Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

We describe students like this as lacking executive function skills —working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility—and many of us tend to think that these kids will never get it together. Executive function skills are rarely taught, either at home or in school. Planning must be done from the learner back to the school.

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Assignments Mobile Devices Students Communication 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. It can be a challenge to meet those expectations.

Accessibility 167

Accessibility Disabilities Assistive Technology Learning Disabilities 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Complex instruction has three major components: multiple-ability curricula; specific instructional strategies that teach collaboration skills and norms between students; and. In this way, the diversity of thinking in the classroom compounds upon itself, building equity and access in a way that many personalized learning technologies cannot.

Teachers 167

Teachers Mobile Devices Learning Culture 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Much of the console game market, until recently, didn’t cater to children under 5, in part because at the younger end of this age range, many children don’t have the motor skills needed to maneuver a controller with features like joysticks and multiple buttons. Having that touch interface could lead to a bigger market.”

Mobile Devices 203

Mobile Devices Cognitive Development Communication Language 203

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Books can be read online or on mobile devices.

Reading 74

Reading Mobile Devices Quizzes Language 74

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

How device management tools help 21st century teachers. We also adopted the Mosyle mobile device management solution. Because you can’t issue technology devices without understanding that these can be a productivity tool or a distraction. Building a digital library with allowed apps for students.

Lecturing 156

Lecturing Mobile Devices STEM Attention 156

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

Applied Digital Skills. Many students need help to learn the right way to keyboard and how to type with speed and accuracy. These are game-based learning where students strive to type fast so they can beat an opponent. For students who are learning the skills : Try programs that teach row-by-row in a fun way.

Activities 88

Activities Schools Ethics Writing 88

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

Stephen Downes works in the Learning and Performance Support Systems program at the National Research Council, a multi-year effort to develop personal learning technology and learning analytics. But it surged in big way in 2016, below the radar, but touching lives like never before.

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Lecturing Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School 279