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Why combining assessments and LMS technology is essential

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Students who take quizzes shortly after they study show better performance on a final test relative to students who only study without taking a practice quiz, even when no feedback is given on the quiz ( Roediger III, McDaniel, & McDermott, 2006 ). As this study shows, LMS platforms, combined with quizzes, can help students achieve.

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New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities

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The EvolveMe platform gives teens access to and rewards them for completing high-quality, professional career experimentation activities and building transferable skills they can apply to any job.

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Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

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The Merge Cube is an innovative school supply: with a single Merge Cube, students have access to thousands of dollars of real-world 3D models they can use for hands-on learning.” Science is full of abstract and complex concepts that become concrete for students only when they have access to the right hands-on resources.”.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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App smackdown: 20 apps from ISTE 2018

eSchool News

Mobile devices are a key component in many classrooms, and apps go hand-in-hand with those mobile devices. When those apps are free and device-agnostic, it’s even easier to integrate them into the classroom. Tinkercad , a free web-based tool, offers access to online 3D design and 3D printing.

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Students Know What They’re Looking for Online. Are Colleges Delivering What They Want?

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Many depend on accessing course resources and lessons seamlessly from online textbooks or other digital resources. or in disadvantaged countries abroad that lack robust broadband options depend on mobile devices to participate online. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.