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

ViewSonic Education

Lastly, Kinesthetic learners need a more tactile, “hands-on” approach to their studies; they learn best via the use of simulations, personal experience, and/or repeated practice. An LMS is a proprietary, academic software platform that facilitates a host of interactive classroom support services. and whiteboard.

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Geography and Culture Connect: After studying a foreign country, ask students to find similarities between their own community and the one they studied. Technology and Computer Science Connect: When introducing a new software application or algorithm, have students relate it to other technologies they use daily.

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Enhancing Communication and Safety at American Heritage Charter School with Rise Vision

eSchool News

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring American Heritage Charter School. Josh remarked, “Before Rise Vision, [the school] had one TV in a secondary building doing basically a PowerPoint. They weren’t even using that when I got here.

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San Isidro Independent School District Leverages GEAR UP Grants to bring ClassVR to Students

eSchool News

Social studies teachers are using it to take students on virtual field trips to big cities such as Times Square in New York City. state standards in science, social studies and English language arts, providing added value and convenience for teachers. ClassVR is an all-in-one VR/AR headset designed specifically for K-12 schools.

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. At Penn State, a weekend workshop for educators focused on how to use 3D design software and printers.

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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. Students do not need permission to use the space.

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Ask A Silly Question, Get A Non-Standard Answer

EdNews Daily

For many years I have been aware that educators use plagiarism detection software (I used Turnitin ) to discourage students’ plagiarism, but I recently discovered that learners have begun to use paraphrasing software that may or may not be specifically configured to defeat plagiarism checking software (as described in this article ).

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