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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. There are lots of social studies-oriented games and simulations.

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IXL Learning Agrees to Acquire Wyzant Tutoring Marketplace

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit in-person meetings, Wyzant makes it easy to access and communicate with qualified tutors from anywhere in the world through its free online learning tool. In 2019, IXL completed the acquisition of Education.com , an online learning resource serving 23 million teachers and parents.

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IXL, Wyzant and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner to Provide Personalized Math Instruction

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Students will collaborate with tutors after school and on weekends in Wyzant’s free online learning tool. The tool creates a space for students to work with tutors face-to-face through video chat and an interactive whiteboard for solving problems. About IXL Learning.

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Empatico-Build Global Awareness in Students

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Developed by teachers and using a free online learning tool, students broaden their worldview through meaningful interactions with peers across the globe. As students learn together, they explore their similarities and differences with curiosity and kindness and develop practical communication and leadership skills.

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A Guide to Picking a Learning Management System: The Right Questions to Ask

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Tara Gilboa, Online Learning Experience Designer at Colorado School of Mines The LMS Checklist #1: Is the platform straightforward and user-friendly? Pennsylvania social studies teacher Tami Flood adds that it’s worth checking to see “if there’s a parent app” to share information about student progress. #3:

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The best tools to create blended learning environments

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Among the most effective strategies my team and I have implemented is blended learning. Blended learning rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as an effective way of combining the best of face-to-face instruction with adaptive online learning or other technology-based resources.