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She argues that for children to become successful adults, they need to know more than just how to read, write and multiply. They need to learn fundamental social skills, such as the ability to “persist in goal-oriented activity, to seek help when needed, and to participate in and benefit from relationships.” The arts are an invaluable teaching tool in this regard, in that they “naturally and frequently involve group tasks,” she notes. “Activities such as dramatic play or dancing in unison provide a venue for learning collaboration and cooperation.”

“If all teacher certification programs at the elementary level were to equip teacher candidates with arts-based techniques for supporting the social-emotional development of children,” she writes, “this would not only benefit students but also create a broader base of support for the ar

This is an aggregate of blog posts written about integrating mobile learning into the classroom.

experts say the future of education may revolve around these hand-held instruments.

Using the tools students are most comfortable with keeps them interested in class, he said.

“At least at the high school level, we need to allow them to use the technology they have,” he said. “If you don’t, it’s almost like tying their hands.”

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sing portable computing devices (such as laptops, tablet PCs, PDAs, and smart phones) with wireless networks enables mobility and mobile learning, allowing teaching and learning to extend to spaces beyond the traditional classroom. Within the classroom, mobile learning gives instructors and learners increased flexibility and new opportunities for interaction. Mobile technologies support learning experiences that are collaborative, accessible, and integrated with the world beyond the c

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ext blast through Remind101, asking them a challenge question that’s related to the day’s lesson. “First person to tell me the units on K for a second order reaction gets chocolate,” he types and sends off. His students know he does this regularly, so they’re constantly anticipating the question during the day, in and out of class.

fun ways to stay motivated in our day,

hum gets louder when kids are excited or working together, then quieter again when they’re working out problems on their individual little whiteboards

my ten reasons why I believe your students should be blogging:

1. It helps students think global.

It indirectly improves students' grammar and spelling.

129 students were taught to read and write using an iPad, while the remaining 137 were taught the 'old fashioned' way, using pen and paper.

in every single literacy test, students using the iPad outperformed those who did not use the tablet, and by a significant margin.

iPad has allowed them to maximise the time spent on teaching the lesson,

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etting students know about last minute news like canceled classes.

: Instead of emailing each other or waiting to meet in class, students can collaborate on projects and keep track of changes by using a Twitter hashtag.