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Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

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Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning. Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

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Here are five ways probeware, such as Vernier sensors, supports the 3D learning framework. Encouraging active learning through investigations Probeware provides a hands-on, interactive way for students to engage with scientific concepts.

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5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology

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After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. During either style, students are tasked with organizing the words accordingly.

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Latest Enhancements to Discovery Education Services Drive Deeper Student Engagement 

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Pivot Interactives makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy with 10,000 authentic, video-based science interactives crafted by Pivot’s expert curriculum team and teacher community. A redesigned grading tool that streamlines grading Pivot-based assignments for teachers, saving them time. “The

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

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Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface. In addition, the program hones the skills needed to reinforce student engagement, application, exploration and use of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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. –Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One Technologies This school year we will see a continued focus on nurturing 21st century skills in the classroom. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical.

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The Potential of AI and ChatGPT: Empowering Learning and Communication in the Digital Age 

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It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. By offering personalized responses, ChatGPT can cater to individual learning needs, encouraging engagement and enhancing the overall educational experience.