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7 global learning tools you can use right now

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These advancements mean students have to be ready to learn and work on a global scale. 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. Next page: Six more global learning tools.

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7 tools for global learning you can use right now

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These advancements mean students have to be ready to learn and work on a global scale. 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. Next page: Six more global learning tools).

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My top 3 digital science lab resources

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The kid-specific speech recognition that now powers oral reading fluency tools are much more accurate and effective, and have the potential to offer what I have described as an increased “return on instruction” for children and their teachers. These new voice-enabled learning tools also have the potential to address equity and bias.

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