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3 Ways to Shake Up The Station Rotation Model

Catlin Tucker

If teachers have ample access to technology, they can design multiple stations that incorporate technology. Stations can be composed of a variety of activities (including, but not limited to): Teacher-led small group instruction. Online research. Design and create (presentations, infographics, storybooks, etc.)

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Twig Education Announces Launch of Twig Create Multimedia Makerspace

eSchool News

With Twig Create, students become authors as they actively construct meaning through contextual storytelling that encompasses discussion, presentation, critical thinking, and teamwork. These lessons are mapped to ELA and ELD/WIDA standards, as well as NGSS, Social Studies, and ISTE standards as appropriate.

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5 ways to create spaces that unlock creativity & encourage collaboration

eSchool News

we’ve designed all our spaces with our mission in mind and with our students at the forefront of every decision. When designing our R+D Center, rather than predicting how our students and teachers would use the space, we asked them. At Beaver Country Day School in Newton, Mass.,

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Twig Science Nevada Approved for Statewide Use

eSchool News

Equipment and materials to carry out activities are included in replenishable hands-on science kits. Twig comprises a team of teachers, filmmakers, writers, researchers, designers, academics, and students, all working together to create exciting and effective student learning experiences.

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

Edsurge

As the conversation continued, Joosten discussed the importance of design in online course development, a primary finding in the scan. But content is not top on your list.”

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The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

Edsurge

One recent study of school spending estimated that up to two-thirds of software licenses are never activated. Study-specific measures designed by the research team provide weaker evidence than commonly used measures with independently documented reliability and validity, such as state test scores or other third-party assessments.

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How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code

EdTech Magazine

One way that schools are engaging students is by introducing coding activities in makerspaces, where students can use the creative culture to start establishing the building blocks of computational thinking. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace !

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