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Hiram College launches 'Tech and Trek'

Hiram College launches 'Tech and Trek' | Tech Mindful | Scoop.it
Geared up with new hiking boots and shiny new iPads, Hiram College students are kicking off the new school year with a new "Tech and Trek" initiative.  Made possible by a $2.1 million grant from Dean Scarborough and his wife, Janice Bini, the program aims to merge traditional classroom learning with 21st century mobile technology, but all the while promoting mindfulness and proper use of technology, according to Dr. Lori Varlotta, Hiram College president. Varlotta said she
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Engaging a School Community with Mindful Moments

MORRISTOWN, NJ - At The Peck School in Morristown, parents (in addition to students) are learning that the practice of mindfulness improves cognitive abilities and increases brain density i
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Not really a tech story, but note the program is organized by the school's Technology Support Specialist. Also, this quote by Anne LaMotte: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.”
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