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Reasons to Introduce Social Media in the Classroom

May 24, 2013
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We have already covered some of the reasons why your students should be blogging in 2013. However, that’s not the only thing recommended for them as there is something else that can be considered as a cross-curricular activity and can be used to develop new skills. Students can now find career building courses in different [...]

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Tablets in the Classroom: Paperless Education

April 12, 2013
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As tablets gain in popularity, many are beginning to see their usefulness in various areas of life. Although there are a few that are skeptical about using tablets in the school districts, there is still great potential to using them. Most of the arguments that float around the Internet are from districts whose teachers neglected to [...]

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3 Essential Steps to Become a Blogger and Resources to Help You Get Started

March 21, 2013

Blogging is being increasingly incorporated in today’s learning landscape. It’s no longer just for aspiring writers, business, and for hobby bloggers. Blogging is now an instrument of learning for many. One testament to blogging’s increasing popularity in the classroom can be seen at KidBlog. It’s a WordPress hosted blogging that’s specifically designed for students and [...]

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The Most Promising Educational Technologies for 2013-2014

March 10, 2013
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The face of education is changing. The education model created in the 1800s by top universities around the world are no longer applicable in today’s modern world. The academic world has resisted the changes that technology has brought to the world, but eventually, even the most stubborn universities now acknowledge the advantages of technology in [...]

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What to Look for in Classroom Technology

February 28, 2013
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With so many options on the market to integrate technology in the classroom, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Of course cost and electronic compatibility with your own classroom are on the top of everyone’s mind but here are few other things to consider when choosing what technology to implement. Access Whether it’s a [...]

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5 Reasons Why Mobile Learning is Ideal

February 20, 2013

As smartphones and tablets gain popularity, methods of education seem to follow suit. With millions of devices in the hands of a large portion of the population, educational methods can expand and offer a venue of learning that wouldn’t have been perceived in the 1990s. Mobile devices give people a chance to continue education without [...]

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How Students Can Use Pinterest to Their Advantage

January 31, 2013
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Pinterest is a photo sharing website for people who are enthusiasts of photo capturing, editing and uploading, which was invented in 2010. During the last two years, Pinterest has achieved phenomenal success in the world of photo sharing and social media. It has become a unique identity for students majoring in graphic design and media [...]

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