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Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs

eSchool News

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

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Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops. Learning is still, and always has been, a social activity.

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

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The LRE ensures that students under IDEA are offered equitable access to education alongside their non-disabled peers. Differentiated instruction Offering tailored teaching methods, materials and assessment strategies can help students to better understand the curriculum.

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9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

eSchool News

This would not only allow students to enhance their learning but also teachers to incorporate new teaching methods to support students in different learning environments. It also allows opportunities to increase constructive feedback to students and teachers to modify and adapt different teaching strategies for students.

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3D printing, STEAM are on the rise in classrooms

eSchool News

As teaching methods progress from more traditional learning environments to more dynamic and active, educators are seeking new ways to help students build important 21st-century skills such a critical thinking and problem solving, according to a new survey from 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot.

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Lessons and leadership during the switch to online learning

eSchool News

During a recent edLeader Panel , the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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5 tips to create a successful hybrid learning environment

eSchool News

A great way to accomplish a positive environment is by first highlighting the benefits of this teaching method. Hybrid learning has numerous benefits for your students, parents, and teachers, including increased flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to use innovative learning tools.