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The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

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The technology should augment what the teachers are already doing in the classroom and amplify their impact on student learning outcomes. The sense of agency plays a pivotal role in cognitive development and includes recognizing oneself as the agent of behavior and an empowered independent.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. Fully asynchronous online learning is probably best suited to adult learners who are motivated to apply what they learn to their work.

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Can Video Games Help Early Learners Grow?

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But it’s hard to draw concrete conclusions about whether games geared toward early learners will likely result in the development of key skills, such as emotional regulation, notes Kirkorian. One big takeaway though, is that the fun factor is crucial to yield any positive learning outcome.