Tue.Dec 26, 2023

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Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education

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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. Middle school serves as a crucial dеvеlopmеnt stagе, and honing critical thinking during this pеriod lays thе foundation for lifеlong lеarning. Tеachеrs еncouragе studеnts to analyze, quеstion, and evaluate information indеpеndеntly, this way cultivating a mindsеt that goеs bеyond rotе mеmoriza

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EdSurge Recommendations for What to Read, Watch and Listen to Over the Holiday Break

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As instructors and students press pause for winter break, journalists at EdSurge are likewise taking some time away from writing and editing during the last week of 2023. As we catch our collective breath, we’re pleased to offer you a few reflections about the stories we’ve enjoyed over the past year. Here, find recommendations for articles, books and podcasts that have resonated with us — some related to education and others that extend beyond.

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Santa's Special Gift: A NAO Robot for Chase, a Kid with Autism

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Every holiday season, stories of heartwarming miracles and unexpected gifts remind us of the magic of Christmas. This year, we bring you the heartwarming tale of a young boy named Chase, who has autism, and his extraordinary Christmas wish that came true. Chase asked Santa for a very special gift - a NAO robot. Little did he know that this amazing present will bring a positive transformation in his life.

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A Heartfelt Thank You from Boxlight

Box Light

In the spirit of the season and as the year concludes, Boxlight and its family of brands – Mimio, MimioSTEM, Clevertouch, FrontRow, and EOS Education - expresses heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support in this transformative year. This past year has been marked by innovation, excellence, and shared triumphs and we are thankful.

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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.