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Strong leadership is the key to improving the way resources are allocated and utilized in order to positively impact learning.

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Educators need to select educational technology that is not only motivational, but ultimately improves student performance.

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Teachers of students with special needs by:

creating an environment of acceptance in the classroom

learning and implementing effective strategies which include the use of assistive technologies

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Special needs students are often:

unsure of themselves

acting like they understand something when they really do not

targets of bullying

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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal agencies to create and develop content accessible to students with disabilities, including instructional software being used by K-12 students.

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Glossing is commonly used in language learning software, to translate words from the primary language (L1) to the secondary language (L2).

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Glossing is a technique used in learning software to improve vocabulary development.

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In-text glossing decreases cognitive load.

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Virtual reality is the latest step in the evolution of video and animation as an effective medium for learning.

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KING TUT TOMB DISCOVERY BY HOWARD CARTER IN 1922 IS NOW COMING BACK TO LIFE THANKS TO VIRTUAL REALITY

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I wonder how much information students retain from a virtual field trip.  I also wonder if the experience will inspire them to travel and learn about different people and places.

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I wonder if distance education can be used to effectively differentiate instruction in the classroom.

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I wonder if producing a video helps students retain information about a particular topic. A survey of my students after they watched their final projects, indicated the students preferred creating the video over writing informational text.

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I wonder if my students will be able to transfer what they are learning in class to the Smarter and Balanced Assessment. I'm concerned that most of their time is spent figuring out how to input their answers correctly, and less concern is given to the accuracy of their responses.

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The Skype activity increased their motivation to listen to and ask questions of our expert, but I wonder if the DE experience impacted students' interest in government and law.

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I wonder how students would react to having a computer at their disposal anytime it is needed in the classroom. Will the devices be effective in enhancing learning, or will they be more of a distraction?

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I wonder if participating in Hour of Code impacted students' interest in coding. The students loved playing Disney's Moana coding game, and they're still asking me if they can spend more time coding in class, but I wonder if they're really interested in coding, or if they just want to play video games during class time.

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Instructional software can improve student performance.

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Presentation of information can increase motivation and decrease cognitive load.

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FINAL:  Vocabulary Knowledge Development

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FINAL:  Vocabulary Knowledge Development

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Educational software can effectively develop vocabulary knowledge.