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Envisioning the personalized edtech of tomorrow

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Through middle school and high school, it would anticipate the user’s future needs while also tracking how the student best learns so that content is engaging. Eventually, the user would view this ecosystem as a trusted partner that grows and evolves alongside them throughout their educational and career journey.

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Using technology to support learning through movement

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We were able to accomplish this in a larger-than-life way by installing a system called L that uses projectors and educational games to create an amazing physical learning experience in our school gymnasiums. We installed L systems , featuring Epson laser projectors , in every elementary and middle school gymnasium.

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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

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Another untapped source of quality information about online teaching often comes from those that have been doing it for over a decade—namely state virtual schools. Middle school teachers often must focus on combating student distraction and loss of focus. And in high school, the chief concern is keeping up attendance.

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When It Comes to Picking Edtech, Are Schools Listening to Teachers?

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Alicia Sewell, a middle school teacher in Alabama, has made a job transition that’s essentially the opposite of the one Bass made. Take physical education, for instance. It’s decidedly more satisfying to teach physical education in-person than over Zoom. Once I went back to the classroom, my voice went away.

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How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out.

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Xiong Fanyan, who oversees instructional affairs at a middle school in Beijing, has recorded a short tutorial video and uploaded it to Tencent Video for his students to watch. Proud of her students’ artistic creativity, Zeng shared their drawings everyday via her Weibo account.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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Students Are Not Well, and It's Our Job to Save Them

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Rob was a gifted middle school basketball player. This young man had a strong foundation in physical, career, intellectual and financial wellness but his wellness needs could still be nurtured further to ensure his longevity and well-being in all categories. He took coaching well and could jump out of the gym.