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

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The company has gathered all the complexities of internet safety and distilled them into engaging, well-tested, curriculum-aligned, and beautifully structured lesson plans (created by teachers) for grades K–8. This has become more critical as students use laptops, mobile devices, and home computers routinely.

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Why combining assessments and LMS technology is essential

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While this may make some educators cringe, the reality is that test-enhanced learning, or testing as an aid to learning, has evidence of effectiveness dating back nearly 100 years ( Roediger III, McDaniel, & McDermott, 2006 ). The Testing Effect and LMS Technology.

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These edtech tools are perfect for hastle-free assessments

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Some programs allow teachers to create assignments and comment on them through the platform of the program, where each student has an individual account and can see his or her assignments; to help assess the student throughout the learning process. Students can join in on mobile devices and create their own as well.

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10 ways Google is making Classroom and Forms easier for teachers this school year

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We’ve seen educators do incredible things with G Suite for Education tools: creatively teach classroom material, collaborate with students, and design innovative assignments to achieve meaningful outcomes. Classroom is a useful tool for teachers, and since it launched three years ago, students have submitted more than 1 billion assignments.

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When the Pandemic Hit, Edtech Companies Threw Out Their Roadmaps and Changed Course

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Overnight, essentially, Canvas usage doubled—everything from the number of users to the number of assignments to the number of videos uploaded.” The dashboard allows educators to monitor student progress in real-time when students complete asynchronous assignments on Nearpod.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

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As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Plus, students can use them to submit work digitally.

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How—and Why—We Can Improve the Future of Mobile Learning

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This development, combined with tremendous growth in mobile device usage due to improved technology, naturally led to a shift in mobile learning patterns. Despite this promising beginning, the role of mobile devices in the classroom and in education overall is still rather limited.