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Daryl Bambic

Computers in schools: money well-spent, Concordia University study says - 0 views

  • at thousands of studies and comparing achievement in classrooms that used computer technology with those that used little or none.
  • used to support teaching
  • The researchers' preliminary analyses show that things like PowerPoint presentations don't have much effect on student learning or attitude, Schmid said.
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  • "Where technology does have a positive impact is when it actively engages students, when it's used as a communication tool, when it's used for things like simulations or games that enable students to actively manipulate the environment."
  • eachers in Quebec aren't very familiar with the use of technology to promote learning, said Schmid, who says the problem is compounded by the fact that students are increasingly computer savvy.
Daryl Bambic

Copyright overview - Copibec - 5 views

  • presenting films/movies
  • As a general rule, those uses are among authors’ exclusive rights under the Copyright Act.
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      It is important that teachers read the Terms of Service to understand their rights.  
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  • such as displaying an excerpt from a work on a smartboard as long as the work is not commercially available for purchase.
  • The use of works that are legally available from a freely accessible website is also allowed as long as there is no clearly visible notice prohibiting the use of the work or there is no technological measure limiting access to the work.
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    Thanks again- good to have it bookmarked for reference purposes!
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    Is there a percentage of a text that I can copy?
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