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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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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

Cool Cat Teacher

With built-in student differentiation and support, every student gets a personalized learning experience designed for their unique needs. Jennifer's Podcast: To the Classroom Conversations with Researchers and Educators. In 2023, she launched her podcast To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers and Educators.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

Cool Cat Teacher

When surveying the research , effective teacher professional development is content-focused with active learning, supports job-embedded collaboration, uses models and modeling, provides coaching and expert support, gives opportunities for feedback and reflection, and is of sustained duration (Darling-Hammond). A Research Focus.

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Effective Virtual (and In-Person) Learning in Science (part 2)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

Based on current research , effective science instruction looks a bit different than what I often did as a teacher. Students must do more than go through a series of activities or labs (whether in person or virtually) to learn concepts. Admittedly, we are in a strange and challenging time for learning.

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The Future Belongs to Online Learners — But Only If Programs Can Help Them Succeed

ED Surge

He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” Stueve started her online learning journey four years ago — first in community college, and then at the University of Florida. Stueve’s been an online learner throughout.

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How to Refresh the STEM Curriculum in Your Classroom

STEM Sport

Research has shown students who engage in cross-disciplinary learning often demonstrate improved problem-solving abilities and a greater capacity for innovative thinking. This flexibility not only caters to diverse interests but also encourages deeper exploration of a subject.

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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.