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Indigenous Knowledge Is Often Overlooked in Education. But It Has A Lot to Teach Us.

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In many of our conversations, we acknowledged how our ways greatly differed from the ways of knowing and learning found in mainstream education systems. All educators, whether they are Indigenous or not, can learn from these systems how to root their teaching and learning in community and place-based context.

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Exploring Wealth Inequities: An Experiential Learning Activity

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As part of my gifted education classes, I am asking my 5th and 6th graders to choose, explore, research, and report via their own Google Sites on one or two of the 17 Global Goals found at The World’s Largest Lesson. We began these activities with Exploring Wealth Inequalities, which I explain below.

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How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

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In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

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How Makerspaces in Schools Can Support Student Mental Health

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Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. She learned of a school that used its makerspace as part of a grief project to help students work through their emotions after the death of a classmate.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

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This article explores the impactful initiatives undertaken by 4-H , an organization supported by Endless Network. The four Hs in 4-H — Head, Heart, Hands and Health — embody values cultivated through experiential learning initiatives. Our goal is to spark young people's interest and excitement in various content areas.

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5 Ways STEM Connects to Holistic Learning

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Johnson, PhD, Holistic Learning Theory and Holistic Education, 2005 What Is Holistic Learning? Holistic educators facilitate learning experiences that nurture learners’ minds, bodies and hearts. There's considerable overlap between STEM and holistic learning. Let's explore five ways STEM is aligned with holistic learning.

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How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

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It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. So, that’s what I did.

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