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What’s happening at FETC 2018?

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With devices now integral tools in learning environments and so many of these devices in students’ hands, school districts, parents, and community members are hammering to find the right security options for their students. The Game Based Learning Pavilion at FETC is a highlight for many of the conference attendees.

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The Post-LMS World: Social, Simple, Modern, Mobile and Student-centric

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Despite its name, the Learning Management System (LMS) is not about learning. While it’s great for instructor workflows, it has always been a course management tool, not a learning tool. If we want to keep their attention, we have to layer systems and connect them.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson. According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. And it’s a great way to get more done.

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IXL, Wyzant and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner to Provide Personalized Math Instruction

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Students will collaborate with tutors after school and on weekends in Wyzant’s free online learning tool. The tool creates a space for students to work with tutors face-to-face through video chat and an interactive whiteboard for solving problems. About IXL Learning.

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There’s Magic in That Sound: How to Engage Students With Digital Music-Making Tools

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One of my challenges as a music teacher is finding learning tools that inspire and motivate my students and engage them musically, regardless of their individual abilities. Researchers have found that music nurtures risk-taking, discipline, attention to detail, fine motor skills and emotional maturity.

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10 Great Virtual Reality Apps

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It has become the most exciting education device in a decade, enticing students to become engaged in pretty much any topic that includes a VR overlay. As a learning tool, it’s affordable, inclusive, and worth the moderate learning curve required to get it up and running. CoSpaces Edu.

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Whether the symptoms are apparent or not, these disabilities can affect their cognitive and learning processes.