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Trainer’s Notebook: The Importance of Hands-On Learning

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As part of the class , we look at different examples of networked strategies and digital platforms and tools and how they can be used to advance civil society goals. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand how the feng shui of a classroom impacts learning. That’s why I always enjoy teaching in flexible classroom spaces.

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Flexible Space: The Secret To Designing Powerful Training

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Graduate Students at MIIS Class Doing Group Exercise in Flexible Classroom Space. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related. The flexible classroom is a large open space. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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The Triple Bottom Line in India: Software, Quality Education, and Early Learning

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Rufina’s new job is working for an education software start up that is developing operational software for schools It is called: EnTeEf: “Enabling Teachers’ Effectiveness “ in classrooms. At the Sujaya School, I visited a second grade art class. I also visited the sixth grade class. www.enteef.com.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

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During the pandemic, these local education leaders have been critical in identifying and launching initiatives that not only assist girls in continuing their education during school closures, but also help them get back in the classroom when schools reopen. It doesn’t require internet access. with radio-based education during the pandemic.

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TechSoup for Libraries Spotlight: Amber Slaven of Bellevue Library

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This one's about Amber Slaven, a librarian who got her start at Bellevue Library with a pretty great gig: driving a Winnebago outfitted as a mobile computer classroom. She also managed up to 100 volunteers at a time to help teach classes in her library system and offered some tips on ensuring a smooth volunteer experience.

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PowerMyLearning: Free Online Education Games and Videos for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

Educators can also create "classes," which are groupings of students (one to 1,000) that they want to share playlists with. It is designed not only to enhance instruction in the classroom, but also to extend learning beyond the classroom. International NGOs and Libraries.

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Creating Learning Experiences That Connect, Inspire, and Engage

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On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This is important for both online and offline instructional delivery. Then he asks one of the multiple-choice questions.