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5 strategies to get your students talking

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Determine what materials and resources you want students to engage with while learning: Are there multiple modalities or resources and materials possible for students to use? Collaboration/discussion is important to learning: Identify the opportunities for students to collaborate with one another.

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Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms

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From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field. National Education Association (NEA) Foundation Grants The NEA Foundation provides grants to public school educators for projects that improve student learning.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Refines Mission to Focus on Narrowing Opportunity Gaps for Young Students and Educators

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23, 2022) — The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down educational barriers through virtual, interactive learning, today announced an updated mission that focuses on leveling the playing field for young students and educators. North Mankato, Minn.

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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

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Interactive learning : Consider how much interaction the student has while using the tool 2. Use of tech to explore, design, and create–not a digital drill and kill : Evaluate the levels of learning. There are three components involved in finding edtech tools that work and support student engagement: 1.

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Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

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January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration , a veteran expert and thought leader in the virtual learning space, today launched a Black History Month package of fresh and engaging virtual and interactive real-world expeditions for students that cover significant historical, cultural and societal events.

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Educator retention hinges on these 3 things

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Conducted between May and June in partnership with MarketCast, the report revealed three major themes for achieving success in the future: Connection, Community and Customization. Connection: A Digital-First Era. When it comes to technology, educators see strong connections between the teacher, student, classroom and home as the top priority.

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