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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

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And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. He looks at her Instagram account daily and monitors other internet activity, Mr. Baughman said. Devices should be shelved during mealtimes and family activities. Steiner-Adair said.

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Blended Learning: Designing a Whole Group Rotation with StudySync

Catlin Tucker

The term “blended learning” is an umbrella that encompasses many different models that combine active, engaged learning online with active, engage learning offline. Instead, an entire class can rotation between online and offline activities together in a single space.

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5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

eSchool News

Our most recent white paper, Exploring the Data: A Comprehensive Review of Research on Probeware and Three-Dimensional Teaching , explores the latest research that highlights how probeware supports active, student-driven learning. Here are five ways probeware, such as Vernier sensors, supports the 3D learning framework.

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Texas district launches connected school buses

eSchool News

Smartphones, wearable technology, always-on mobile devices–now, school buses are following suit, offering wi-fi connectivity and real-time monitoring to extend learning and create safe environments. Next page: How the Texas district brought its vision to life.

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Solving at-the-Desk Classroom Charging Problems with a New, Multi-Use Solution

eSchool News

JAR Systems launches a new Active Charge upgrade for their Adapt4 USB-C Charging Station. Designed as a cost-effective solution for charging classroom devices while they are in use, it is a first-of-its-kind bundle. We saw so many districts struggling with the same dilemma, but the solutions were all temporary and costly.

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3 steps we’re taking to ensure true digital equity

eSchool News

But we realize that’s only a starting point, and we need to do more than just give every child a mobile device. 1) High-speed internet access at home as well as school. At school, students have access to high-speed internet service. Here are three other steps we’re taking to ensure true digital equity for our students.

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15 unique virtual field trips for students

eSchool News

American Museum of Natural History : Virtual field trips allow students of all ages to observe Museum exhibits up-close and complete an activity in order to gain scientific understandings. Each virtual field trip contains a video, teacher guide and student activities.

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