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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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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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As students, technology aids in learning, research, and collaboration, while in the professional realm, it becomes a tool for productivity, communication, and innovation. Still, as they move into their professional role, they might require more advanced computing power for large data sets and machine learning applications.

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How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer

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Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

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It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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7 Ways to Get Teens Reading in a Smartphone Culture

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In it, Adams decries his students’ lack of interest in reading and places the blame squarely on smartphones. my smartphone. Like it or not, smartphones and teens’ social media use aren’t going anywhere any time soon. My kids are still young, but I’m always thinking of how to instill in them a passion for books, so I read on.on

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Dr. Albrecht Blog Post: "Keeping Libraries Safe From Digital Attacks"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "'Keeping Libraries Safe From Digital Attacks." Have we learned nothing about how easy it is for software programs to guess any password under 12 letters, numbers, or symbols? in Psychology.