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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

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There are hundreds of different LMS brands, including popular programs like Blackboard, Canvas and Moodle. It could manifest itself through the use of 3D holograms and augmented reality to assist medical students training to perform intricate surgical procedures.

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Jumpstart Engagement With Interactive Whiteboard Classroom Technology

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Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. As with any new EdTech tool, training and professional development are critical to success. Findings from the Marzano study support the importance of teacher training. Make time for PD.

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How Is Cloud Computing Revolutionizing the Education Industry?

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Online libraries and collections of free didactic documents were a reality as early as 1997 , through the Cisco Networking Academy. Although many professors still favor hard copies, online libraries have also made their way into the course plan in some places across the globe. Thus, the future of education lies in online media.

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4 Ways to Apply Interactive Whiteboards to the SAMR Model

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For example, allowing students to use a computer to search for scholarly articles to write their reports instead of manual text-based library searches. The changes are gradual and do not require much re-training as they are only meant to enrich the learning experience. Transformation.

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Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

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When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. For example, a unit on space is supported by a virtual chat with an astronaut from the space station or his Houston training facility.

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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

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After all, “it's not just enough to put materials in Blackboard if it's not going to be accessible,” says Jennifer Albat, instructional designer at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. And then we did some webinars for Blackboard Basic, Zoom, TechSmith Relay, and even Microsoft Teams. We've provided virtual trainings also.

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Tuesday Interview - Self-Education, Life-Long Learning, and the Importance of Intellectual Maturity

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Date : Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 Time : 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern ( interna tional times here ) Duration : 1 hour Location : In Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). The Blackboard Collaborate room will be open up to 30 minutes before the event if you want to come in early. Log in at [link].