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Teaching students how to manage digital distractions

Teaching students how to manage digital distractions | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it

"The solution: teaching students how to use technology
So, what are teachers to do in this case? What do you do when your school’s policy isn’t well defined in terms of device use?

"Instead of ignoring the importance of technology in our students’ lives, we can use it to teach and to teach them how to manage their behavior around their own devices. Here are a few ideas that can successfully be implemented in any classroom:"


Via Jim Lerman, David W. Deeds, Peter Mellow
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How this edtech startup helps teachers solve the digital distraction problem « Educational Technology 

How this edtech startup helps teachers solve the digital distraction problem « Educational Technology  | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it

"With the surge in classroom technology use, a few edtech companies have stepped up to combat the issues schools are facing on a daily basis. One company that is helping with digital distraction is NetRef. The software allows teachers to control what their students are doing online in the classroom, both on school and with student-owned devices ..."


Via Leona Ungerer
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Digital Devices in the Classroom Can Hinder Long-Term Retention

Digital Devices in the Classroom Can Hinder Long-Term Retention | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
The question of whether or not to allow students to use smartphones, laptops and other technology in the classroom has been long-debated, and at times

Via Peter Mellow
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The distracted student mind — enhancing its focus and attention

The distracted student mind — enhancing its focus and attention | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
Just how big of a problem is digital distraction for students, and how can educators respond?

Via Ivon Prefontaine, PhD, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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