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Establishing relationships helps education leaders ensure that their edtech investments are useful and impactful

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There’s a greater appetite to try new educational models as schools try to adjust to the social and emotional needs of students returning from periods of pandemic lockdowns and other disruptions of the past few years.

But before schools can try out new models, schools have to know what’s out there.

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Things need to change if schools are to meet the needs of the contemporary learner. Below are 6 ways to make the classroom of the future.

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Assignments are an essential part of the evaluation process. They are also one of the most time-consuming tasks for teachers. Creating different types of assignments takes time and patience. You have to think about each class and tailor the content, instructions, and requirements based on their level. Afterward, you have to invest at least twice as much time checking and grading your students’ work. 

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As teachers embrace digital tools for online learning, many online tools can enhance and facilitate the organization and delivery of courses. Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Slides, and Google Jamboard have the power to deliver more efficient and effective learning experiences. These digital tools can support professors as they organize course information while also enhancing student collaboration.

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Technology is being pushed in the classrooms like never before. One of the musts of classroom instruction nowadays is the use of EdTech. In fact, principles walk through the classrooms to do their five-minute checks with a list, and one of the things they check is, “Is the teacher using technology?” However, many principles fail to check if the technology is being used correctly or if time is being wasted on low-level technology learning.

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Before the pandemic teachers had a lot of latitude in how much and whether to teach online and personalize students’ digital learning. Students largely pursued their interests and opportunities out of school on social media through YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and other platforms.
 
But the pandemic forced U.S. teachers and students into some form of online teaching and learning.

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Instructional designers are experts in online learning. A good working relationship with faculty can create a satisfying course experience for both faculty and students.

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Why choose the Master of Education in Educational Technology from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley? Click on the following link to learn more: http://utrgv.edu/edtech

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There are many ways in which a person can evaluate an online learning program. However, many organizations do not know about these methods or how to apply them. 

Ineffective evaluation will often result in faulty learning systems that leave students unsatisfied. For this reason, we will be discussing three ways in which you can effectively evaluate your online learning program. 

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For many parents out there, it's quite daunting to fathom the concept of online tutoring. They think that providing their kid with homeschooling or online tutoring will be considered less attractive and it can not replace the experience of the traditional classroom method.

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Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson.

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As they create on Tik Tok, post to Instagram, and snap on Snapchat, many students are ahead of the curve when it comes to social media and tech. Educators, especially those who are not digital natives themselves, are often overwhelmed with trying to keep up with the ever-changing social media trends. And teaching their students how to use social media responsibly is even more challenging. In light of this, we’re excited to see one state making moves to empower and equip students to navigate their social lives online. 

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In an era dominated by constant information and the desire to be social, should the tone of thinking for students be different?

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Solutions from GoGuardian and Pear Deck help teachers generate student engagement and maximize instructional time with real-time views of student work.

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"Last week brought one of those surprising new gadget announcements from a tech giant, with Amazon unveiling a home robot it calls Astro, a rolling contraption about the size of a small dog with a screen for a head and a cup holder so it can bring its owner a drink.

This got us thinking—what could the rise of low-cost robots mean for education?"

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