early online service provider, the University of Toronto, achieved the historical distinction of running the world’s first-ever completely online course five years earlier in 1986. South of the U.S. South of the U.S.

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OPINION: It’s not just about tech and anxiety. What are kids learning?

The Hechinger Report

Some parents and educators are calling for a ban on smartphones and laptops in schools. Related: Horticulture, horses and ‘Chill Rooms’: One district goes all-in on mental health support More focus on the effect of technology on learning — good and bad — is needed at all ages. Our society is good at creating polarization.

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PROOF POINTS: Free, no frills programs lead the class in new federal study of remote learning

The Hechinger Report

Department of Education, called the Institute for Education Sciences, commissioned a report to wade through all the studies on education technology that can be used at home in order to find which ones were proven to work. No small studies were allowed. We haven’t done the study yet to understand.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools. They learn how to move these different elements to form various shapes.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

Using the metaverse can assist greatly with this by providing the opportunity to invite students with different needs to participate in positive and engaging learning experiences. Many immersive learning experiences are difficult or impossible to access for students with physical disabilities or impairments.

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Embracing The Future Of Social Work Through Online Education

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Once viewed with skepticism, online education is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for expanding access to quality social work education and empowering the next generation of social workers. Online learning platforms also cater to diverse learning styles.