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Report: Teens feel ‘addicted’ to mobile devices

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A new report reveals that half of teenagers said mobile device addiction impacts their daily lives. Half of teenagers surveyed in a new poll said they “feel addicted” to their mobile devices, and 59 percent of parents participating in the survey said they agree their children are addicted.

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

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Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. But are colleges paying attention to what online students want most?

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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. Educational scavenger hunts such as Breakout EDU peppered many of the sessions.

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How to provide effective and engaging virtual therapy for kids

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Infusing diverse representation requires a level of attention to details that did not seem to be as widely available in the commonly used online therapy tools. She was enrolled in our virtual connection therapy group due to her severe anxiety about participating on screen. The “monkey” joined in the handshake!

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Has Your School Reached an Edtech Plateau? Here’s the Key to Moving the Needle

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Then, share the resulting data and respond to the concerns of participants so that the meeting can continue positively and productively. Start simple by sending out surveys with Google Forms or Survey Monkey , or interactive video lessons with PlayPosit or EdPuzzle , before meetings and professional learning opportunities.

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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. Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. And it’s a great way to get more done.

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

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The cloud-based music-making tool gives students freedom to continue working on their projects from their mobile devices when they’re home or hanging out with friends—long after class lets out—and it works across almost every platform, including iOS, Android, Chromebook, Windows and Linux. I use Soundtrap’s online recording studio.