Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

One is physical development, including gross motor skills, which allow kids to run, hop and skip, as well as fine motor skills, which help children hold a pencil or use scissors. Another is cognitive development, such as reasoning and problem-solving.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

But that doesn’t seem to be the key motivator behind parents’ purchasing decisions. Smartwatches have emerged as a favorite solution for parents and caregivers who want to be able to communicate with their child and/or track their location but don’t feel their child is ready for a smartphone.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 20, 2024

Once they understand this, it will help pave the way for them to communicate more legibly. Creating Incentives Creating incentives to improve handwriting is a strategy that will motivate students to work harder and put forth their best effort. For example, lack of fine motor skills, poor grip, lack of confidence, or lack of interest.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Nathan Holbert, an associate professor of Communication, Media and Learning Technology Design at Teachers College, Columbia University says the market is saturated with “poorly designed, thoughtless, apping experiences,” and it may prove difficult to find games teaching academic skills. Some games have the ability to increase learning.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2019

Technology is, in fact, already touching nearly every part of our public education system, from assessments to communication to professional learning. Field-trip photos are texted to parents, quiz reminders find their way into students’ chat feeds, and teachers have new tech tools to motivate their students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As Jennifer Hill’s eldest child was heading into fifth grade, she began to wonder how she would communicate with him in the hour between his school bus drop-off and her arrival home from work in downtown Cleveland. I believe that’s what’s motivating these parents.” This story also appeared in WIRED. It’s not safe.” Ordoñez asks. “I

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