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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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Videoconferencing underutilized in connecting students to real-world experts

Videoconferencing underutilized in connecting students to real-world experts | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"One of the most basic ways to boost student engagement with learning material is to demonstrate its relevance to the real world, and the easiest way to accomplish that is to put them face-to-face with an expert in a given field."

EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

An excellent videoconferencing tool for teachers is ZOOM (https://zoom.us). It is easy, powerful, and allows teachers to facilitate free 45-minute videoconferences.

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To Engage Students and Teachers, Treat Core Subjects Like Extracurriculars

To Engage Students and Teachers, Treat Core Subjects Like Extracurriculars | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
It's tough to deny the excitement students have about extracurricular activities. Harvard researchers explore ways to bring that excitement to more core
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Not a bad idea!

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What These Leaders in High-Tech Teaching Know About Successfully Embracing The Digital Age

What These Leaders in High-Tech Teaching Know About Successfully Embracing The Digital Age | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"What does successful implementation of technology look like in the real world? Below are three of the current leaders in bringing the modern digital age into the school environment with booming success."

Jillian Schaibly's curator insight, July 25, 2017 5:36 PM
There is no way around adding technology into the classroom. This resource give a good look into how to incorporate technology in the school successfully. This would be a good resource for principals to read then rely the information to staff if there is a struggle with adding technology.
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Stunning: Teachers, students say little has really changed in education

Stunning: Teachers, students say little has really changed in education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Teachers indicated in a recent survey that they hope schools can modernize practices to better reflect the demands of today's economy.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:

If we want teaching to change, we need to change the way we prepare teachers. Get future ready: http://utrgv.edu/edtech

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