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Science Abstracts.
e-Learning Programs
Come in All Shapes and Sizes
From Alaska to Arkansas, Districts Are Experimenting
with Online Learning to Solve Access Problems
Shawn Coyle, Thea Jones, and Shirley Kirk Pickle
Here’s a sample of online learning programs serving very different
populations: a small district spread over a vast area, a large inner-city
school district, and a statewide program serving numerous districts.
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Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning
Virtual Worlds in the Classroom
Maureen Yoder
Multiuser virtual environments (MUVEs) teach students social,
technical, and practical life skills in a setting that is
engaging and playful. You might be surprised how
much these virtual environments teach
students about global awareness.
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Grounded Tech Integration
An Effective Approach Based on Content,
Pedagogy, and Teacher Planning
Judi Harris and Mark Hofer
Successful technology integration must focus on standards-based,
curriculum-related learning outcomes rather than on the technologies
themselves. In the first installment of an eight-part series, we offer
a grounded approach to technology integration based on content,
pedagogy, and how teachers plan instruction.
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