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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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Infographic: The Textbooks Of Tomorrow?

Infographic: The Textbooks Of Tomorrow? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

The following infographic shows how the increase in ebook readers is impacting printed book sales.

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October 4, 2011 9:53 AM
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Joseph Rene Corbeil, Ed.D.

Joseph Rene Corbeil, Ed.D. | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Welcome to the Educational Technology News site. I have been involved in technology and distance education for over 30 years. Research interests include best practices in e-learning and mobile learning. I am currently researching the effectiveness of social media for enhancing social presence and teacher immediacy in e-learning environments.

 

Visit us at: http://utrgv.edu/edtech

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I am finding a greater value and interest of the learning concepts from the Ed Tech which is providing for the future wants and needs of the learning environment.
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October 3, 2011 6:50 PM
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The A-Z Dictionary of Educational Twitter Hashtags

The A-Z Dictionary of Educational Twitter Hashtags | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Whether you’re a new or seasoned Twitter user, you likely come across confusing hashtags that probably look like a bunch of nonsense... The # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keyword or topic in a Tweet. Any Twitter user can categorize or follow topics with hashtags.Those hashtags (usually) mean something and are a great way to get a tweet to appear in search results or discussion monitoring."

 

This resource provides a list of the most popular hashtags in education.

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October 3, 2011 6:35 PM
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How Using Social Media Can Help You with Your Online College Classes

How Using Social Media Can Help You with Your Online College Classes | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Taking an online college class might sound like an easy “A” that gives lazier students a chance to sleep in and spend class time in their pajamas and robe instead of dressing and showering the way we used to before the Internet changed everything.
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October 3, 2011 6:29 PM
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Will the Real Digital Native Please Stand Up?

Will the Real Digital Native Please Stand Up? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A decade after the term 'digital native' was first popularized, educators examine what the term means today--if anything.
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October 2, 2011 2:36 PM
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Facebook 101 [COMIC]

Facebook 101 [COMIC] | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
There are some people who think Facebook has become too complicated. There are other people who agree with those people.
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October 2, 2011 2:22 PM
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Introduction to Online Learning: Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner? | Online Universities

Introduction to Online Learning: Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner? | Online Universities | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Online education could be the perfect fit for your schedule and goals. Find out what type of learning style you possess, how you can succeed in distance education, and what similarities and differences there are with online ...
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October 2, 2011 10:27 AM
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How do we inspire the next generation of technology pioneers? A mechanical engineer looks back on her own childhood for clues

How do we inspire the next generation of technology pioneers? A mechanical engineer looks back on her own childhood for clues | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Technology and innovation are at the heart of Syracuse’s history. But the big question is — how do we keep that innovation going? How do we inspire the next generation of technology pioneers? With every ounce of enthusiasm I have, it’s my goal to spark excitement about one subject in particular — engineering."

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September 30, 2011 12:59 PM
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Augmented Reality: The Augmented City

Experience how the vision of AR turns into a roadmap. 

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September 30, 2011 12:47 PM
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IT Trainers: How to prepare for the e-learning journey

IT Trainers: How to prepare for the e-learning journey | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Lisa Johnson has been involved in IT training for more than a decade at Barnardo's. Here she shares her top tips on how to engage staff with the virtual classroom.

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September 30, 2011 12:34 PM
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How satisfied are online learners in college courses?

How satisfied are online learners in college courses? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Julie Bryant discusses the overall satisfaction levels of students in a variety of online learning programs.
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September 30, 2011 11:58 AM
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9 Twitter Styles: Which One Is Yours?

9 Twitter Styles: Which One Is Yours? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Social media is huge. Eight years ago no one had an idea that it would grow this fast. People now communicate differently."

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September 29, 2011 5:03 PM
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Seven Common Mistakes Online Students Make

Seven Common Mistakes Online Students Make | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Online colleges come with their own unique challenges as well as their own benefits. When studying online, it's crucial to keep yourself organized and motivated."

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October 4, 2011 10:13 AM
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Making the Case for Technology Integration Without Invoking the Digital Native Paradigm

Making the Case for Technology Integration Without Invoking the Digital Native Paradigm | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"How do you make the case for technology integration? Is it because kids are incessantly using technology, including many multifunctional mobile devices and they ‘demand’ that our pedagogical choices match their ‘digital learning style’ ‘in the 21st Century’? Are they really wired differently?"

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October 3, 2011 6:56 PM
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The 2020 Teacher

"The impact of ICT on Primary schooling over the next nine years will result in educational changes in teacher pedagogies and student learning. By 2020, an appropriate teacher model will be developed to assist with such changes and their implications."

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October 3, 2011 6:38 PM
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Building An Online Learning Community

Building An Online Learning Community | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

“One thing is certain, learning communities are more engaging and members more engaged than is the case with traditional instruction.”

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October 3, 2011 6:33 PM
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Top 5 eLearning Skills for 2011

Top 5 eLearning Skills for 2011 | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"What are the skills you need to land an elearning job? Working in elearning taps into many skill sets. Designing or developing elearning requires experience in training and project management as much as audio and video production."

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October 3, 2011 6:28 PM
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New Study Reveals Student Perspective on Technology Use in Higher Education -- Campus Technology

New Study Reveals Student Perspective on Technology Use in Higher Education -- Campus Technology | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
College students believe that technology has a direct impact on their academic performance, according to findings from a new student-driven study out of the Lone Star College System.
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October 2, 2011 2:25 PM
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How Social Media can Enhance Schools as Professional Learning Communities

How Social Media can Enhance Schools as Professional Learning Communities | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"The field of social media is a burgeoning area of communication, and one that educators cannot ignore. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Diigo, GooglePlus – these platforms for communication are not going to go away; and while there is a great deal of negative media surrounding their use, they can be harnessed to create myriad possibilities for schools as learning communities. Current research only proves the dominance of Social Media as a modern communication medium..."

Jacqueline Elizondo's curator insight, January 31, 2022 11:43 PM

This article really brings to light what it means to have social media and incorporate it in education. Not only that but it addresses and acknowledges that it has its negative side as well, but looks into ways that it can be positive.

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October 2, 2011 2:15 PM
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Collaborative Learning for the Digital Age

Collaborative Learning for the Digital Age | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Research indicates that, at every age level, people take their writing more seriously when it will be evaluated by peers than when it is to be judged by teachers. Online blogs directed at peers exhibit fewer typographical and factual errors, less plagiarism, and generally better, more elegant and persuasive prose than classroom assignments by the same writers. Longitudinal studies of student writers conducted by Stanford University's Andrea Lunsford, a professor of English, assessed student writing at Stanford year after year. Lunsford surprised everyone with her findings that students were becoming more literate, rhetorically dexterous, and fluent—not less, as many feared. The Internet, she discovered, had allowed them to develop their writing."

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September 30, 2011 1:04 PM
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e-Learning for Kids: Free education web site for children of all ages

e-Learning for Kids: Free education web site for children of all ages | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
e-Learning for Kids is a global nonprofit foundation dedicated to free and fun online learning for kids of all ages.
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September 30, 2011 12:53 PM
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Students Love Technology

Students Love Technology | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

While it's no secret that students are addicted to technology, the specifics of their gadget usage have never been studied scientifically - until now.


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September 30, 2011 12:40 PM
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Game-Based Learning Units for the Everyday Teacher

Game-Based Learning Units for the Everyday Teacher | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A game-based unit includes structures, themes, and mechanisms for trial and error.
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September 30, 2011 12:30 PM
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Infographic: A Visual History of Twitter

Infographic: A Visual History of Twitter | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
This infographic details Twitter's most influential content creators, its staggering adoption rates and struggle to turn a profit.

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September 29, 2011 5:09 PM
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Schools learn to work with cell phones in class

Schools learn to work with cell phones in class | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
As technology evolves, society often follows, which is why some Metro Detroit schools are softening their former restrictions on cellphone use in the classroom.
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