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Educators Have Some Pointed Advice For Tech Companies Building the Metaverse

ED Surge

Even so, some educators are trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in the metaverse. This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” That's not what real learning is about.

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

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As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Culture embodies our deepest collective social norms and beliefs, and provides the reference points for future learning.

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Is Working in AI a Good Career Choice?

CTE Learning

Unprecedented Growth Opportunities The AI industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and other AI subfields. In this article, we'll explore the compelling reasons why AI is not just a good career choice but a smart one.

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7 Authentic Assessment Tools

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Assessments have become a critical piece to education reform. To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. that students think creatively with their new information.

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Simulations: Experiential Learning Tools

Magic EdTech

The use of simulation in education and training started in aviation training and medical field due to safety and cost considerations. Simulations as Learning Tools. Instructional simulations have the potential to engage students in deep learning. develops critical thinking, imagination, and creativity.

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Teacher PD: Purposeful Tinkering and Application

User Generated Education

As a preface to this post, my belief is that deep learning does not occur through sit and get. Deep learning occurs through experiential, authentic, interactive, collaborative instructional processes. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/crafting-professional-development-maker-educators-colleen-graves ).

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Visions of Education Futures Floating Around in My Head

User Generated Education

Why is there one person standing in front of the room doing all of the talking with students sitting passively at uncomfortable desks when we know that active, social, and experiential learning promotes interest, engagement, and deep learning? The potential for the future of education is limitless.