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Dianne Krause

Research dispels common ed-tech myths | Research | eSchoolNews.com - 0 views

  • Contrary to popular opinion, newer teachers aren’t any more likely to use technology in their lessons than veteran teachers, and a lack of access to technology does not appear to be the main reason why teachers do not use it: These are among the common perceptions about education technology that new research from Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership appears to dispel.
  • it is clear that frequent technology use is associated with greater emphasis on and perceived benefits of 21st-century skills.”
  • Another finding that could surprise some people is that a lack of access to technology doesn’t appear to be the main reason why teachers don’t use technology in their instruction
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  • There could be two reasons for this, Knezek added: Either they are coming out of teacher preparation programs unprepared to integrate technology effectively, or they’re entering a school environment where they’re not encouraged to do so.
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    "Contrary to popular opinion, newer teachers aren't any more likely to use technology in their lessons than veteran teachers, and a lack of access to technology does not appear to be the main reason why teachers do not use it: These are among the common perceptions about education technology that new research from Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership appears to dispel."
Dianne Krause

Storynory: Free Audio Stories for Kids - 1 views

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    Storynory is an online treasure trove of audio stories. Here you will find a mixture of new stories, fairy tales, and specially adapted myths and histories. We also have a sprinkling of verse.
Dianne Krause

Debunking Five Myths About Project-Based Learning| The Committed Sardine - 1 views

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    Many teachers and administrators -- not to mention the general public -- might have the wrong impression of PBL. Maybe they have stereotypical views of what a "project" is, or they've seen poor examples of it in the past. Or they can't imagine how it could fit in today's landscape of standards and testing ("Oh yeah, we did that in the 90's, but things were different then.") Here are some common misconceptions and how you could respond with a "fact check" if you're trying to explain or defend PBL.
sdazone

8 Social Media Myths to Dispel - 0 views

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    As an individual running your own little business, you should be aware that the sales and marketing landscape has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. A decade ago, "social media" wasn't in our vocabulary! Today, it is clearly the medium to communicate with your current and potential customers.
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