Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

This way, spaces would change depending on need — a library, a lab or group working environment. He also worked to extend internet access beyond school borders , providing free internet access in poorer neighborhoods where some students may not have internet at home.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If classes are too small, say 5-10 students, classroom discussion and group work may be more difficult. Between the large class sizes, families on the margins of poverty, and spotty internet access among the students she teaches, “there definitely could be kids that are falling between the cracks,” she adds.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. With the internet at their fingertips, students can explore a vast array of information, from academic articles to instructional videos, enriching their understanding of various topics.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

This means giving people small chambers of engagement where they can interact with a smaller, more manageable and yet still diverse groups. We can’t meaningfully listen to the deafening roar of the internet. It is strikingly hard to pivot between large-group instruction and small-group work on online platforms.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Access to Resources : The internet provides a vast array of educational materials, including videos, articles, and online courses, encouraging exploration and independent learning. Digital tools enable group work and effective communication, enhancing teamwork skills. Finally, technology promotes collaboration among students.

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Pair collaboration with group work or team projects. Use Internet music streaming like Spotify, iHeartRadio or Pandora and give students the break they need or to quickly find that tune to help aid in your instruction. Encourage collaboration. Here are a few video resources if you need a starting point: 20 Brain Break Clips.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Our team’s educators, coders and data scientists had to innovate and adapt the place-based program that we’ve run for years into one that ran a few hours a day with both live and asynchronous instruction, group work and office hours. And we are so happy to report that it actually worked.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

Most students have cell phones with them at all times during the day and know how to use them to access the Internet and their favorite apps. Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD ) policy that allows students to use mobile devices for lessons and collaborative group work.

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Technology Blended Learning Mobile Devices Students 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Dropbox Paper or Google Docs : these mainstream collaborative word-processing tools let instructors invite students to collaborate on assignments or group work. When reading on the internet, you can select text and annotate it. Trello : a virtual stack of index cards where students can add their ideas. Hypothes.is

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Not all students have access to the necessary devices or reliable internet, exacerbating existing inequalities. It encompasses a broad range of technologies, including software, hardware, and internet-based platforms, designed to support educators and students in improving the educational experience.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I was especially struck by the show’s two-part series on “ The Paradox of Pleasure ,” which analyzed the challenges of coping with the addictive lures of the internet and other tech. We had a great talk about why group work is terrible and how to fix it, so check out the Q&A if you haven’t already.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

It makes it easier for them to split their screen to code and read directions or research things on the internet,” she says. The computers are on the sides with tables in the middle where students can work on their robots. At the end of each table are video screens, allowing students to plug in their computers and display their work.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams facilitate group work, real-time feedback, and seamless communication between students and teachers. Access to a Wealth of Resources : The internet provides students and teachers with access to a vast array of educational materials.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

After all, the original promise of teaching on the internet was to reach remote students who couldn’t easily get to a campus. They’re in our libraries, in our learning spaces and they’re working together in many cases. It has always seemed strange to me that students living on campus would choose to take courses online.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Students can access course materials and participate in learning activities from anywhere with an internet connection, allowing for greater flexibility in scheduling and location. Additionally, collaborative tools like Google Docs or Padlet can facilitate group work and encourage peer collaboration.

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

We have all of these different setups for active learning,” with students grouped in tables of six, she says. And students were doing a lot of group work.” And I did that because I have several students that don’t have good access to the internet or devices, or who suddenly find themselves with childcare or lack of childcare.”

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2019

And we talked about how the emerging Internet of Things (like Nest thermostats and Alexa assistants) were changing our lives: less dead time, little experience reading maps, fewer uses of paper, more media and more opportunities to learn. Of course, these mobile tools have downsides, starting with the temptation of distraction.

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Mobile Devices Learning Essay Internet 135

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2024

A Student and a Teacher Try to Untangle Why Group Work Is, Well, Terrible By Nadia Tamez-Robledo This one hits close to home, and it’s thrilling to see that the topic of group work resonated with so many readers. Here are the most popular K-12 stories from 2023. My Students Deserve a Classroom.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2017

Siri and Alexa are already taking orders, self-driving cars have hit some streets, and the concept of interconnectivity is now a reality through the Internet of Things. Dr. Rand Hindi, CEO of Snips (a machine learning device company), is part of a research group working with the French government to prepare their country for AI.

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Intelligence Ethics Science Students 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Even with limited resources, school districts can harness the growth of online tools and internet-enabled devices to find more creative solutions to address the substitute-teacher problem. What was formerly a lecture hall, the IDLC still features stadium seating but has been reimagined to promote collaborative work.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Or, if you emphasize group work in your class, you may want to structure the student introductions to emphasize the importance of groups from the first day. You can use your LMS to set up groups within the class, use a shared document for each group, and then create your own introductory questions.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Or, if you emphasize group work in your class, you may want to structure the student introductions to emphasize the importance of groups from the first day. You can use your LMS to set up groups within the class, use a shared document for each group, and then create your own introductory questions.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98