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JUNE 6, 2023

That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. It is part of the curriculum in many other countries around the world, and there is a small but growing movement to have philosophy taught in American schools. Do you worry about that? I do worry about it.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Do you ever worry that core subjects are getting lost in the muddle of all the other stuff that is becoming part of the accepted curriculum in K-12 schools? History in 2021 grades every state on their civics and history standards that guide teaching and learning in these content areas. getting good grades on civics, history.

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JULY 10, 2023

Elementary School – Interactive Learning Apps Picture your elementary school classroom filled with excited young learners, their eyes glued to their screens as they explore new ideas and grasp essential skills through educational apps. Let’s dive in!

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Teaching Methods and Learning Tools Learning environment in the classroom can influence perception and comprehension on many levels. 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. Read on to find out.

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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. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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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. 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.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Whether the symptoms are apparent or not, these disabilities can affect their cognitive and learning processes. Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive technologies are software or hardware systems with technical components that enhance the learning capacities of students with disabilities.

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ED Surge

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. We will determine the curriculum, we will be the sages on the stages. Decolonizing the curriculum.

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MAY 29, 2018

Here’s a fascinating article by Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, James Lovelock, discussing the balance between rote drills and integrated learning in teaching keyboarding: As a pre-service teacher, I have always found the arguments around different forms of teaching and learning to be highly frustrating.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Too often, students–and teachers–believe learning comes from success when in truth, it’s as likely to be the product of failure. As teachers, it’s important we reinforce the concept that learning has many faces. Some won’t, but those who do will learn much more by the process. Everyone has them.

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ED Surge

MARCH 5, 2024

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. And we hadn't even begun focusing on teaching and learning, it was just repairing relationships. One guest was Willie Carver Jr.,

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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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Very effective: Argument Wars. She is the editor/author of dozens of tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. These are mostly for MS, a mixture of flashcards, games and simulations.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

Onе effective strategy is thе intеgration of problem-solving activitiеs into thе curriculum. Incorporating Critical Thinking Across Subjects In thе middlе school curriculum, infusing critical thinking exercises across divеrsе subjеcts is essential for nurturing well-rounded and intеllеctually agilе studеnts.

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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. Ultimately, Ventilla and his co-founders stepped aside, and AltSchool rebranded to Altitude Learning after a firesale to Higher Ground Education.

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MARCH 22, 2018

In our school we started using Google Classroom LMS as a way to collect, review and grade the assignment, now we use it as a basis for creating greater learning opportunities becoming real due to the apps that hugely extend the functional set and diversify the learning. Learning complex concepts in classes can be a struggle.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the teacher wants to use games to learn history, Minecraft won’t throw students into a fully fleshed simulation of the American Revolution. The real reason we read is to learn, experience new adventures, find out what’s over the next horizon. Players learn by doing, failing, trying again. That’s reality.

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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. Be patient with yourself as you learn the ropes of citing your sources, because it’s certainly not an easy process. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Stick with it.

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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. Through this process, with subtle guidance from the instructor, students learn to teach themselves. Be comfortable learning from students.

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JUNE 7, 2017

Service Learning. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. Write an ebook.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

This includes over fifty short videos (each between two and twenty-two minutes) on different aspects of writing including narrative and argumentative style, modifiers, verb tense and mood, pronouns, noun agreements, frequently confused words, and more. In a partnership with College Board, Khan Academy offers free personalized SAT practice.

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JUNE 19, 2019

According to this article, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder gave points to college students for submitting their phones before class. The professor found out that it helped in engaging the students more effectively. He also served on a number of curriculum and assessment committees. More on digital devices.

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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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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MAY 16, 2016

With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for learning technology. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. They must connect to opponent’s arguments.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Abbie Kay points out that a well-organized essay helps guide the reader through your arguments coherently and logically. Focusing on these structural components will ensure that your essays are well-organized and easy to follow, enhancing the clarity of your argument. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 11, 2019

Another clever twist on the argument against keyboard training is that audio input will soon take over. Quickly the lesson becomes about learning slideshows rather than the Big Idea and Essential Question. It’s supposed to enhance learning, not distract from it. Those huzzah moments make learning fun.

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APRIL 18, 2018

Curriculum shifted to align with these expectations, which meant research, citation, and formal writing—skills critical for the senior project— would be taught as early as sixth grade. We’re talking about multiple sources; the kids have to turn from opinion writing to argumentative writing and they have to have a basis for their claims.

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MARCH 22, 2016

The learning curve is shallow for both teachers and students–easily accomplished with minimal guidance, though Turnitin offers a variety of instructional videos to cover salient points. Revision Assistant works on any device that includes a browser and can be incorporated into any Learning Management System that supports LTI.

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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. It’s up to us–as their teachers–to introduce these alternatives so they can pick one best suited to their learning and communication style.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Let’s take a clear-eyed look at the pluses on each side of this argument. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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JUNE 16, 2016

This is a great way for writing-challenged students to learn about plot, setting, characters, domain-specific vocabulary, evidence, and the habits of close reading in a non-text way. It can be used not only for fiction, but narrative, argumentative, and expository writing exercises. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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MAY 9, 2018

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going but in a different way. They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. Class Debate.

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APRIL 13, 2015

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going, but in a different way. They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. Class Debate.

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MAY 18, 2015

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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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APRIL 7, 2016

What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going, but in a different way. They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. Class Debate.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As you can imagine, there are many arguments both for and against these ideas. Pathway from school to economics • If your school offers classes in economics, take these to learn about the basics of the field. Growing up in Bulgaria, I didn’t have any exposure to economics in school, because it’s not part of the high school curriculum.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” Why switch to personalized learning?

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