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Many students confuse a learning preference with inherent trait when really most learners benefit when new information is presented in multiple ways.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV

"Digital skills are essential for student success. What are they and how do you teach them? Twenty-odd years ago, the extent of an elementary schooler’s digital skills was making it through the Oregon Trail on their classroom computer without dying of dysentery."

Via EDTECH@UTRGV

The ed-tech startup boom is being driven by former teachers. They know what is needed in the classroom and what works with students. They have also used both good and bad teaching tools in their classrooms.

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A new report examines how giving students the power to explore digital technology improves learning.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV, elearning at eCampus ULg

"The process of designing and implementing project-based learning can be fairly complex. A big part of that complexity is the shift toward inquiry that uncovers learning as you use PBL to flip Bloom’s Taxonomy. With that said, it’s often helpful to break this process down into basic steps to help teachers and schools get started with the caveat that PBL planning and implementation is not a simple, linear process. Readers should keep in mind that some of these “steps” can occur simultaneously as the reality of the messiness of learning and planning for deeper learning kicks in."

Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Amanda McAndrew

Sal Khan, a pioneer of online tutorials with his successful Khan Academy, has established a private brick-and-mortar laboratory school in Silicon Valley. He plans to share its lessons with educators.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV