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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

This time, it’s not about iPads and Chromebooks; it’s 1:1 computing. More than 50% of teachers report they have one computer for every student (on average) and that changes for the better every year. is supported by research. Supporting Student Argumentation – Understanding Structure and Language of Argumentation.

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Argumentation Construction Mathematics Personalized Learning 155

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MAY 16, 2016

Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. using research authentically. Give students time to research, but not too much time. They must connect to opponent’s arguments.

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Schooling Argumentation Research Research 153

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JUNE 1, 2023

If you’re researching something online, consider the source. Sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off your computer Why would you want to avoid drama at school, but come home, go online to take part in more drama? Turn off your computer and do something less stressful. Even Wikipedia isn’t necessarily a reliable source.

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Publication Argumentation Accessibility Curriculum 335

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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. Add to that the difficulty that schools have in policing plagiarism with the increased role of computers and technology in the classroom, and you have a serious problem on your hands.

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Schooling Argumentation Equality Curriculum 188

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The course aims to teach a variety of skills, ranging from library and research skills (to ensure students can assess the credibility of what they read and dissect complex texts, such as scientific reports) to study-management skills (such as time and stress management and academic planning). What do the seminars teach students?

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Biology STEM Critical Thinking Chemistry 81

Futurum

DECEMBER 21, 2022

TALK LIKE A… COMPUTER ENGINEER. SSDs, on the other hand, are completely electronic, allow computers and devices faster access to information stored in them and consume less power than HDDs. One such researcher is Dr Bryan S. WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES BRYAN FACES WHEN UNDERTAKING THIS RESEARCH? Dr Bryan S.

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Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering 94

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JUNE 1, 2022

If you’re researching something online, consider the source. Sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off your computer. Turn off your computer and do something less stressful. Kids and teens aren’t always mature enough to handle arguments and fights. Even Wikipedia isn’t necessarily a reliable source.

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Publication Argumentation Accessibility Curriculum 423

Futurum

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Published: At The University of Queensland in Australia, Professor Deborah Brown and Professor Brian Key have created a unique team of philosophers and neuroscientists to investigate which animals have the capacity to feel pain. Whether an animal feels pain informs the way we treat that animal in agriculture and research settings.

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Agriculture Biology Research Research 98

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As you can imagine, there are many arguments both for and against these ideas. Regardless of whether differential treatment is considered fair, the efficiency rationale gives researchers and policymakers another way to look at how and why public policies should consider socio-economic factors.

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Economics Government Mathematics Publication 111

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JUNE 8, 2021

If you’re researching something online, consider the source. Sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off your computer. Turn off your computer and do something less stressful. Kids and teens aren’t always mature enough to handle arguments and fights. Even Wikipedia isn’t necessarily a reliable source.

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Publication Argumentation Accessibility Curriculum 407

Futurum

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging.

Biology 84

Biology Agriculture Engineering Critical Thinking 84

Futurum

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Associate Professor Craig Nitschke of the University of Melbourne in Australia studies how the distribution of plant species might change as the climate does. Forest ecologists research how plants respond to environmental challenges and how they die. How can computer modelling help predict the future of forests?

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Research Research Science Sciences 78

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MARCH 18, 2016

Where they diverge from you and I is they haven’t tested all the available methods for planning a story, constructing non-fiction, or building the evidence-based argument. Researching and creating timelines appeals to students’ visual, mathematic, and kinesthetic intelligences. Digital note-taking.

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Argumentation Research Research Construction 164

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Let’s take a clear-eyed look at the pluses on each side of this argument. For the past decade, schools have invested millions of dollars in technology.

Argumentation 188

Argumentation Curriculum Accessibility Research 188

Stephen Wolfram

JANUARY 31, 2023

Computational Foundations for the Second Law of Thermodynamics (forthcoming) 2. And indeed particularly in chemistry and engineering it’s often been in the background, justifying all the computations routinely done using entropy. This is part 3 in a 3-part series about the Second Law: 1. How Did We Get Here?

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Energy Physics Argumentation Mathematics 88

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APRIL 13, 2015

Give students a couple of class periods–one to research bridges (using their internet search and research skills) and a few to build the virtual bridge. Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. Class Debate. They take questions. They’ll change your mind.

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Schooling Government Research Research 256

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JUNE 5, 2020

If you’re researching something online, consider the source. Sometimes the best thing you can do is turn off your computer. Turn off your computer and do something less stressful. Kids and teens aren’t always mature enough to handle arguments and fights. Even Wikipedia isn’t necessarily a reliable source.

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Publication Argumentation Accessibility Curriculum 277

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JUNE 16, 2016

Writing a digital story includes five basic steps: Research the topic so you are clear on presentation. It can be used not only for fiction, but narrative, argumentative, and expository writing exercises. This can include an introduction, a book review for the classroom library, an argument on a particular topic, or a class debate.

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Argumentation Communications Curriculum Creativity 180

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APRIL 11, 2019

Let’s look at that term, “digital native” Techopedia defines it as: a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. Another clever twist on the argument against keyboard training is that audio input will soon take over.

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Teaching Artificial Intelligence Robotics Technology 291

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MARCH 22, 2016

The teacher shares one of the over one-hundred grade- and topic-specific prompts (divided into three categories: argumentative, narrative, and informative) with students, including any required resources and special instructions. Here’s how it works: The teacher sets up their class dashboard and invites students to join via a Join code.

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Argumentation Curriculum Construction Computer 171

Futurum

MAY 10, 2023

Plymouth State University is a predominantly undergraduate institution (PUI), meaning that its main focus is on teaching undergraduate degrees, rather than facilitating the research of professors and lecturers. These kinds of specialties are more common in schools that have a greater focus on research.

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Geology Critical Thinking Research Research 52

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APRIL 7, 2016

Give students a couple of class periods–one to research bridges (using their internet search and research skills) and a few to build the virtual bridge. Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue, then debate it in front of class. Here’s a thorough lesson plan. Class Debate. They take questions.

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Schooling Research Research Argumentation 151

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

APRIL 29, 2022

You can probably get a 750 word post in 10 minutes by just firing up Google Docs and talking into your computer about how things went in class today.   A: As a cisgendered middle-age white American tenured full professor, I am just about the least-ever qualified person to answer this. It's just nonstop talking.

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Argumentation Research Research Teaching 52

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APRIL 18, 2016

Is the web tool compatible with most browsers , most computers ? I don’t want it so old it won’t play well with the type of computer commonly used by students. It’s multisensory approach to using music, rhythm and rhyme is supported by a profound body of academic research. Is the web tool free ? That’s preferable.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Argumentation Computer 184

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JUNE 24, 2015

The result is a compelling argument that education is less a data download and more a fitness program for our brains. ” Common Core Standards expect students to ‘value evidence’, ‘make arguments evidence-based,’ and ‘comprehend and evaluate complex texts’ as students draw conclusions.

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Critical Thinking Argumentation Problem Solving Communications 264

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MAY 18, 2015

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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Critical Thinking Problem Solving Argumentation Achievement 248

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

APRIL 22, 2022

I’ll be attending this year’s meetings somewhat briefly, arriving a couple of days early to take a computational geometry minicourse, giving a talk about clickers in transition-to-proof courses [PDF] on Wednesday, and then heading home Thursday morning. professor in the math department. Do your homework.

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Mathematics Research Research Argumentation 52

Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

And there was one way in which Ed and I were very much aligned: both of our lives were deeply influenced by computers and computing. Ed had started with computers in 1956—as part of one of the very first cohorts of programmers. Finally I felt as if there might be a plausible computational foundation for fundamental physics.

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Computer Physics Science Sciences 68

Talk STEM

MAY 13, 2021

While there is certainly an argument to be made that this is largely based on historical attitudes and the continuance of white men from prior generations that dominate leadership roles, that isn’t the crux of the issue. There really should be no argument that there should be a more diverse makeup of STEM contributors. Conclusion.

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STEM Argumentation Accessibility Computer Science 52

Stephen Wolfram

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Computational Foundations for the Second Law of Thermodynamics (forthcoming) 2. But it wasn’t long before I started hearing mentions that somewhere at the school there was a computer. I’d seen a computer in real life only once—when I was 10 years old, and from a distance. How Did We Get Here?

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