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6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

eSchool News

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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OPINION: Artificial intelligence can be game-changing for students with special needs

The Hechinger Report

Meanwhile, digital media, heavily reliant on visuals and text, with audio often secondary, is playing an increasing role in education. Audio is often a secondary consideration; particularly once users can read. For example, username/password login forms can be replaced with QR codes; many school-oriented systems have already done so.

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Blurring the lines between education and workforce

The Hechinger Report

One idea that’s been gaining steam since last year is to break down barriers between high school, college and career to create a system that bridges all three. If we’re going to help our young people get to economic mobility, a great job in a career pathway has got to be a part of that,” Swinburn said.

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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Edsurge

Research shows that chronically absent students are at higher risk for adverse outcomes later in life , including diminished health , increased involvement in the criminal justice system , and fewer job opportunities. This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility.

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New Federal Initiative Will Fund Blockchain Experiments in Education

Edsurge

The endeavor will support research about blockchain systems and fund a competition to select experiments testing ways to apply the technology in education. The idea of mobility of learning is something our members are wrestling with in different ways.”

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#Supermuch teaching in the classroom and online

The CoolCatTeacher

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. In early 2012, my district decided to bring a 1:1 mobile device initiative to the middle school students and I was fortunate enough to get a cart of iPads in my classroom. Donor’s Choose. Dr. Tim Green.

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Online Courses from Vector Solutions Help Schools Address Pandemic-Related Behavioral Challenges

eSchool News

Its extensive online and mobile training library features carefully curated world-class content to meet the unique needs of professionals in the industrial, engineering, education, and public safety industries.

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