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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

Edsurge

When Logan City School District knocked down most of their aging red brick high school, they remodeled and rebuilt their way to a two-story, technology-infused learning center. Wait, TVs to Support Collaboration? The original device didn't work across platforms or support multiple devices. It was failing us."

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

ViewSonic Education

Smart Classrooms have the potential to eliminate problems caused by these conflicting student learning styles through the use of interactive technologies that promote universal student engagement. One drawback to LMS platforms is that they are not uniform in the level of technological support that they provide to users.

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive technologies are software or hardware systems with technical components that enhance the learning capacities of students with disabilities. They aim to support studentsengagement and communication so they can understand lessons and adapt to their learning environments efficiently.

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How a Feedback Tool Improves Both Instruction and Student Outcomes for This Math Teacher

Edsurge

The COVID-19 pandemic forced her to try something recommended by her student teacher. Here, Wood explains why Free Math was the right tool at the right time for her and her students. EdSurge: How is math instruction evolving, and how does technology support this? Wood: It’s been changing for a while.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

Teachers Know Best: What Educators Want from Digital Instruction Tools. Educational Technology Support! To Meet Students’ Needs! Student Engagement Matters According to educators surveyed, student engagement increases with content that is current and relevant to students’ lives.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. Technology is a powerful tool in education, but it is not a replacement for human teachers.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Mobile devices let teachers and students do what they naturally want to do: move around the classroom or campus, work one-on-one and in small groups. And, accessibility technologies support learner variability and people with disabilities by ensuring navigation and information display is available in multiple ways.