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Digital distraction is a problem far beyond the classroom. But professors can still help.  

Digital distraction is a problem far beyond the classroom. But professors can still help.   | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Digital distraction is a major source of frustration for professors. They're split, however, on whether to do anything about it. Some believe the onus is on students to change their habits, while others see an overreliance on lecturing as at least part of the problem ..."

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Science apps for the classroom; devices on the ready!

Science apps for the classroom; devices on the ready! | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"With today's technology there are so many options to enrich your student's classroom experience.
One of the quickest ways to make that happen is by integrating science apps into your lessons. With the big push for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in schools, this is a way to get students actively involved in learning STEM by taking advantage of the digital environment that they've grown up with ..."

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Google adds digital whiteboard to expanding device lineup

Google adds digital whiteboard to expanding device lineup | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Google has designed a giant touch-screen canvas for companies trying to make it easier for their employees to brainstorm as they work on team projects and other assignments ..."

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What's eating up campus bandwidth? [#Infographic]

What's eating up campus bandwidth? [#Infographic] | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Desktops and notebooks are the largest bandwidth consumers on campus, but tablets and smartphones demand plenty of bandwidth, too ..."

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Parents 'struggle to get children off devices' - BBC News

Parents 'struggle to get children off devices' - BBC News | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Many UK parents find it easier to get their children to do homework, go to bed or have a bath than turn off their phones, laptops and TVs, a poll finds ..."

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Technology reshapes education, 'making thinking visible' - Chicago Tribune

Technology reshapes education, 'making thinking visible' - Chicago Tribune | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Jeanette Jones sat in on a class as part of her job as a college administrator and saw an example of how technology is reshaping education ..."

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A periodic table of wearable technology - TechCrunch

A periodic table of wearable technology - TechCrunch | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"There is a surprisingly rich ecosystem of devices, a plethora of uses, and importantly, a wealth (both in quantity and value) of markets that are ..."

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The power of audio books

The power of audio books | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Audio books enable you to read more. Reading more will help you lead better. To get there, try an audio book, the right tools and the right process ..."

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Should students be allowed to use the internet in exams? - The Guardian

Should students be allowed to use the internet in exams? - The Guardian | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"At a recent British Council debate, Is teaching obsolete?, Professor Sugata Mitra called for internet-connected devices to be taken into the exam hall..."

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Speak Up 7 for 2017: Top digital learning trends in K-12 schools today - Project Tomorrow Blog

Speak Up 7 for 2017: Top digital learning trends in K-12 schools today - Project Tomorrow Blog | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Each year, the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning polls K-12 students, parents, and educators about the role of technology for learning in and out of school. This survey represents the largest collection of authentic, unfiltered stakeholder voices on digital learning. Since fall 2003, more than 5 million K-12 students, parents, teachers, librarians, principals, …"

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Digital devices to enhance children’s education and health 

Digital devices to enhance children’s education and health  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Technology is changing classrooms in incredible ways, creating experiences for today’s students that would have seemed impossible a mere generation ago ..."

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Why 2-in-1s are taking off in K–12 schools

Why 2-in-1s are taking off in K–12 schools | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"As the convertible notebook market expands, K–12 schools and districts put their faith in the devices ..."

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Schools must get the basics right before splashing out on technology

Schools must get the basics right before splashing out on technology | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"There's a great deal of debate about what devices schools should be using. But educators should be focusing on how children learn, not what they learn on ..."

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Digital pedagogy: Is there too much technology in the classroom? - Top Hat Blog

Digital pedagogy: Is there too much technology in the classroom? - Top Hat Blog | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"When I look out at my classroom and it’s a sea of students staring at their phones, I have to ask: have we taken digital pedagogy too far? ...."

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I scooped this one because as educators we sometimes feel like we have too much technology in the classrooms.  This article does a good job of working through the concerns and suggesting ways in which teachers can incorporate technology into lessons.  I hope that teachers who are feeling overwhelmed with technology in their classrooms will read this article and be able to breathe a sigh of relief and utilize it in ways that encourage student growth rather than just student use.

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News outlets face losing control to Apple, Facebook and Google

News outlets face losing control to Apple, Facebook and Google | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"With smartphones and tablets becoming the devices of choice for accessing content, traditional news organisations are going to find it harder to survive ..."

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Professors should seize chance to use data to improve learning (essay) - Inside Higher Ed

Professors should seize chance to use data to improve learning (essay) - Inside Higher Ed | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Decision making was slow: managers relied on manual sales tallies, compiled weekly or annually ..."

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Using technology to distract students from distraction - eCampus News

Using technology to distract students from distraction - eCampus News | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Assistant professor Ronald Yaros thinks he's found a way to keep students from distraction by having them use the same devices that could lead them astray...."

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