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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

eSchool News

There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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

k12 Digest

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Achieve3000 Acquires Literacy Startup Actively Learn

Edsurge

Achieve3000 , a provider of online reading and literacy tools, announced it has acquired Seattle-based Actively Learn , which also provides a suite of online reading materials and instructional supports aimed at helping students build literacy and critical-thinking skills. Through this deal, we’ll make a bigger impact,” says Goyal.

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In the marketplace: Funding for active learning, a helping hand for innovative programs, and an interactive book program

eSchool News

To fill a reading gap and encourage families in all communities to foster their children’s literacy development beyond the school day, Scholastic announced the launch of My Books Every Day, a collection of high-quality, take-home book packs with interactive activities for students in grades PreK–3.

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Language Arts teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials” for high schoolers

eSchool News

Oftentimes the learners fail to understand the vocabulary of the book that sets the obstacles for the reading comprehension, or fail to discuss the topic because they lack active vocabulary. The classroom can be a perfect ground for discussions, imagination training, and language improving activities. Forming the Arguments.

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What is Actively Learn and Why Should I Try it?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Actively Learn is a freemium online education platform that allows students to read a book (or some other document), make comments, answer questions posed by the teacher, and even collaborate with others. What is Actively Learn. I like that student research done through Actively Learn can be merged into Google Docs.

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Teacher Tips: Starting the Year with Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

Design a mix of 4-6 online and offline activities that correlate with what you usually cover in the first few weeks of the school year. Note : This station rotation series pictured above is designed for a 6th grade English Language Arts class. Create an overview of the rotations with links to resources and documents.