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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

eSchool News

What if the missing ingredient in student achievement isn’t better curriculum, tech, or teachers, but better motivation? People only have so much time, attention, and emotional bandwidth. Compared to apps and games designed purely for entertainment, edtech rarely wins the attention battle on its own.

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Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss

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This phenomenon has garnered increasing attention from educators, researchers, and policymakers due to its substantial impact on student achievement and educational equity. Establishing structured reading routines is paramount, with research showing that reading just six books during summer can prevent a decline in reading achievement.

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

k12 Digest

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. link] Gozuyesil, E., & Dikici, A.

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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

eSchool News

Do they require more dexterity and attentiveness than is usual for a child? By making your edtech tool language agnostic, or offering it in multiple languages–all the more achievable with modern AI technology–you may be able to support more children worldwide.

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Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education

k12 Digest

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory.

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

k12 Digest

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material. link] Gozuyesil, E., & Dikici, A.

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

k12 Digest

This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured. I view every classroom interaction as a form of dialogue, and I pay close attention to how students respond emotionally and behaviorally to what and how we teach.