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New app aims to improve parent-teacher communication

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New app engages mobile and social-media-savvy parents with a single solution to classroom communication needs. App company Bloomz has launched a mobile and web app that connects teachers with today’s new generation of mobile and social-media-savvy parents. Catherine Laboure School in Glenview, Illinois.

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Why cellphones belong in our classrooms

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We want our students to be critical thinkers, ones who practice the art of questioning and are able to deconstruct, reconstruct, and communicate information in today’s society. Hudson HSLT is a digitally-focused and device-agnostic one-to-one computing school; we look at technology as a support for teaching and learning.

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

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This has become more critical as students use laptops, mobile devices, and home computers routinely. Working with game developers who have designed for Mattel, Disney, and Lucas Films, to name a few, the Cyber Legends video game was created to immerse students in scenarios that lead to in-game assignments.

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4 ways Apple may soon solve the iPad deployment headache

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The ultimate goal of technology deployment is for device use to become “invisible,” where students create and communicate with their devices as easily as they might pick up a pen. Each student and staff member is assigned a device that’s purchased, configured, and managed by their institution.

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How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms

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A new technology enables both interactive communication and observation capabilities with a telepresence robot platform. Thanks to recent strides in robotics and mobile devices, telepresence technology has opened up numerous possibilities at both the K-12 and higher-ed levels, where remote observation and communication can come in handy.

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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

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Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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25 Online Resources About Brainstorming and Mindmapping

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A mind map is a visual representation of information and ideas that helps organize and connect various concepts, making it easier for individuals and groups to understand, remember, and communicate complex topics. A multi-device collaboration tool.