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Balance the Delivery

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Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction. Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. Sounds like too much screen time? Some parents are beginning to see the fatigue in their children. School administrators and teachers are feeling the fatigue, as well as their jobs become increasingly dependent on computer and phone usage. So what gives in the post-pandemic world?

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Aspen Institute’s Newest Ascend Fellows Represent a Tightening Focus on Early Childhood

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This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. Their respective fields may vary widely, but what unites this particular group—on the 10-year anniversary since the fellowship was first launched—is their commitment to transforming early childhood education.

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Affirming the value of an inclusive environment for learners with invisible disabilities.

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Not all disabilities are visible. Many people believe that the term “disability” refers only to people with a visible disability such as an individual who uses a wheelchair or wears hearing aids. However, that is far from the truth. Many disabilities are invisible and there’s much more to them than meets the eye. What are Invisible Disabilities? The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) defines invisible disabilities as a “physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from t

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The Psychology behind Addiction

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Hyderabad, India. WHAT IS ADDICTION? ‘Addiction’, a term used rather loosely today, encompasses a larger and much more complex, biological and psychological meaning. Addiction refers to the inability and powerlessness of a person to stop using a substance or engaging in an activity / behavior that causes physical or psychological harm to them. It is a chronic medical condition involving composite interlinkage between brain circuits and other factors influencing its likelihood.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Hands-on Stem Activities for Kids

STEM Education Shopping

What are the practicable hands-on STEM activities for Kids which you can start today? STEM Activities for Kids are some of the proficient recreational applications, which enhance the cognitive as well as the somatic features of a little human being. Actually the administration of STEM Activities for Kids is a very subtle and a natural process. Putting extra attention to the wellbeing of your baby becomes sorted and an easy structure.

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4 Excellent Tools to Create Interactive Posters and Visuals

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Interactive posters are great learning and teaching materials that you can use for a wide variety of educational purposes. From breaking down difficult processes to visual brainstorming, interactive posters are a good way to communicate visually and boost comprehension. Below are some of my favourite web tools to use to create interactive posters and design engaging visuals.

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Aug 12, Solving Systems of Linear Equations

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Solving Systems of Linear Equations - Concept - Examples

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Aug 12, Solving Word Problems Using Section Formula

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Solving Word Problems Using Section Formula

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Aug 12, System of Linear Equations Worksheet

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System of Linear Equations Worksheet

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.