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What is Learning Sciences and Why Does It Matter?

Digital Promise

Designs innovative approaches to learning and assessment, often taking into account a social, collaborative view of learning and using technology creatively. Ways to Get Involved: Attend the NSF Video Showcase. How People Learn I and How People Learn II. Introduction to the Learning Sciences. Overview: Learning Sciences.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Technology, and especially the internet and mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, has become ubiquitous in our daily lives and affordable even to our public schools. And, accessibility technologies support learner variability and people with disabilities by ensuring navigation and information display is available in multiple ways.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards. “We You will note that many activities let the teacher see assessment results after student completion of an activity. This allows for outstanding formative learning and assessment which makes alignment with lessons quick, easy, and rewarding!

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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning

EdNews Daily

Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning. Technology for whole group settings, e.g., interactive flat panel displays and presentation software, can engage students by using videos and vivid images to get them curious and excited about a subject.

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What Schools Reopen, It Shouldn’t Be Business as Usual

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In addition, many states have cancelled giving the required state assessment tests that usually occur in the spring. I have also seen many teachers express relief from the usual feeling of being encumbered by grades and state assessments. It has hopefully also shown others that while technology supports teaching, it doesn’t replace it.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

Educators use a variety of resources to meet the needs and interests of individual students, including videos, images, games, non-fiction text and varying types of assessments. Educational Technology Support! High-quality video and images matter. What Do Educators Want? Why Do They Want It? To Meet Students’ Needs!

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Technology’s Role in Putting Learning Science Research To Work

Digital Promise

Today’s technology allows teachers to generate and monitor personalized learning plans for their students. Digital curriculum offers videos, games, and simulations that support multiple ways to learn new material. Technology supports communication and collaboration via email, blogs, and digital apps, among other tools.

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