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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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Why Old Arguments for Earning a Diploma Don't Resonate With My Students — and Which Ones Will

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In our current educational landscape, you have to either receive a traditional high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development exam to access most postsecondary schooling options, including trade schools and community colleges.

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AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands. AI writing helpers’ real-time feedback on grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and argument structure is their crucial draw. AI’s influence in essay writing is growing, highlighting both advantages and significant issues.

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The 8 Elements of Critical Thinking

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It is true that there has never been a time in human history where information and knowledge are as plentiful and readily accessible as they are today. The purpose of critical thinking is to inform our behaviours, actions, decisions and to "improve our ability to reason and generate strong arguments" (Hanscomb, 2016, p.

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What Higher Ed Gets Wrong About AI Chatbots — From the Student Perspective

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Oftentimes, when it comes to technology and new innovations, folks move to a “good” or “bad” binary. A Sparring Partner in Forging an Argument A third use case for an AI chatbot is as a “naysayer” or “critic” — not necessarily a role that a university explicitly employs like tutors or editors. This is “good,” while this is “bad.”

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Teacher’s Practice of Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples

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These valuable websites are like the friendly wizards of the internet, giving you access to many essays spanning various topics and styles. How does this argument hold up under scrutiny?” They’ll guide you in dissecting an essay to identify the central themes, arguments, and underlying messages.

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Talented Students Are Kept From Early Algebra. Should States Force Schools to Enroll Them?

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That’s why low-income, Black, Hispanic, Native American and rural students — and growing populations such as English learners — have less, or just slower, access to algebra. These students can access advanced math classes, and schools also have to send reports about who they are classifying as “gifted” to the state’s department of education.

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