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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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Secrets of the Brain - ICG Curriculum Group

Secrets of the Brain - ICG Curriculum Group | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

It is easy to stumble on clues about how the mind works. Many people notice, for instance, that a good way to learn about a topic is to teach it to someone else. When a person teaches a concept to others, he or she is likely to remember that material for the long term. Long-term retention is much less likely for those in the role of a traditional learner who is listening to a teacher talk.

Fortunately, recent advances in brain science mean that we no longer must stumble on insights such as this by trial and error.

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How To Focus In The Age of Distraction | Edudemic

How To Focus In The Age of Distraction | Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

What do you do when you have to study? Do you find a cozy nook, cuddle up with a book or tablet, and concentrate? What about checking your e-mail? Answering your phone? Talking to friends? It’s not easy to concentrate these days.

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6 Steps to Help Students Ask Better Questions | The Science of Learning Blog

6 Steps to Help Students Ask Better Questions | The Science of Learning Blog | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
How often do we teach students how to formulate good, in-depth questions? Use these 6 steps to help boost your students’ ability to ask better questions and drive their own learning.
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Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: So...You Wanna Be A Blogger

Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: So...You Wanna Be A Blogger | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

So this is a blog.

Yep. It really is, or at least I want it to be.

This is a space for me to reflect, share, learn and grow with anyone who stops by. It has been a wonderful experience for me and I really do enjoy working on this.

Besides the professional growth, blogs can be a wonderful addition to any classroom too.

So you are thinking? I wanna start blogging? But I don't know anything about it?

Fear not kind reader! I have several resources for you to read and consult as you begin this wonderful journey.

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My Pop Studio | Media Education Lab

My Pop Studio | Media Education Lab | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Create a pop star and reflect on values in music Edit a TV show and see how juxtaposition reshapes meaning Try multitasking and see how it affects your memory and attention ----And more than a dozen other fun games  Thanks to the U.S.
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New Media Literacies

New Media Literacies | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Our Space is a set of curricular materials designed to encourage high school students to reflect on the ethical dimensions of their participation in new media environments. Through role-playing activities and reflective exercises, students are asked to consider the ethical responsibilities of other people, and whether and how they behave ethically themselves online. These issues are raised in relation to five core themes that are highly relevant online: identity, privacy, authorship and ownership, credibility, and participation.

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