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These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

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As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks, Macs and iPads in the classroom are becoming commonplace. In the flipped classroom model, students watch lectures at home, take a short quiz on it, and then complete homework at school.

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4 apps for students’ personal growth and mental health

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Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. You can assign activities or group projects to dig deep into important financial topics, or you can lead class discussions or give lectures on info vital to financial success and stability.

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Students Know What They’re Looking for Online. Are Colleges Delivering What They Want?

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Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

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Promethean Planet joins forces with ClassFlow

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ClassFlow is teacher-designed lesson delivery software that energizes the classroom learning experience by allowing teachers to showcase lessons on any interactive display, share digital lesson materials with students, administer quizzes and polls, and assign group learning activities using mobile devices.

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5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Deeper Learning With Personal Devices

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If used intentionally, mobile devices can be an express pass to exploring beyond the walls of our schools. To ensure educators maintain a professional demeanor while communicating with students, it's possible to use apps such as Google docs or Evernote rather than basic email/texting on mobile devices.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

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The digital pen allows teachers to enhance lectures and maintain eye contact with students while working remotely. Smartpads pair with any paper and can project onto a PC or mobile device in real-time. Pen tablets are a proven and affordable teaching aid and are great to use as digital whiteboards.

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Picking Your Future ‘Classroom’ Will Shape How Students Learn

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We want to interact, not just listen to lectures. And because the Zoom platform uses a generous slice of computer memory, mobile devices or locations with patchy bandwidth struggle. We need to participate, verbally and through projects, to show what and how we’re learning. More staff means adding more licenses.)

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