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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning

EdNews Daily

Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning. Technology-Supported Transfer of Learning. The types of technology tools you use at this stage will likely depend on your subject and the practice opportunities you devise.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

Now, do you use robots? What about robotics? In my class, we use the Sphero robot quite a bit. See Top Tips for Teaching with Robots Using Sphero. We do use LEGO Mindstorms with like a couple kids here and there will LOVE to work with LEGO Mindstorms, and I have a robotics club that will use those. Leah: We do.

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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

Edsurge

Along the way, we learned a lot about how to teach coding skills and what types of professional development opportunities effectively supported our efforts. I became increasingly frustrated with the lack of technology support and PD opportunities in our district. The Spark Lab is a continuous work in progress.

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Fantasy and reality

Learning with 'e's

I revelled in the exotic nature of new technologies and the unpredictable outcomes of robotics, artificial intelligence and enhanced human capabilities. The science fiction writers of the 20th Century gave us plenty of warnings about the misuse and abuse of technology.

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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

edWeb.net

And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. The ECMECC staff provides instructional technology support for districts, which is especially important for smaller ones that may not be able to have full-time tech support people of their own.

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AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers

ViewSonic Education

The concept of self-aware and intelligent robots has been a staple within science fiction films and literature for many years, but there are some similarities between this fictional depiction and the reality of artificial intelligence. Provide Vital Technological Support to Teachers.

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Why schools shouldn't ban smartphones

Learning with 'e's

I can take you to many schools in the Plymouth area where technology is being used responsibly and creatively to engage children, enhancing, extending and enriching their learning experiences. They use smartphones and tablets to solve maths problems, blog to develop their creative writing skills, build robots and learn how to code.