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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

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There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech.

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Vision Boards: Start the Year with a Visual Goal Setting Exercise

Catlin Tucker

I found the exercise powerful. I remember laying my big piece of butcher paper on the floor and contemplating my future. The images on my vision board ranged from personal hopes to future professional aspirations. It required that I have complete clarity about my goals and what I actively wanted to work toward.

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

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And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

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Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. I, like many teachers, liked to promote the excellent work taking place in my classroom so other colleagues could view my students’ work. Classroom Use. How many followers do you have?

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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools

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Let’s explore why and how mindfulness practices are making their way into classrooms worldwide. Improved Concentration Mindfulness exercises, such as meditation and deep breathing, can enhance students’ ability to focus. In such a high-pressure environment, the need for mindfulness practices becomes apparent.

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12 Ways to Use Videos for Learning in the Classroom

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Using video for learning in the classroom has been around for decades, but with the growth of digital technology in recent years, the range of opportunities is now greater than ever before. Research has shown that video clips can help to develop children’s thinking skills in the classroom as well as memory retention and recall.

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How Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships

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What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. It will be an excellent exercise.

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