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Simulations as a Teaching Strategy

Ask a Tech Teacher

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. What are the Advantages of Simulation in Teaching?

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AI in Higher Ed: Using What We Already Know About Good Teaching Practices

ED Surge

For instructors who have had the opportunity to participate in pedagogy learning groups, there may be a lot of overlap in what they already know about teaching and what changes AI might bring to the classroom. The concept of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is another one that instructors might benefit from thinking about.

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To Make Assignments More Meaningful, I’m Giving Students a More Authentic Audience

ED Surge

Curricular mandates and pressure from school and district leaders, for example, can create a teaching and learning environment that fosters insular, make-work assignments. When I considered some of my latest assignments, I realized that’s what I was doing — these writing tasks embodied work without deep value or authentic audiences.

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PBL Puts the FUN in FUNdamentals!

Defined Learning

As you are winding down your school year, it is a great time to think about ways to end the year with exciting and engaging learning for all your students. Deep learning has become a buzzphrase in many school districts and is really not a new type of pedagogy.

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

ED Surge

Brain science research is increasingly bolstering the idea that math instruction rooted in culturally relevant problem-solving helps students draw from their lived experiences and activates distinct areas of the brain, producing durable and deep learning.

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5 Metacognitive Tools to Reveal Hidden Learning

Middle Web

Curious about what students may have learned this year that traditional assessment may not uncover? Deep learning expert Dr. Karin Hess shares five activities and explains how two key elements of learning – metacognition and reflection – can team up to reveal hidden understanding.

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Every Student Deserves an IEP

ED Surge

This informed my teaching from the get-go, while frequent meetings with their parents enriched my insight into their context. In what other ways can we remove barriers to facilitate deep learning for all students? We’ve seen how many of these technologies also serve mainstream users.

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