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AUGUST 24, 2023

How does this argument hold up under scrutiny?” They’ll prod you to analyze different sides of an argument, push your boundaries, and consider viewpoints you might have dismissed at first glance. They’ll guide you in dissecting an essay to identify the central themes, arguments, and underlying messages.

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JUNE 9, 2022

They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. provide a concluding statement that follows from argument presented. Educational links.

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MAY 18, 2023

We recommend you choose a narrow topic and explore free essay examples at StudyDriver.com where you’ll find valuable ideas and techniques for effectively developing your writing style and creating persuasive arguments. Talk about related arguments from your course and use another section to educate readers beyond the course.

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APRIL 30, 2024

AI writing helpers’ real-time feedback on grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and argument structure is their crucial draw. These programs create essays and provide critical comments to help students improve their drafts. On-demand help is beneficial in educational settings where traditional support services are scarce or overloaded.

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JULY 12, 2022

So for this week’s podcast we’re diving into his argument, talking to a philosophy professor who studied with Hussain and regularly teaches the paper to his own students. That scholar is Hamish Russell, a graduate student and part-time assistant professor at the University of Toronto. That's right. It's some value of solidarity.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

It’s a classic idea : In the 1600s it was the basic model of evaluation at Oxford and Cambridge (with the grilling by professors done in Latin), and it was pretty much what Socrates did to his students. Oral exams, she adds, give professors a window into how students think through problems — a concept called metacognition.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

The civil rights folks liked the idea that legacy preferences were there to the extent that they could make an argument that, ‘Listen, there are all sorts of preferences in college admissions,’ and so race should be allowed as one of those factors.” But even that financial argument is not well-founded, argues Kahlenberg.

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MAY 15, 2022

More recently, I had connected Jonathan to a friend and coauthor of mine on the paper “ Disrupting Law School ,” Villanova Law Professor Michele Pistone, to help her with the instructional design for the online program she has now launched around immigration training for advocates.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Read on… For more websites that teach civics for MS and HS, check out these: Argument Wars. Massachusetts earned a grade of A- (the highest grade earned by any state) and is listed as one of only five exemplar states. Civics games. How Laws are Made. Public Policy and the Executive and Legislative Branches Quiz. Public Policy Matching.

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MAY 7, 2024

Since the sudden rise of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, many teachers and professors have started using AI detectors to check their students’ work. The idea is that the detectors will catch if a student has had a robot do their work for them. You know my new thing also is verbal communication. Because that's something AI can't do.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

University professors must emphasize this fact. In an argumentative essay, the cause-and-effect lays forth the chain of events that led to the current state of affairs. It’s the driving force behind all events. It is the thing that triggers subsequent events.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Of course such questions might be used innocently as shorthand for more complex assertions, so the diagnosis of technocentrism must be confirmed by careful examination of the arguments in which they are embedded.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Built for Flexibility The first known course that called itself HyFlex emerged in 2006 , at San Francisco State University, taught by Brian Beatty, a professor of instructional design and technology. The proponents of HyFlex classes are often making a larger argument against the standard lecture model of teaching that is the norm at colleges.

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MAY 16, 2023

Besides, the paper outline will guarantee that your text follows a logical structure, includes well-supported arguments, and is easy to read. This will further help you frame your thesis statement and ensure that you include all the required information. Hence, it should be informative, concise, and engaging.

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APRIL 18, 2023

Students are looking for something different from teachers and professors as they prepare to enter political and civic life, and that means educators need to change the way they support students when it comes to political engagement. For the full interview, listen here.

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JULY 10, 2023

Whether they’re reenacting historical events, explaining a scientific concept through animation, or crafting persuasive arguments in visually appealing ways, these projects integrate technology into the learning process while also addressing diverse learning styles.

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MAY 17, 2022

Professors report that students are disengaged , so much so that it’s even hard to get them to take advantage of free support services. Flipping the Classroom Professors who recorded video lectures for online learning during the pandemic are realizing they have a new resource at their disposal. Smith University.

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To do that, he uses depolarization strategies, like “looping,” or having each person repeat back the other’s argument in their own words and ask whether they are hearing the other side accurately. The goal is to highlight areas of agreement rather than discord. The dialogues unfold slowly, but many are riveting.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

From organizing your thoughts using a mind map to using evidence, reasoning, and scholarship to support your arguments, we have got you all covered. In this article, we will share five innovative approaches that will help you enhance your writing skills and produce exceptional essays that captivate your readers.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Supporting Student Argumentation – Understanding Structure and Language of Argumentation. Supporting Student Argumentation – Helping Students Evaluate Evidence in Arguments. Supporting Student Argumentation – Fostering the Language of Argumentation. Supporting Argumentation [link].

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JUNE 5, 2015

Very effective: Argument Wars. These are mostly for MS, a mixture of flashcards, games and simulations. Branches of Power. Civics Game Room. Civics games. Congress for Kids. Court Quest. C-Span –Congress at work in video. Elections—the Game. Electoral College—humourous video. Executive Command. How Laws are Made.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

They can also clearly present their thoughts, arguments, and understanding of the lectures because they express themselves better. Enhanced communication through assistive technologies can make it easier for students with disabilities to ask questions, participate in discussions, and seek assistance when needed.

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APRIL 15, 2021

Each team builds a case to address the particular environmental concern they consider to be the most critical by researching, building a convincing argument, and then presenting it to their audience. In this Earth Day webquest , student teams vie for $1 million in funding from the fictional nonprofit, Help Our World (HOW) Foundation.

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MARCH 14, 2022

There’s a unique opportunity to identify the dangerous side of the “fake it until you make it” argument, as Theranos not only wasted millions of dollars, but put some patients’ health in jeopardy. But who was—or is—the Theranos of the education sector? Yet, fast forward to 2022, and AltSchool no longer exists.

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JUNE 6, 2019

They feel no guilt, don’t understand the legal risk they face, and think the argument that “everyone does it” makes it OK. I am constantly amazed at how many students plagiarize schoolwork. How Can I Stop Myself from Plagiarizing – Accidentally or Otherwise?

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A study on this topic, led by Professor Sune Lehmann at Denmark University, was published under Nature Computational Science in 2023. Because of the general skepticism, the argument about whether AI could have a negative or positive impact continues.

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JUNE 21, 2017

The Socratic Method requires cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, asking and answering questions that stimulate critical thinking and draw out underlying presumptions. The goal has nothing to do with who wins the argument but how evidence and ideas are presented. The Socratic Method is not passive.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Caulfield, along with Stanford University emeritus education professor Sam Wineburg, set out to create that guidance for students — and anyone struggling to cope with today’s information landscape. Instead, they just need a little bit of guidance on how to approach the flood of text, images and websites they encounter on a daily basis.

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MARCH 9, 2023

For example, if I ask them to write a report using a word processing tool (Word, Google Docs), they are welcome to convince me a slideshow or video would be a better choice, but they have to make their argument based on logic and evidence, comparing and contrasting their approach to mine.

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MARCH 2, 2020

However, the substantiation of the research arguments has to get carried out without taking the aid of references frequently. Compose the paper single-handedly: For students, it is exceptionally significant to develop the habit of writing essays and dissertations individually. Elaborate reading of reference books is a good idea.

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They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. provide a concluding statement that follows from argument presented. Service Learning.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

By dissеcting litеraturе, studеnts not only develop analytical skills but also еnhancе thеir ability to construct rеasonеd arguments. Sciеncе classеs providе a fеrtilе ground for critical thinking through hands-on еxpеrimеnts and problеm-solving challеngеs.

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Library and research skills cover areas such as knowing how to reference and cite authors properly, being able to discern between reliable and unreliable sources of information, accessing scientific literature and giving accurate evidence-based arguments when writing scientific essays and reports. What do students learn from studying this?

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They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. provide a concluding statement that follows from argument presented. They take questions.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

If I use Common Core as an example, here’s what these Standards call out as important about writing (slightly rephrased from the Anchor Standards): Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. That’s a separate skill.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

If they can make the argument for it, let them use it. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, CSG Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice reviewer, CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and a weekly contributor to TeachHUB. There’s probably one for every subject.

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MARCH 13, 2017

If they can make the argument for it, let them use it. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, CSG Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and a weekly contributor to TeachHUB. Take advantage of them. Or were sick?

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