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Smithsonian Education - Students - Science & Nature - 0 views

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  •   Sizing Up the UniverseHow big? How far? Explore the universe by starting in your own backyard.Smithsonian Educatio
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    Learning resource for students with a variety of articles
Kelli Hedgepath

elearn Magazine: How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom - 0 views

  • The teacher's primary role is to help students understand particular subject matter. Everything else is secondary. Therefore, the focus of any computer-related professional development should not be on the technology itself, but on how computers can improve performance in these core areas of the teacher's "job."
  • This limited use may have multiple causes: Teachers may be overwhelmed by demands of testing; they may not see the value of instructional technologies in their particular content area; they may work in environments where principals do not understand or encourage technology use; and the types of software most helpful in instruction are not always the types of applications students know how—or want—to use.
  • job-related, focused on the core competencies of the classroom, not technology just enough, emphasizing increased comfort, not proficiency, with computers and management of limited technology resources just in time, meaning teacher are provided with skills as and when needed just in case teachers need to plan for contingencies accompanied by a "just try it" attitude, wherein instructors apply both pressure and support to compel teachers to use what they've learned.
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  • Email Article To From Note Privacy & Terms How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom The 5J Approach By Mary Burns / September 2010 Print Email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on more var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Comments (2) Instapaper (function() { var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0], rdb = document.createElement('script'); rdb.type = 'text/javascript'; rdb.async = true; rdb.src = document.location.protocol + '//www.readability.com/embed.js'; s.parentNode.insertBefore(rdb, s); })(); Recent reports (from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF], for example) point to teachers' continuing difficulties integrating technology into classroom learning. Despite access to technology and despite the fact that novice teachers are entering the classroom with far more advanced technology skills than their counterparts of an earlier age, only 39 percent of teachers report "moderate" or "frequent" use of technology as an instructional tool (Grunwald Associates, 2010).
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    Approaches on how teachers should use technology in the classroom. The 5J approach.
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    " How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom The 5J Approach By Mary Burns / September 2010 Print Email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on more Comments (2) Instapaper Recent reports (from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF], for example) point to teachers' continuing difficulties integrating technology into classroom learning. Despite access to technology and despite the fact that novice teachers are entering the classroom with far more advanced technology skills than their counterparts of an earlier age, only 39 percent of teachers report "moderate" or "frequent" use of technology as an instructional tool (Grunwald Associates, 2010)."
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    " How to Help Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom The 5J Approach By Mary Burns / September 2010 Print Email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on more Comments (2) Instapaper Recent reports (from The Chronicle of Higher Education and Walden University [PDF], for example) point to teachers' continuing difficulties integrating technology into classroom learning. Despite access to technology and despite the fact that novice teachers are entering the classroom with far more advanced technology skills than their counterparts of an earlier age, only 39 percent of teachers report "moderate" or "frequent" use of technology as an instructional tool (Grunwald Associates, 2010). This limited use may have multiple causes: Teachers may be overwhelmed by demands of testing; they may not see the value of instructional technologies in their particular content area; they may work in environments where principals do not understand or encourage technology use; and the types of software most helpful in instruction are not always the types of applications students know how-or want-to use."
Adrew Mindham

Educators Work To Better Integrate Technology Into The Classroom - US News and World Re... - 0 views

  • American university professors do not teach education students a universal, tried-and-true method for how to incorporate technology in their classroom instruction. That the digital revolution evolves at a rapid pace and that technology has become so subject-specific means universities cannot address these shifts and create a standard curriculum. As a result, educators have become more resourceful and ingenious in their teaching, professors say.
Maddi Starr

BA/Early Childhood Education | Ashford University - 0 views

  • Strengthen your education skills while enhancing your understanding of the many aspects of children's development and education when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education onlinefrom Ashford University.
  • BA/Early Childhood Education – specialization:
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    This would be important for being a teacher because it shows a lot about where to find a job and requirements towards that job.
Alyson Denman

Technology in the Classroom | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets - 0 views

  • revalence of technology in children's daily lives requires parents and teachers to master new literacies, including keyboarding, word processing, Internet research skills, multimedia production, and social networking. Technology is proving to be valuable in support of effective reading and writing instruction, universal access to instructional materials, assessment, professional collaboration, and home-to-school communication.
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    This site would be useful to use technology to help struggling readers.
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    "The prevalence of technology in children's daily lives requires parents and teachers to master new literacies, including keyboarding, word processing, Internet research skills, multimedia production, and social networking. Technology is proving to be valuable in support of effective reading and writing instruction, universal access to instructional materials, assessment, professional collaboration, and home-to-school communication. "
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    This Website offers information about reading e-books. It is helpful since most classrooms have access ipads or tablets. Student often get excited to use technology, there for the are excited to read
sidney steinmann

How Technology Enhances Teaching and Learning | Center for Teaching | Vanderbilt Univer... - 0 views

  • Last semester, Tomarken also faced another problem – the lack of a good textbook for teaching structural equation modeling to social science students – that he solved using technology. “There is no book that is perfect, that really is appropriate, for this class. There are either books that tend to be too easy or too hard or just not broad enough in scope.” Tomarken solved this problem using the Prometheus system, by placing his lecture notes on the web. This not only replaced the textbook, it allowed students to spend more time focused on the lecture and less time copying formulas from the board. “I told them, you don’t have to write anything, it’s all on the web, just listen.”
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Jackie Melbye

Archived: Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students - 0 views

  • Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons.
  • The student is actively making choices about how to generate, obtain, manipulate, or display information.
  • The teacher's role changes as well. The teacher is no longer the center of attention as the dispenser of information, but rather plays the role of facilitator, setting project goals and providing guidelines and resources, moving from student to student or group to group, providing suggestions and support for student activity.
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  • Another effect of technology cited by a great majority of teachers is an increased inclination on the part of students to work cooperatively and to provide peer tutoring. While many of the classrooms we observed assigned technology-based projects to small groups of students, as discussed above, there was al
  • so considerable tutoring going on around the use of technology itself.
  • Increased Use of Outside Resources Teachers from 10 out of 17 classrooms observed at length cited increased use of outside resources as a benefit of using technology. This effect was most obvious in classrooms that had incorporated telecommunications activities (see examples), but other classes used technologies such as satellite broadcasts, telefacsimiles, and the telephone to help bring in outside resources.
  • Increased Motivation and Self Esteem
  • The most common--and in fact, nearly universal--teacher-reported effect on students was an increase in motivation. Teachers and students are sometimes surprised at the level of technology-based accomplishment displayed by students who have shown much less initiative or facility with more conventional academic tasks:
  • student self esteem.
  • Change in Student and Teacher Roles
  • Improved Design Skills/Attention to Audience
  • Project-based work (such as the City Building Project and the Student-Run Manufacturing Company) and cooperative learning approaches prompt this change in roles, whether technology is used or not. However, tool uses of technology are highly compatible with this new teacher role, since they stimulate so much active mental work on the part of students. Moreover, when the venue for work is technology, the teacher often finds him or herself joined by many peer coaches--students who are technology savvy and eager to share their knowledge with others.
  • The kids that don't necessarily star can become the stars. [with technology]. My favorite is this boy . . . who had major problems at home. He figured out a way to make music by getting the computer to play certain letters by certain powers and it changed the musical tone of the note and he actually wrote a piece. He stayed in every recess. . . . When I asked him what he was working on, he wouldn't tell me. Then he asked if he could put his HyperCard stack on my computer because it was hooked up to speakers. I said "sure" and at recess. . . he put it on my computer and played his music and literally stopped the room. And for months he had kids begging him at recess, every recess, to teach them how to make music. And for that particular kid it was the world because he really was not successful academically and was having lots of problems. . . . This really changed him for that school year. -Elementary school teacher
  • More Collaboration with Peers
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      Technology benefits a classroom greatly.
  • Increased Motivation and Self Esteem The most common--and in fact, nearly universal--teacher-reported effect on students was an increase in motivation. Teachers and students are sometimes surprised at the level of technology-based accomplishment displayed by students who have shown much less initiative or facility with more conventional academic tasks: The kids that don't necessarily star can become the stars. [with technology]. My favorite is this boy . . . who had major problems at home. He figured out a way to make music by getting the computer to play certain letters by certain powers and it changed the musical tone of the note and he actually wrote a piece. He stayed in every recess. . . . When I asked him what he was working on, he wouldn't tell me. Then he asked if he could put his HyperCard stack on my computer because it was hooked up to speakers. I said "sure" and at recess. . . he put it on my computer and played his music and literally stopped the room. And for months he had kids begging him at recess, every recess, to teach them how to make music. And for that particular kid it was the world because he really was not successful academically and was having lots of problems. . . . This really changed him for that school year. -Elementary school teacher Teachers talked about motivation from a number of different perspectives. Some mentioned motivation with respect to working in a specific subject area, for example, a greater willingness to write or to work on computational skills. Others spoke in terms of more general motivational effects--student satisfaction with the immediate feedback provided by the computer and the sense of accomplishment and power gained in working with technology:
  • . It is possible for students to get so caught up in issues such as type font or audio clips that they pay less attention to the substantive content of their product.
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    This article talks about some of the benefits and effects that technology has on the classroom, students, and teachers.
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    A article describing how technology has changed the teacher/student relationship. Also how technology has helped change learning. 
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    This site is to show how important technology is in the classroom for the students to learn.
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    This site describes the effects that technology has on the students within the classroom.
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    This article shows how technology helps with student motivation.
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    Some downfalls to technology in the classroom. 
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    The student is actively making choices about how to generate, obtain, manipulate, or display information. Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons
Scott Kendziorski

Multimedia Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf - 0 views

  • Multimedia materials and environments can provide multiple representations of concepts that are more meaningful to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. When universally designed, such materials can also improve learning for students with a range of other needs and strengths, see Universal Design for Learning in a Digital Multimedia Environment.
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    Resources for Teachers who work with Deaf students
Jada Avila

More High Schools Implement iPad Programs - US News - 0 views

  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings & Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings & Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT
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    I think this is useful to teachers because it helps them develop their lesson plans.
Kaleigh Maclay

Study: Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom - US News - 0 views

  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings &amp; Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings &amp; Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC<
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      What about those schools that can not afford to have it within their budget?
  • can't just hand out iPads just for professional development or training for the teachers
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  • left class with more questions than answers
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  • lively, engaging discussion
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    Positive impact of technology in the classroom.
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    As a teacher noticed that her students were struggling with the concepts of the lecture, the teacher decided to upload the class lectures to iTunes. The students could have access to the class material on their own time.
rosewiczad30

Using Presentation Technology in the Classroom | University of Wisconsin Whitewater - 0 views

  • make it easier for students to take notes and track instructor thinking
  • If an instructor has taken time to write it down, it must be worth the student writing down. Students will assume anything appearing on a PowerPoint slide is important, unless they are told specifically by the instructor to focus on some points of information and not others. Some of us like having the slides available on BlackBoard before class, some of us don't.
  • Effective instructors are likely to use technology effectively
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  • Strive for balance: make sure that there are equal doses of technology and human interaction.&nbsp;
  • PowerPoint may stimulate, or it may overload. Balance: half of a student's notes might come from PowerPoint, the other half should be things derived from the instructor or the remarks of other students.
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    Advice for instructors to effectively use technology, specifically powerpoints, in a classroom setting.
Alexis Lyans

15 Assistive Technology Tools For Students With Disabilities - 0 views

  • One tool to help students with disabilities even in the face of a special education teacher shortage is assistive technology. Today, assistive technology can help students with certain disabilities learn more effectively. Ranging in sophistication from “low” technologies such as a graphic organizer worksheet to “high” technologies including cutting-edge software and smartphone apps, assistive technology is a growing and dynamic field.
  • Text-To-Speech Assistive Tools
  • Intel Reader
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  • FM Systems
  • Graphic organizers can be effective in helping students to organize their thoughts during the writing process.
  • Kurzweil 3000
  • Sound-Field Systems
  • Sip-and-Puff Systems
  • Jouse3
  • Sip-and-Puff Systems From Origin Instruments
  • Proofreading Software
  • Ginger
  • Ghotit
  • Math Simulations
  • Certification is a faster way for current teachers to qualify to teach this growing population. At Alvernia University Online, teachers can pursue a special education certification for grades PreK-8 or 7-12 to help make a difference for children with special needs. They will also improve their marketability in the process, gaining additional opportunities for their career.
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    This article gives multiple types of technologies and ideas to integrate into a special education classroom to enable the growth of all students. 
Ross Lemke

Apple - Education - iPad makes the perfect learning companion. - 0 views

  • iPad is transforming the way we teach and learn. Powerful creative tools, interactive textbooks, and a universe of apps and content make for endless learning possibilities. All on a device everyone already loves to use.
  • iPad is transforming the way we teach and learn. Powerful creative tools, interactive textbooks, and a universe of apps and content make for endless learning possibilities. All on a device everyone already loves to use.
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    Using iPads in schools.
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    Is useful to educate teachers on ways to use an ipad in the classroom. 
Lauren Finke

5 Unique Uses of Twitter in the Classroom - US News - 0 views

  • "[Twitter] is not something I'm going to be using to chat [with students]," Newman says. "I use it as an additional way to let students know if there's some last-minute news, like class being cancelled."
  • Creating a personal brand. A motivation for going to college is to prepare for a future in the workplace. But good grades without a strong personal brand may not lead to immediate employment, says Alyssa Hammond, associate director of undergraduate career services and adjunct professor at Bentley University.
  • 2. Learning to be concise. Although writing lengthy essays about the Declaration of Independence or the Federalist Papers involves heavy research and labor, exacting a response to these materials in 140 characters or fewer can also require deep thought.
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  • In the course, students were required to build a personal brand on Twitter, deciding what type of voice and content they would produce for their online community.
  • "I think [Twitter in the classroom] would be well received if it were used in a good way," Machielse says. "I think if [professors] are using it just for the sake of using technology, students are going to complain about it."
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    5 Unique Uses of Twitter in the Classroom
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    how you can bring twitter into the classroom in an educational way
emduhr4

Opportunities | University of Wisconsin Whitewater - 0 views

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    This is a list of information including many great resources for undergraduate students studying education. 
salamonegt22

Adjective Detective - The Children's University of Manchester - 0 views

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    © 2012 This website is produced by the Student Recruitment, Admissions and International Development Division at The University of Manchester
Jessica Splittgerber

Why Math is So Important - 0 views

  • students who take geometry in high school have about an 80 percent chance of attending college regardless of race, religion and family income
  • Taking math is important if you're considering attending a college, university or technical schoo
  • You not only need to take math so you can have it on your transcript, you also need math skills for standardized tests such as the SATs and ACT
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  • how math can help you prepare for a career. The skills that you learn in math courses may be applicable down the line, even if you are not studying to become an engineer or an accountant
  • The ability to identify and analyze patterns
  • Logic and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to see relationship
  • Problem solving skills
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    Reasons why Math is important
Brianna Reid

Technology for Education - Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation - Carnegie Mell... - 1 views

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    Basics of teaching with technology
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    This is a good way to see what kinds of technology is out there to incorporate into teaching. It gives more than one example as well so I can see what other options there are other than just one way of technology. 
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    Research on whether teaching with a chalkboard or a SMART Board are more useful in a classroom. Enhancing the classroom with technology.
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    This site will help teach how to digitally evaluate written work and to meet with students electronically.
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    This site would be helpful because it shows different ways that teachers can incorporate technology into the classrooms. It also shows that these technologies can help the class participate in active learning.
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    This site would be useful for teachers because they can get ideas of how to improve their classroom lessons. 
Jenny buck

The Tech-Driven Classroom Is Here, But Grades Are Mixed - Forbes - 0 views

  • Enter education technology (or “ed tech”), the much-touted panacea for all that befalls the American teacher. Hailed as the “great equalizer” for its ability to provide universal access to information via the Internet, ed tech has been, in practice, more hype than reality. The problem is that, historically, education technology added more maintenance, upgrade, and teaching burdens to an already overburdened — and often technologically under-prepared and un-enthused — teaching cohort, while failing to meet the specific needs of highly particular, and easily distracted students.
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    This article is helpful to learn about tech-driven classrooms.
brittany vassios

5 Ways to Use Technology in the Special Education Classroom | Concordia University - Po... - 0 views

  • Word Prediction Software – Word Prediction Software simply predicts the words that are being typed to reduce the number of keystrokes used to input the word. Once several letters of the word are typed, a list of words pops up and the student selects the correct word. Some versions of the software base the list of words on the letters keyed and other versions will base the choice on context and grammar. Tablets and iPads – Tablets and iPads are the hottest must haves in the technology market. These devices can be used like a computer, an imaging device, a camera, a projector, a mouse, a keyboard, and a remote device for a white boards. The use of tablets and iPads as technology in special education classrooms is limitless and app developers, parents, specialists and doctors are always searching for more unique ways to employ these devices.
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    Ways that technology is used in the classroom, and how companies have not forgotten people with special needs and have listed things to accompany their needs.
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    Helpful when trying to incorporate technology into the classroom.
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    Helpful when trying to incorporate technology into the classroom.
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    This website describes five ways that technology can help students in a special education classroom. It bookmarks different operating systems, word prediction software, and how to create Braille. It also speaks about how iPads and apps can be used to assist students.
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    This site provides plenty of feedback on children with a range of disabilities and why technology would be useful and helpful. Also, it lists different types of technologies that are available for use.
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