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How AI Can Address Critical Challenges Facing Higher Education

ED Surge

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into higher education to address challenges such as personalized learning and operational efficiency. While AI has the ability to enhance personalized learning experiences, there are concerns about the quality of education delivered through AI-driven platforms.

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What If We Measured Learning Through Skills Gained, Not Time Spent in the Classroom?

ED Surge

At the K-12 level, there’s been a push to create more flexibility in the school day for “immersive experiences,” like internships and hands-on projects, from players such as XQ Institute, the nonprofit supported by Emerson Collective that since 2015 has poured millions of dollars into efforts across the country to “rethink high school.”

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Want Students Who Think for Themselves? Let’s Eliminate Our Standardized School System

ED Surge

The primary purpose of grading is to communicate a student’s achievement of learning goals. Instead, we must ensure that learners are intrinsically motivated through learning activities that are challenging, purposeful, relevant and empowering. I don’t believe this is what’s best for kids.

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How to Refresh the STEM Curriculum in Your Classroom

STEM Sport

The primary challenge for educators is to develop and maintain a STEM curriculum that is both responsive and adaptable to these ongoing advancements. Research has shown students who engage in cross-disciplinary learning often demonstrate improved problem-solving abilities and a greater capacity for innovative thinking.

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Differentiating with Personalized Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” ” — ISTE.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

Cool Cat Teacher

While the content was fully online, my primary learning space was my in-person classroom as I implemented what I learned using feedback from students, parents, and administrators. Sustained Duration (with Flexible Pacing). You are a person who would like learn on a flexible schedule.

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An Innovative Vision for the Future of Schools

The Innovative Educator

The key will be agility and flexibility. That's because we've learned that we don't quite know what's ahead of us. In many districts this will mean keeping remote learning for most secondary students and for all primary students who want it. ASU already had in place, the three platforms necessary for flexible learning.