ED Surge

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. But who was—or is—the Theranos of the education sector? Money came flowing.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Here’s the complete overview on the role of assistive tech in encouraging inclusivity in education: What does that mead? 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.

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ED Surge

JUNE 6, 2023

That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. EdSurge recently connected with Hershovitz to hear why he thinks it’s important to nurture philosophy in kids throughout school and college, and what advice he has for educators about how to do it.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. By dissеcting litеraturе, studеnts not only develop analytical skills but also еnhancе thеir ability to construct rеasonеd arguments.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams. But even fans of administering oral exams admit a major drawback: They’re time-consuming, and take a lot out of educators. Even so, some educators have been giving the oral exam a try.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2023

EdSurge: What problems in education is ViewSonic hoping to address with the launch of UNIVERSE ? ViewSonic's Recommended Resources: Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning? How else might this product bridge diversity, equality/equity and inclusion gaps in education? It's really not about that.

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JUNE 9, 2022

They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. provide a concluding statement that follows from argument presented. Educational links.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2023

I’m a former educator in the process of writing my dissertation for my Doctorate of Education, as part of a part-time program while working a full-time job at Google. Oftentimes, when writing or describing or designing, it helps to hear feedback, especially when there is argumentation involved. Upon reading it, I took a pause.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. In the fast-changing digital world, integrating AI into education is both a breakthrough and a problem. This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Get ready to go on an interesting trip through the world of education. In our educational journey, that treasure map is a free essay example and the pot of gold? This passage isn’t a shortcut, it’s a gateway to unlocking the full potential of your education. How does this argument hold up under scrutiny?”

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ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. EdSurge: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, you piloted a multifaceted AI program to support the teaching of argumentative writing.

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MAY 18, 2023

But like all educational qualifications , it involves various intricate processes. We recommend you choose a narrow topic and explore free essay examples at StudyDriver.com where you’ll find valuable ideas and techniques for effectively developing your writing style and creating persuasive arguments.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. These resources are designed to help promote civics education especially among middle and high school students.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2023

We recently completed an evaluation of an AI-equipped platform through which middle school students could draft, submit and revise argumentative essays in response to pre-curated writing prompts. The AI is trying to fix the writing process and the format—fix what is already there, not trying to understand what they intended to say."

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Even though federal law requires states to provide public education to homeless students, delivering on this has proven troublesome. Monarch School, a public-private K-12 school, is an arrangement between the San Diego County Office of Education and a local nonprofit. Monarch School argues that it provides a quality education.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 5, 2022

What happened to this market that many analysts consistently describe as profitable and growing, and that many critics fret would take over and privatize much of higher education? The argument is that it is easier for 2U to market lower-tuition programs, and that it is the right thing to do.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2022

One big theme in education-innovation circles is that the professional world is changing faster than ever, and so schools and colleges must adjust how they teach to meet those needs. One college in St.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2023

Department of Education opened a civil rights inquiry into Harvard University’s use of legacy admissions, after three Boston-area groups filed a complaint charging that the practices appeared especially unfair now that the consideration of race has been barred. But even that financial argument is not well-founded, argues Kahlenberg.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2022

Jonathan, who wrote columns for EdSurge among his many pursuits, was a wonderful thinker, in education and in life. The recent author of the book Critical Thinking , a topic about which he cared deeply, Haber had contributed in significant ways to a variety of important education projects.

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ED Surge

MARCH 1, 2023

argument coherence) for teachers. Ensuring intentional, educator-informed design of AI tools for classrooms could prevent the further deepening of inequities experienced by historically marginalized students and by teachers experiencing difficult working conditions. Ready to leave your mark on education?

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2024

Combined with sobering reports on the persistent lack of strong evidence for edtech , it’s no wonder why the notion of using technology to “fix broken schools” has fallen out of most startup pitch decks and education TED Talks. We Need to Stop Treating Education Like a Sickness and Edtech Like Medicine To illustrate, let me use an analogy.

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Computer Science Teacher

MARCH 3, 2022

Honestly, I missed people and a lot of people I know in CS Education and CS Ed research are here. The argument for Python is multiple. I am finding the arguments for Python more convincing than I expected. Most professional development for CS teachers is focused on new and early career CS educators.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Teacher diversity is a contemporary issue in education circles that is prevalent in the current educational discussions. Few would discount the power and promise of diversifying the teaching force, especially in STEM fields; however, our research offers the field of STEM education new insight into the conversation.

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ED Surge

MAY 7, 2024

He’s an English teacher at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Georgia, and he also writes a newsletter about the issues AI raises in education. How is it being used in education? I think the Department of Education or local governments need to establish AI literacy as a core competency in schools.

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ED Surge

MARCH 5, 2024

But Futernick — a longtime educator who has served as an elementary school teacher, a teacher educator and a leader of a national school turnaround center — aims to keep the dialogues as civil and productive as possible. But never is there an actual, honest conversation with educators to say, ‘Gee! I've heard this.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2022

"My parents were raised with parents who a lot of the time worked at plants—a lot of the time worked at these hard-labor jobs where their parents would tell them that the way out of this and to avoid this is to get an education and get into a better position. … And so with education, you knew what you were gonna do.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

AS THE COUNTRY engages in a heated debate over what civic education should look like, a new report by The Thomas B. Read on… For more websites that teach civics for MS and HS, check out these: Argument Wars. getting good grades on civics, history. The State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. Civics games.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Paul, who says she reads academic journal articles for fun, first encountered this argument when she came across a 1998 paper by philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers, who argued that the human mind extends into the world around it. And that's the kind of model that dominates our education system.

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Computing Education Research Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Last November, Gus Evrard and I published a paper at the Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research about the process that we followed co-chairing the LSA Computing Education Task Force to figure out what LSA needed in computing education. Zach is pushing further, for a general education requirement.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered!

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2022

That question was the focus of a surprising debate held at a recent education conference. And the people arguing for and against the motion were both devoted educators. The discussion ended up turning on a bigger question: What exactly is education for? My argument is that the risk is too high, and the returns too low.

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ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Higher education is one of the case studies the paper looks at as it explores whether the rivalries created by our social systems are morally problematic—in ways that could be remedied. I came across this paper while researching our Bootstraps podcast series about educational equity. It's some value of solidarity.

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MAY 16, 2023

This is an effective way to ensure you have something unique and new to contribute to the educational community. Besides, the paper outline will guarantee that your text follows a logical structure, includes well-supported arguments, and is easy to read. Conduct Research Once you select your topic, the next step is to conduct research.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2024

As a 2022 fellow of The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators, I attend an annual retreat designed to provide fellows and alumni with support and resources so we can all reach the common goal of becoming education leaders. At this year’s retreat, Lester Young Jr., This is a dilemma. And this isn’t a new conversation.

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ED Surge

JUNE 9, 2022

But if the point of higher education is to buoy economic mobility, those lists that make headlines every year aren’t showing the whole picture. That’s the argument made by researchers at the think tank Third Way, who developed a new way to rank the nation’s colleges. Its Pell-eligible population is 68 percent of its 24,200 undergrads.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But not every educator who tried hybrid teaching of some kind during the pandemic has continued it. Even so, proponents of hybrid teaching are making a push to build on the experience so many educators gained teaching online during the pandemic. Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

In an argumentative essay, the cause-and-effect lays forth the chain of events that led to the current state of affairs. We are living in times when technologies change education every day. It is the thing that triggers subsequent events. University professors must emphasize this fact.

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