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JANUARY 11, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning.

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Accelerate Learning

JUNE 26, 2023

Teaching science requires more than merely imparting knowledge; it involves encouraging students' critical thinking skills, natural curiosity, and passion for science as a lifelong pursuit.

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MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. What SplashLearn Offers: Parents: Daily Learning Path: Parents can customize bite-sized daily lessons to fit their child’s schedule.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And that desire for change drew Vallon to Quest to Learn , a public 6-12 school in New York City focused on game-based learning. For 10 years, she's been part of a group of educators and staff using game-based learning to teach students how to think critically and creatively, analyze systems and ask thoughtful questions.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn. Today, we’ll talk about 4 of these highly important skills and how to achieve them while you’re still in college. Learn to set realistic goals – Break down large tasks into manageable subtasks and set specific, achievable goals with deadlines.

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APRIL 9, 2024

AI summarization unlocks this potential, fostering a learning environment that values both broad understanding and in-depth analysis – all thanks to AI precision. AI summarization unlocks this potential, fostering a learning environment that values both broad understanding and in-depth analysis – all thanks to AI precision.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

.” We'll uncover practical, engaging strategies for integrating the four Cs — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication — into your teaching. Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Nationally recognized educator and author with 16 years of experience as an educator.

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APRIL 1, 2024

By leveraging the expertise of a qualified tutor, parents can provide their children with personalized assistance and targeted support tailored to their unique learning styles and pace. Creating a supportive and conducive home environment for learning and social development lays the foundation for success.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. That is why PLTW Core Training allows teachers to engage actively in their learning and collaborate with other educators.

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MARCH 6, 2020

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Coding boosts academic achievement while simultaneously embedding life-long skills in learners. Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code! Think of learning to code as learning another language – you’re learning to communicate with technology, after all.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 22, 2023

That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you the world of ‘Little Achievers: Problem Solving Games for 3-Year-Olds.’ Problem-solving skills are not just about finding solutions to specific problems; they are also about fostering critical thinking, creativity, and resilience.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he display creativity and critical thinking in the achievement of goals? I’m already thinking ahead to the next grading period. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Look at what Harvey Silver says in his book, Compare and Contrast : By compiling the available research on effective instruction, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock found that strategies that engage students in comparative thinking had the greatest effect on student achievement, leading to an average percentile gain of 45 points.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Videogames have captivated the world for decades, and when it comes to those who play, it has been a unique motivator to learn and persevere. The allure of virtual worlds, action-packed challenges, and immersive experiences has redefined how we approach teaching and learning.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plato once quoted Socrates lamenting that, “If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written.”1 Despite those first days of insecurity, we decided to teach ourselves to lean in to technology rather than distance ourselves from it.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

That’s why I am thrilled to share with you the art integrated learning guidelines that have revolutionized my classroom. By seamlessly integrating art into our curriculum, we not only enhance academic learning but also foster imagination and critical thinking skills.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. But the finer points of instructional science or political brawls aren’t the only things decelerating student learning. Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear.

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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2024

A number of instructors in the math department at San Diego Mesa College, where she's a professor, had started exploring how to weave standards-based grading — an approach that evaluates students on how effectively they have mastered content — into the way they teach calculus.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I am constantly seeking ways to enhance my teaching methods and promote a well-rounded learning experience for my students. That’s why I’m excited to share with you essential tips on the key elements of integrative learning. KEY TAKEAWAY What are the key elements of integrative learning?

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MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to your children can be a positive experience that can help them learn and develop valuable skills. Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively. But, if you’re not a techy parent, it can also be a challenge.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Here are the ones I’m currently offering: Teach Writing with Tech. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. INTASC 1, 7.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

While this approach may work with students who are intrinsically motivated to learn history, it's difficult to get through topics like the Pan-Slavic movement in the mid-19th century with uninterested 14-year-olds. It gives them an opportunity to become active participants and take ownership of their learning.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 26, 2023

Photo by Max Fischer: [link] How to Using Math Games For Learning Basic Concepts Perfect Way to Be a Winner (2023) – Are you struggling to engage your students in learning basic math concepts? In this article, we will explore the power of using math games to teach and learn basic concepts. Look no further!

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. And oral evaluations of student learning do still happen occasionally — like when graduate students defend their theses and dissertations. She typically teaches mechanical engineering courses with 100 to 150 students.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Simply put, adding rigor creates an environment where students are: expected to learn at high levels supported so they can learn at high levels cheered on as they demonstrate learning at high levels It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Build habits that look for understanding.

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Top 10 Sciencekits

JUNE 26, 2023

Building Strong Foundations Early STEM education provides children with a solid foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. By engaging with STEM concepts at an early age, children are encouraged to think independently, ask questions, and seek solutions.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The first thing most teachers think about when discussing gamified learning is the online math games kids play. Redefinition: Technology allows for the creation of completely new ways of learning that were previously not possible. Maybe Vocabulary.com and its spelling games come to mind next. Breakout EDU.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There is a growing demand for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom, and for good reason as extensive data supports the evidence and importance of SEL for long-term success. Where can we approach curriculum and teaching with interdisciplinary subject matter. The needs put onto teachers can feel daunting.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I am constantly seeking innovative ways to engage my students and enhance their learning experience. That’s why I am excited to share with you the concept of integrative learning activities in STEM. Join me as we explore the future directions of advancing integrative learning in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create digital lessons from a library Recommended Resources BookWidgets Blog BookWidgets Webinars BookWidgets Tutorials Teaching with BookWidgets | Facebook BookWidgets YouTube Channel Finding user-friendly online platforms to create projects and activities is crucial in our classrooms. So how do they achieve this?

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning.

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