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From laptops to tablets and smartphones, schools and universities across the globe are testing out a more dynamic learning environment, where students bring and use their choice of technologically assistive devices in the classroom.

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Technology for flexible learning

This website discusses the importance of storytelling when teaching new material to a class. We felt like when most people think of storytelling they only think of teaching in that method to younger kids but it can actually be beneficial to all ages. We thought this website had a lot of good reasons and facts as to why storytelling can be beneficial in the classroom.

This article is a good read because at the bottom it gives tips on how to get people engaged and do what you want them to do!  Highlighted in green is the important tips I took out of this read. 

A good story can make or break a presentation, article, or conversation. But why is that? When Buffer co-founder Leo Widrich started to market his product through stories instead of benefits and bullet points, sign-ups went through the roof. Here he shares the science of why storytelling is so uniquely powerful.

This article about Edmodo participating in the Open Education Symposium informs readers about a new tool featured for Edmodo. Edmodo Spotlight makes the communication between students and the teacher more efficient and worthwhile in the process of learning new material.

The future of technology in the classroom is explained to be BYOD or Bring Your Own Device. This is explained in the article, along with the risks and benefits of this option of integration of technology in classrooms in the 21st century.