eSchool News
AUGUST 13, 2024
Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted educational theory with his comprehensive theory of cognitive development. His work was developed in the mid-20th century, but it remains highly relevant and influential in today’s classrooms. Each stage represents a different way of thinking and understanding the world.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 1, 2020
“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Each approach is best suited to different contexts.
Edsurge
APRIL 16, 2018
Research shows that by the age of 12, students will develop an economic understanding that researchers describe as “essentially adult”. For low-hanging fruit, digital lessons can be assigned as homework supplements to in-class discussions, with individual modules on budgeting or wants vs. needs.
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