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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

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As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. Assess Learning and Stay Organized.

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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

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But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches. They might be coming in for coffee.

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How to Create a Paperless Classroom

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Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Classroom activities should be handled the same.

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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

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The pandemic has opened the doors to the use of IoT solutions in the classroom as a sign of evolution from the occasional usage of technology in our lessons. 5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom. Here are a few practical applications of IoT that you can use in the classroom: Interactive whiteboards. VR headsets.

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9 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Tech in the Classroom

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What there is is a teacher not afraid to try new ways, test them out in a classroom environment, toss what doesn’t work and share the rest. Her/his success doesn’t come without lots of failure and mistakes, widgets that sounded good but were too complicated or non-intuitive for a 21st century classroom. Why do this?

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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. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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Smartphone Choices A smartphone is almost as essential as a laptop in the modern landscape. When selecting a smartphone, consider its compatibility with other devices like your laptop and tablet. For instance, if your school uses a lot of Apple products, a MacBook might be a more seamless fit.

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