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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Here are some examples.

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

Ask a Tech Teacher

Have students complete interactive activities and exercises online. There are a number of websites that offer interactive activities and exercises for students to complete in order to prepare for their exams. Supplement traditional textbooks with digital versions that can be accessed online.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

As students work through the playlist, teachers can gather formative assessment data to identify those who might benefit most from one-on-one attention. Language Practice: Engage students in conversation practice, pronunciation exercises, or grammar activities.

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Dr. Albrecht Library 2.0 Blog: "Best Boss-Worst Boss Exercise" | "Team Success" Webinar

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "The "Best Boss – Worst Boss" Exercise: Assessing Yourself as a Library Leader" One way to think about how to be a better library leader is to think about who was a good leader for you. A useful exercise in improving your leadership skills.

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How Accessible, High-Quality STEM Programming Benefits All Students

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In the edLeader Panel, “ Choosing Equitable, High-Quality STEM Curricula and the Impact It Can Have ,” district- and state-level STEM leaders discussed how to create inclusive and accessible schoolwide STEM programs that benefit all students. Open and Accessible STEM Benefits All Students. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM.

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3 ways to help students access their knowledge

eSchool News

The information goes in (encoding), the learner attempts to commit information to memory (storage), and then the learner tries to recall the lesson (access). Instead of cramming information in, students learn how to access and pull it out. Learning seems like a simple process. 3 strategies to enhance retrieval.

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

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Using a hashtag with the group’s name would provide access to a wealth of information for teachers seeking some guidance in their teaching practice. A challenging exercise for students using the hashtag concept is to develop a relevant hashtag for a particular event or lesson concept.

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