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7 global learning tools you can use right now

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Here are 7 tools to get you started on your global mission: iEARN : iEARN is a non-profit organization made up of over 30,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 140 countries. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies.

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Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool

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When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. Highlighting engineering also encourages students to pursue engineering classes and, potentially, engineering career paths.

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How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

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Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills. Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills.

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‘Too many apps for that’ in schools

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While district leaders express confidence in the benefits of their selected suite of digital tools, teachers report moderate dissatisfaction due to increased administrative tasks, and parents describe significant frustration with managing multiple applications. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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They werent just completing an assignment–they were crafting their voices, practicing communication skills, and taking pride in their ability to share something they loved in a second language. With a camera as their platform, they explored their favorite books and communicated their insights in authentic, impactful ways.

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4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork

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Thats why Ive made a point of seeking out the best edtech tools for fostering teamwork and communication among my students. Here are just four edtech tools that can help transform teamwork in the classroom : Padlet: One of my first go-to tools is Padlet–its super easy to use and works great for grades 3-12.

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Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process

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Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. Recommended tools : Canva, Adobe Express, or Google Slides.