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A virtual reality, AI-boosted system helps students with autism improve social skills

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Her study, which also found the system to be acceptable, appropriate and feasible, was published in high-impact journals Computers & Education and Issues and Trends in Learning Technologies. The grant supporting iKNOW is one of four OSEP Innovation and Development grants intended to spur innovation in educational technology.

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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

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There’s nothing wrong with formal professional development, especially if it’s meted out in manageable, bite-sized chunks, adds Torrey Trust, an associate professor of learning technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has studied professional learning networks and social media.

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The Surprisingly Low-Tech Way Schools Are Keeping Students Off Tech

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“I’m in favor of cell phone bans in high schools, not just for their potential impact on academics and social interaction, but also for the mental health benefits to students,” says Paul Weigle, an advisory board member of Children and Screens, an interdisciplinary research organization.

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Exploring the Impact of Beyond Boundaries Schools on K12 Education: A Research-Based Analysis of Global Learning Initiatives and Their Effectiveness in Preparing Students for a Borderless World

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These schools are characterized by their commitment to interdisciplinary learning, collaborative projects with international partners, and the integration of technology to facilitate communication and learning across borders.

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How Modern Learning Environments Support Numerous Pedagogies

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Each neighborhood team of teachers uses the new classrooms to provide more individualized instruction and have their students pursue hands-on learning activities and work on ­interdisciplinary projects. Chromebooks, Wi-Fi and AV Equipment Enhance Learning .

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Celebrating 33 women and non-binary people in education

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Deb Vilas - A leading expert in child development , she directs Child Life at Bank Street , shaping progressive education and emotional learning Anya Kamenetz – An award-winning education journalist, author, and speaker , Kamenetz has shaped national conversations on learning, technology, and equity.