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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics, including which details they include and emphasize in their respective accounts; Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources (9-10 grade Reading Standards–History–2) .

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Visual learners do best when information is presented graphically, be it in the form of illustrations, charts, diagrams, or photos. For example, at many post-secondary institutions, a teaching space is considered to be a Smart Classroom if it merely comes equipped with nothing more than a microphone, computer, video projector.

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COVID-19 Has Widened the Skills Gap. But It Also Presents an Opportunity to Close It.

Edsurge

Many predict that the new wave of e-commerce triggered by shelter-in-place mandates will be here to stay, which will further drive demand for software engineering, data analytics, and digital marketing skills, which were already difficult to find. And it appears that investing in last-mile training has a secondary benefit: higher retention.

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Mentoring for Digital Leadership in California Adult Educators

Digital Promise

For more than 30 years, California’s Outreach and Technical Assistance Network ( OTAN ) has been at the forefront of meeting the technology needs of adult education providers, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning

Neo LMS

While the student goes through the formal steps within the system — from kindergarten to primary school to secondary school and so on — parents are an important part of the big picture. Educational websites are another great way for parents to be present and engaged in their children’s learning journey. Let’s explore them!

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Using Connect, Extend, Challenge at the Secondary Level Literary Analysis Connect: Have students relate a theme or character trait from a novel to current events or personal experiences. Extend: Encourage them to speculate on how a different outcome in history might have affected the present.

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Podcast pedagogy: Leveraging audio programs for learning

Neo LMS

But the truth is that many podcasts that appeal to adults can also be used in secondary classrooms. Whether playing podcasts synchronously for your class, adding them to choice boards, or presenting them as listening stations, there are several ways to ensure accountability while students listen to podcasts.

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