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9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

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Editor’s note : This story on collaborative learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Accessibility: The use of the internet allows students and teachers to access and research information quickly and effectively to support self-improvement.

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The Internet of Things smart school is coming

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As the Internet of Things impacts education, IT leaders are envisioning uber-connected schools and campuses. Survey participants noted that implementing devices to enable smart schools also comes with concerns, most notably, security–just more than 50 percent of respondents cited this as their top concern.

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Systems check

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In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces Free internet could erase the digital divide STEM lessons straight from the classroom. Related : Big thoughts in edtech Sharing best practices.

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This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills

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Principal Chuck Gambrill and teacher April Dean worked throughout the summer to convert an old classroom into a collaborative learning environment, and they have added a suite of Samsung Galaxy tablets and iPads allowing students to download books from a virtual library.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

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One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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Teknikio Releases Tekniverse for K-12 Students to Collaborate in Building Remote or In-Person

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Teknikio has released a new collaborative learning kit called Tekniverse, which gives students the ability to make and remake connected smart objects in partnership with their classmates and teacher. Tekniverse is a hardware and software ecosystem that provides a gateway to code and connect projects and people.

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Learning.com Includes Essential Skills for Remote Learning in EasyTech

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Word Processing: Develop students’ proficiency using word processing programs and tools for online document creation, design, editing, collaboration and problem-solving. Computer Fundamentals: Students learn to harness technology as a tool to create, problem-solve and collaborate with others.

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