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JUNE 8, 2024

Understanding the Concept of a Genius Bar The primary goal of a Genius Bar in a school is to create a space where students can help each other with technology-related problems, whether it’s troubleshooting a software issue, learning how to use new applications, or getting advice on digital projects.

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MAY 31, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has some great times from Harley Wade on that subject: Harley Wade from State of Writing created 7 Tips for Creating a Budget in High School High school is the best time to start learning responsible financial management. Maybe rent money was more flexible than expected.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

In case you are not familiar with neural networks or have not used AI-based tools, you will be surprised to learn that solutions like ChatGPT tend to use the principles of transformer architecture. What makes it truly different is the level of customization and flexibility that becomes possible with the latest version builds. .

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. EdSurge: There is a lot of discussion right now about learning loss and learning gaps.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. That’s when I heard about John Hattie at an education conference I attended and his concept of Visible Learning. Visible refers to making student learning visible to teachers so both parties know it’s working.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2024

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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JUNE 20, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, modern-day kids have unprecedented access to electronic devices that can serve as valuable tools in their learning journey. This lack of quality sleep may result in decreased attention span and impaired learning during daytime hours.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Purpose Driven Learning (or PDL) is a concept coined by Michael Matera and Adam Moreno to summarize the philosophy that each learner’s inner strengths can be unlocked by focusing with purpose and drive. In a phrase: … the goal of Purpose Driven Learning is NOT about a curriculum that lasts a year. The Goal of PDL.

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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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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. There is something here for students with all types of interests.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. While not solely AI-focused, Quizlet incorporates smart learning algorithms to personalize study sessions for users.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 13, 2023

STEM curriculum is an essential part of a child’s education. Early implementation of the STEM curriculum leads to confidence and increased student achievement in STEM, which helps better prepare students for higher education and future careers.

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ED Surge

APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Overnight, the modality of remote learning became necessary, and these underserved communities encountered the most difficulties.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

As the nation grapples with the profound effects these challenges have on school communities, the term “ learning loss ” has made its way into the spotlight. This term is commonly used in stories detailing what children across America lost during remote learning. I remember her well. That is not easily replaced.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

It is flexible and easy to learn, so the educator can monitor learner activities. Students can use their class website to post learning activities, grades, and handouts for students and parents to access through individual, secure logins. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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APRIL 5, 2024

All it took to get these remote systems started was a problem that required a solution and flexible risk-taking stakeholders who came up with answers. Celebrate achievements and adjust your approach as needed to stay on track. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. What did I miss?

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STEM Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

One powerful tool that can help achieve this is a STEM curriculum map. By creating a well-structured roadmap of concepts, skills, and activities targeted toward a clear goal, educators can ensure a comprehensive and cohesive learning experience for their students.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he crafted an entirely new curriculum that he felt would better resonate with students, a series of reading and writing assignments that looked at the stages of grief. “I They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. But other educators have a different view.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Students learn best when they are relaxed, happy, and feeling loved. It is challenging to include those characteristics in classes when you are concurrently trying to achieve school goals, comply with curriculum timelines, juggle parent concerns, and blend your lessons with those of colleagues. Are classmates bored or riveted?

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2022

Last week, for example, Lumen Learning, a company that sells low-cost OER textbooks and courseware, announced it received a $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It has created a market dynamic where some educators prefer to pay for what they view as a superior learning experience.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

You should highlight the top skills a particular employer needs, including flexibility, communications and management. Finally, because it’s a new job and you do not have much experience, highlight soft skills you acquired in college through academic achievements, projects and other papers.

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Chillax Science

APRIL 25, 2023

Homeschooling is one of the best methods of educating children because it allows for a safe, personalized and flexible learning experience. Customizable Curriculum Customizing curriculum means tailoring educational content to fit the unique needs and abilities of individual learners.

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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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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

Johnson, PhD, Holistic Learning Theory and Holistic Education, 2005 What Is Holistic Learning? Holistic educators facilitate learning experiences that nurture learners’ minds, bodies and hearts. There's considerable overlap between STEM and holistic learning. Let's explore five ways STEM is aligned with holistic learning.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Students learn best when they are relaxed, happy, and feeling loved. It is challenging to include those characteristics in classes when you are concurrently trying to achieve school goals, comply with curriculum timelines, juggle parent concerns, and blend your lessons with those of colleagues. Are classmates bored or riveted?

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MARCH 20, 2019

If we try to force students into a future not of their own choice, they disengage from learning. According to the Association for Career and Technical Education , middle school is the time when students are the most likely to become disengaged from learning. Technology is making learning easier for both students and educators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). Blended learning overcomes this limitation by reducing the need for homework, and provides course content to students via the internet.

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ED Surge

JULY 5, 2022

This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment. Recently, we spoke with Marjorie Yang, Chairlady of CoolThink@JC’s Steering Committee, to learn about the past, present and future of the program and discuss its impact in Hong Kong and beyond.

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CTE Learning

APRIL 14, 2023

We engage them with the technical skills they need to make high-performing sites and feature interviews with working professionals to put the technical skills students are learning into an industry context. Along the way, they learn critical STEM skills, develop confidence, and build a college and career-ready portfolio.

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User Generated Education

JULY 5, 2018

Rather than the maker experiences being an after school program, an add on activity, or an activity that is implemented when students have done their regular lessons work, it should be part of the regular, day-to-day curriculum. To do this, though, the educator needs to approach his or her curriculum and lessons with a maker mindset.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Davidson Academy Online Davidson Academy Online believes that educating gifted students is about challenging and placing them in an environment that places no limitations on what they can learn. The rigorous curriculum meets the learning needs of gifted students. They provide the flexibility for a gifted student to truly shine.

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MAY 29, 2020

See what you think: Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Technologies = Blended Learning That Works. In Bold School, Kieschnick lays out an effective, workable education framework that blends common sense with technology while reminding teachers that tech is a useful tool for achieving pedagogic goals, not the opposite.

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JULY 24, 2019

It means that you not only ‘teach’ them but help them ‘learn’ by: Offering them timely help, Providing them the study material suitable to their learning styles, and. They can work on their own schedule and learn at their own pace. It also means that you always keep learning about adaptive teaching strategies.

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STEM Minds

AUGUST 19, 2022

This pandemic took the whole world by storm and forced everyone to adapt to a new way of living, from the way we shop for groceries to the way we learn in school. People had to learn new communication and technology skills to continue with their education, jobs, and day to day interactions. Critical Thinking: .

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PCS Edventures

MAY 15, 2023

Pairing a flexible learning environment with subject exposure increases learning retention in a manner that’s so invigorating campers won’t even realize they’re learning. How Does STEAM Increase Learning Retention? It’s directly related to the child’s achievement levels in school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. This three-week course (July 10-July 30) digs into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. Course Objectives. 8 Activities (topics).

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Curriculum Development Specialist. Foster a love of learning? Direct instruction and inquiry based learning are two popular learning models used in schools everywhere. Let’s define direct instruction and inquiry based learning, and explore standards-driven methods for incorporating both into your computer science lessons.

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