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

ViewSonic Education

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. An LMS is a proprietary, academic software platform that facilitates a host of interactive classroom support services. and whiteboard.

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Innovative Ed-Tech Tools Should Bring Real Personalized Learning to Students

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

When it comes to integrating ed-tech into middle and high school classrooms, it’s not enough to create software “that works.” And that means navigating the debate between segmentation and collaboration that dominates secondary education today. See also: How Startups Can Become Social Media Influencers.

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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

There is evidence that universities have a slow-changing culture , when compared to for instance high- or secondary-schools. In Ontario, Canada, for instance, the somewhat shocking facts are: 99% of all Ontario elementary and secondary students have access to computers at school. Closing thoughts.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is especially true for secondary students. Younger learners are used to SEL (socio-emotional learning) practices like sharing circles and morning meetings; these procedures tend to fade away as students get older and into more specialized secondary content.

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21st Century School — How Technology Is Changing Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience. Increase student engagement and collaboration through social media, simulations, and games. Efficiently assess student progress as often as once a week, for more carefully tailored educational experiences.

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Is your classroom ready for BYOD?

Neo LMS

According to Anywhere Learning Foundation’s Bruce Dixon, in his whitepaper entitled Bring Your Own Device To School , it is important to develop a clear policy for schools in conjunction with parents and students (well, at least in the primary and secondary level). They must know how to teach with technology.

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Tips and Scoops from ASU GSV That You Won’t Find on the Agenda

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And social media feeds on our worst instincts when it comes to self-esteem. Frontline Seeks a New Frontman Frontline Education, which offers a slew of administrative and human resources software for K-12 districts, is seeking a new CEO. A majority of hands went up. And that was clearly what she expected. “We

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