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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Some of these reasons according to Blazer include: - Review and reinforce materials learned in class - Check students understanding and assess their skills and knowledge - Enhance students study skills - Provide students with learning opportunities where they can use their newly acquired skills to explore new insights.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. Brouwer & Korthagen, 2005; Ferrari, Cachia, & Punie, 2009; Zhu et al.,

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. When a student first logs onto eSpark, they’re welcomed with a placement quiz to find their individual learning level. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Accomplished teachers are most knowledgeable about how students in their school or district learn, and thus they are ideal candidates to lead professional-learning and curriculum development efforts (Vescio et al., 2008; Webster-Wright, 2009 ; Accomplished California Teachers, 2012 ).

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Consider this post (light on analysis, heavy on the archiving of primary source material) one for the wonks, students, and historians. Guidance on the Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Program: Funds Made Available Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (July 2009). FY 2010 $100,000,000.

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The Imperative of Experiential and Hands-On Learning

User Generated Education

For the past several decades, I have had my feet in both elementary education and teacher training and development. It is learning by doing with a reflective element which, in turn, creates conditions for deeply engaged learning. Engages the senses. More likely to engage emotions. ”( Hands-On is Minds-On ).

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Finding Inspiration within the League of Innovative Schools

eSpark

The administrators, teachers, and students in these communities inspire us every day to keep pushing the boundaries of what it means to differentiate instruction and create lifelong learners. Read on for a look at the many ways a few of our Digital Promise district partners are boosting student engagement and academic growth.

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