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With a Virtual Reality Assist, Video Games Get K–12 Students Moving

EdTech Magazine

An often-heard lament from parents and teachers is that kids these days don’t get enough exercise, tethered as many are to their handheld electronic devices and video games. . Virtual reality technology , which turns users into active participants, is dramatically changing the way kids play video games.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Books can be read online or on mobile devices.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Books can be read online or on mobile devices.

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How to Gamify Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Several technology-based tools can take PD to the next level, boosting problem solving and communication between staffers and inspiring teachers to use those educational tools to create their own student-facing lessons. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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Summer Reading Online

Ask a Tech Teacher

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Books can be read online or on mobile devices.

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6 Reasons why drones are landing in schools

Neo LMS

As this type of technology becomes more budget friendly and accessible, some schools have taken a particular interest in its potential uses in education. Aside from the major benefit of getting students into STEAM, drone technology is suitable for all subjects, ages and grade levels if operated under teacher supervision.

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Teaching students how to manage digital distractions

Neo LMS

However, what they fail to mention is that the study’s authors have also found after analyzing the data, which is: these findings do not discount the possibility that mobile phones could be a useful learning tool if their use is properly structured. The solution: teaching students how to use technology. Using humor , if appropriate.

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