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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.

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3 Strategies for Personalizing Feedback Online

Catlin Tucker

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). Interestingly, teachers also reported higher levels of engagement when giving video and audio feedback. 2 Video Comments with Screencastify.

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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic (6-8 Reading Standards–Science) . For example, you might want to add videos, decision matrices, and audio podcasts. Think about the categories and how each tool applies.

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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. Users can create “auras” by uploading trigger images of their choices and adding links, videos, animations, and 3D scenes as overlays.

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Insight ADVANCE Launches Updated Video Coaching Software for Educators at ISTE

techlearning

(Encino, CA) June 21, 2018 – Insight ADVANCE , creator of groundbreaking tools for teachers’ professional growth, today announced a collection of updates to its award-winning observation, coaching, and evaluation software. Consistent feedback is feedback that teachers trust. Using alignment data to inform targeted areas of improvement.

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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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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. A few small containers of Play-Doh. No cell phones in the space. (I