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Distance Learning Packages for Schools, Academic Institutions, and Libraries

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Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created a variety of distance learning packages to help schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Infobase, visit www.Infobase.com.

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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

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And while these may just seem the latest bright and shiny objects to capture our trending eyes, if we step back and examine the pedagogy supporting these “buzzwords,” we can see the importance they have in reaching our students in both in-person and hybrid-distance learning classrooms.

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Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

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This result is of interest, particularly in times of increased focus on distance learning, since it shows AR [with the Merge Cube] can provide students an effective method of absorbing complex 3D material independently while using fewer resources.”. Integrated quizzes and classroom management tools.

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Optoma Unveils “Create. Connect. Inspire.” Teacher-Led Technology Campaign with Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panel Displays

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With new tools and added functionality, Optoma’s IFPDs are the perfect cornerstones for educators and professionals to create and connect their way, enhancing learning and remote collaboration in classrooms, lecture halls, boardrooms and other professional environments. .

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Web-based visual vocabulary tool

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Sign up now to receive two months of free access, which InferCabulary has provided to support schools as they navigate distance learning forced by COVID-19. WordExtractor can also be used to build assignments such as quizzes to help evaluate students’ mastery of selected words. To get free access, schools can visit this page.

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Revisiting Blended Learning Principles, With School Plans in Limbo

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Nonetheless, the core principles of the model are immensely relevant for both part-time and full-time distance learning during the pandemic. It essentially asks: What activities are best for independent learning versus learning together? As an added benefit, students can speed up, slow down, and replay videos as needed.

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Which Solutions Will Power the Transformation of Teaching and Learning?

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We’re also seeing the need to support teachers and students in a variety of environments, schedules and models of learning. Distance learning became the tipping point to see how we can teach differently. Placing technology in the hands of our students helps them prepare for today’s lesson and their future tomorrow.

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