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Edtech is booming-but does it make better teachers?

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On the other hand, unlimited internet exposure may wreak havoc on their motivation and final grade. The biggest tech innovations that get launched in the educational sphere belong to the eLearning medium: social networking and collaborative and web-based platforms for studying. The Schools and the Changes.

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

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The school used public funding to add an eLearning library environment for students this year. Cullman County Schools is proud to be leveraging technology and teacher creativity to deliver well-educated, informed and motivated students to the next level.”. Gambrill said in a prepared statement. ©2015 The Cullman Times (Cullman, Ala.).

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How did this district’s leaders champion literacy during remote learning?

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It was the district’s thoughtful implementation of Lexia Academy, the company’s eLearning platform offering on-demand professional learning courses, that drove the teachers’ incredible resilience during that difficult time. It motivated its teachers and gave them the tools and resources to continue delivering individualized instruction.

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Reading Eggs Reaches 20 Million Users Milestone

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NEW YORK, NY – August 10, 2021– Reading Eggs, a Blake eLearning program that creates a unique online world where children learn to read, today announced that the platform now has over 20 million users worldwide. School closures related to the pandemic disrupted education for children worldwide.

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How to Teach With Videos

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Videos not only engage students because they are relatable, they inspire and motivate them to make the most of their learning experiences. eLearning and Virtual Teaching. Teachers can upload videos to their class page on their school or university’s LMS platform, making eLearning quick and simple. In Your Lesson Plan.

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8 Practical Ways to Use AI in Learning

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We’ve long struggled with ways to motivate students and keep them engaged during classroom lectures and online courses. The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t suffice anymore, with the eLearning environment growing more inclusive and capable of catering to different, highly specific needs of individual students. 3. Gamification.

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Classroom Learning

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Without the physical presence of instructors and classmates, students may struggle to stay motivated and may miss out on valuable opportunities for collaboration and real-time feedback. For example, students might role-play historical figures or characters from literature, gaining a deeper understanding of their motivations and experiences.

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