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21st Century Lesson Plan Updated

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When I first wrote this article seven years ago, remote teaching was something done on snow days, teaching from home short-changed student learning, and parents were too busy to get involved in their child’s education. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. So much has changed.

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Tech Tools for Reading Fluency

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It is written from the perspective of a 2nd-grade teacher: Teaching in a pandemic presented teachers with a whole new batch of problems to solve, whether through distance, hybrid or in-person learning models. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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You might find that the pace is too fast or too slow for you, or that the teaching methods don’t resonate with your style of learning. Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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6 Ways CuriPod #AI Can Support Teaching & Learning

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One such tool is CuriPod , a platform that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to instantly create tailored slide decks for teachers, offering personalized, engaging, and effective learning opportunities for our students. Here are six ways this resource can elevate teaching and learning.

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8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions

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Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills.

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How Using AI Optimizes Instruction and Learning in Secondary Writing

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Inspired by past educators, Aida Hadzovic has built a reputation for innovative teaching strategies for English. EdSurge: How did using AI tools in your classroom change your approach to teaching writing? Like many teachers, I wasn’t sure about using AI in my teaching.

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EdTech Promised to Change How Students Learn, But the Real Revolution Lies Within Us

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In my first year of teaching, I was blessed to have a SMART board in my classroom. My SMART board’s projector was hanging on by a single screw, much like any hope that this fancy technology would improve my teaching and instruction. My district's purchase of a new blended learning software followed the same formula.

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