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Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? A New Analysis Dives Into the Research

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The biggest surprise to the researchers as they coded each research project was realizing how many different versions of flipped learning exist, said John Hattie, an emeritus professor at the University of Melbourne who co-authored the study. I didn’t think that was fair to people practicing flipped learning.”

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As AI Chatbots Rise, More Educators Look to Oral Exams — With High-Tech Twist

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As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams. It’s a classic idea : In the 1600s it was the basic model of evaluation at Oxford and Cambridge (with the grilling by professors done in Latin), and it was pretty much what Socrates did to his students.

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Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

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Toys and games in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are marketed to boys. Here are 10 ideas that support girls’ creativity and confidence in STEM and expand their options. Take a moment to listen to Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM , a webinar hosted by the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP).

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STEAM in History: Elif Bilgin

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It’s an idea that seems, well, bananas! But that didn’t stop Elif Bilgin from taking home the title of Google Science Fair winner at just 14 years old. As early as age 4, she was reading books that sparked her curiosity and passion for science. No idea was too small or too silly to tackle. Draw my project!

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10 Holiday STEM Gifts for Girls 2022

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It’s not that we are trying to limit girls’ options, but we are less likely to consider toys and games that encourage girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Here are 10 ideas to bring STEM to girls and increase their confidence and choices. They may also limit what we introduce to girls. We can change that.

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Instructors Rush to Do ‘Assignment Makeovers’ to Respond to ChatGPT

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And he teaches those courses online and asynchronously, meaning students go through the material at their own pace rather than ever meet at the same time and place. Still, he knows that some computer-science professors want their intro students to learn to code without AI support. What About Writing Classes?

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STEM Education Tips for First-Time Parents

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In this digital age, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education has become a cornerstone of early childhood development. Science: Nurtures curiosity about the natural world. ” Create simple challenges, such as building a tower with unconventional materials.

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