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5 strategies to get your students talking

eSchool News

Natalie Svrcek, an associate professor at SUNY Brockport, offered strategies to help students collaborate and engage in discussions. A variety of multimodal tools can model using diverse technology to foster discussion: HyperDocs : HypderDocs is a digital tool that uses hyperlinks to package a variety of learning materials in one space.

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5 resources to build stronger classrooms through PLCs

eSchool News

meeting agendas, SMART goals templates, common assessment protocols) A searchable database of successful PLC schools and their practices Forum discussions to connect with peers across the country How to use it: If you’re launching a PLC for the first time, explore sample school profiles to see how others have approached the process.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

eSchool News

Parlay Subject areas: ELA, Social Studies, Science Best for: Structured online and in-class discussions Parlay enables educators to facilitate student discussions in a more inclusive and data-informed way. It helps students build listening skills while learning about current events, science topics, and historical moments.

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics). Be open and welcome student questions. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language.

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Bridging the language gap with AI tools every teacher can use

eSchool News

Visuals for terms like evaporation, cell wall, or friction give students a foundation before they encounter these words in complex reading or classroom discussions. These differentiated strategies align with the SIOP model and help ensure that all students can access and demonstrate learning, even if their English skills are still developing.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education. From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

eSchool News

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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