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5 educators share insights into teaching and learning

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Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning. Elementary school years mark a critical phase in a child’s cognitive development.

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The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

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Teachers attuned to their classroom culture understand when their students are engaged, and they seek to activate more and more of those coveted light-bulb moments–indicators of high motivation to learn more. This is called access to agency. Agency is about having a desire, making plans, and carrying out actions.

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Prioritizing social growth during online learning

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Encourage imagination : Children love to imagine and pretend play is a great way to boost cognitive development. Just be sure to plan some games based on shared interests and ensure that your materials are accessible. Related : 5 tips to keep online students motivated

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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In particular, the age and cognitive development of your students has a profound impact on their ability to succeed in different online learning environments. To increase equity, you should set up your asynchronous learning environments to maximize accessibility. Each approach is best suited to different contexts.

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What to Know About the Rise of Smartwatches Among Kids

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Today, many models include capabilities such as photo and video capture, video calling, access to a full keyboard for texting, voice messaging, group chats and geofencing. Many people said in interviews that it is natural for children to want to have access to the same technology their older siblings, parents and peers have.

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

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Technology plays a critical role in this process; not just in how students experience learning, but also in how educators access and use tools and information to leverage and enrich the time they have with their students. Cognitive development includes skills like those involved in memory and processing information.

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Big Tech Needs to Treat Our Children Better

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I’m a believer in the merits of technology and have written about how technology can be used to broaden access to knowledge , connect people and even improve empathy. But 2018 marked an inflection point for education technology that most investors and developers did not see coming. So much of this progress is welcome and long overdue.

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