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Three reasons why the reading gap is still alarmingly wide

Three reasons why the reading gap is still alarmingly wide | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Reading ability is a big predictor of other academic success, and unfortunately, many U.S. students are not reading at grade level, according to new research ..."

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Teaching social entrepreneurship basics online--with avatars 

Teaching social entrepreneurship basics online--with avatars  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Shift Group's online course takes novice social entrepreneurs from idea stage to becoming presentation-ready ..."

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EdTech: Development of online learning key to Africa’s future

EdTech: Development of online learning key to Africa’s future | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Young Africans are honing their business leadership skills through online courses ..."

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Virtual reality is a disappointment? Not in the world of video gamers

Virtual reality is a disappointment? Not in the world of video gamers | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The video gaming industry continues to pour money and resources into virtual reality, cementing its development and advancement ..."

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New Washington state bill seeks to increase OER use and development

New Washington state bill seeks to increase OER use and development | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Proposed legislation would make using open resources easier for educators. ..."

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The MIT grad building Africa's first STEM school

The MIT grad building Africa's first STEM school | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Most graduates chase top salaries, but one young man is hoping to build an academy for budding STEM students ..."

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Digital bridges: enabling remote communities to join the Internet age | Orange Business Services

Digital bridges: enabling remote communities to join the Internet age | Orange Business Services | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The United Nations in 2011 declared broadband Internet to be a basic human right, but is it? ..."

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Why handwriting is still essential in the keyboard age

Why handwriting is still essential in the keyboard age | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"It is more than just a motor skill, researchers say. It engages the mind ..."

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How classroom tech evolves infographic - e-Learning Infographics

How classroom tech evolves infographic - e-Learning Infographics | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The How Classroom Tech Evolves Infographic shows what the modern day classroom looks like and presents what the classroom of tomorrow will bring ..."

Clarissa Chay's curator insight, July 10, 2015 7:34 AM

Make the most of technology being utilised in the classroom!

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Every student should have a digital portfolio

Every student should have a digital portfolio | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Every student should have a collection of personal bests -- a cloud-based story of their development and artifacts of accomplishment that's easily shareable in full or in part and organized for presentation ..."

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Starbucks college plan like 'teaching man to fish'

Starbucks college plan like 'teaching man to fish' | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Starbucks' decision to pay for a four year degree is better than a pay hike, Georgetown University's Nicole Smith said ..."

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Stopping online harassment before it starts - New York Times

Stopping online harassment before it starts - New York Times | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"It behooves new social apps like Yik Yak to consider the potential for abuse — not as an afterthought, but as part of the development process ..."

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How do smartphones compare to supercomputers of the past?

How do smartphones compare to supercomputers of the past? | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Most of us carry a smartphone around in our pocket without really thinking twice about just how impressive it is. These tiny little devices can do so many things, and they can do them for a (relatively) low price ..."

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Five ways to assess SEL skills - Strategies for the classroom

Five ways to assess SEL skills - Strategies for the classroom | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Do you assess SEL skills? If you’re going to put effort into teaching SEL, you should also have ways to track the effectiveness of your efforts ..."

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Does writing by hand still matter in the digital age? | Teacher Network | The Guardian

Does writing by hand still matter in the digital age? | Teacher Network | The Guardian | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Technology is having an impact on children’s handwriting ability. So what does this mean for learning and development?  ..."

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That’s ‘Professor Bot,’ to you! How AI is changing education

That’s ‘Professor Bot,’ to you! How AI is changing education | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"How AI is changing education will be clear in the coming years as these systems ease into classrooms and office spaces everywhere ..."

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Online courses: Six main African e-learning providers - TechMoran

Online courses: Six main African e-learning providers - TechMoran | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"As e-learning becomes more widely adopted in Africa through the increasing availability of MOOC (massive open online course education technology) and the latest educational apps, self-improvement and distance education courses which once seemed infeasible are now becoming increasingly available ..." 

  1. Enezaeducation.com
  2. Chalkboard.education
  3.  eCampus.camp
  4. Kotivu.ng
  5. Rethink education
  6. Via Afrika
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Twenty guiding questions to develop a digital literacy plan 

Twenty guiding questions to develop a digital literacy plan  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Literacy is a chief concern for both academic and professional progress. Digital literacy is emerging as a genuine concern ..."

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Passwords get the boot as students use their own QR codes

Passwords get the boot as students use their own QR codes | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"As millions of children say goodbye to summer and head back to school, education technology companies are transforming classrooms ..."

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How music technology evolved over the years? – SpeakStick

How music technology evolved over the years? – SpeakStick | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Have you ever wonder about the history of music technology? What it was? Where it started? How it worked? Read the evolution of music here! ..."

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The history of music technology and how we intake music is important to learn to be able to innovate for the future.

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Essay on why faculty members should text their students - Inside Higher Ed

Essay on why faculty members should text their students - Inside Higher Ed | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"I have been actively texting my students for almost a year with great success ..."

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What you need to know about online video platforms - TechCrunch

What you need to know about online video platforms - TechCrunch | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"On this 10th anniversary of the first video being uploaded to YouTube, it’s important to look at how the online video industry has changed in the last ..."

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Devices or divisive: Mobile technology in the classroom - Phys.Org

Devices or divisive: Mobile technology in the classroom - Phys.Org | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Little is known about how new mobile technologies affect students' development of non-cognitive skills such as empathy, self-control, problem solving, and teamwork. Two Boston College researchers say it's time to find out ..."

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150 amazing and free resources for e-learning professionals

150 amazing and free resources for e-learning professionals | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Have a look at a list of useful free tools and online resources to use in e-learning courses design and development ..."

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Three steps for building a professional learning network

Three steps for building a professional learning network | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"English teacher and instructional technology coach Brianna Crowley offers practical advice on creating professional learning networks built on intersecting layers of relationships ..."

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