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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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Rather than writing traditional essays or book reports, my students were invited to create short video book reviews of their favorite titles–books they genuinely loved, connected with, and wanted others to discover. The assignment? Students were given creative freedom to shape their presentations.

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Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning

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Emerging in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and related declines in student learning and motivation, AI refers to a broad range of technologies, including tools such as ChatGPT, that use vast data repositories to make decisions and problem-solve. For humans, we recommend anti-bias practices to overcome these perceptions.

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6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom

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This includes on-demand tutoring along with AI tools that offer feedback on written work. These AI tools help students fine-tune their essays before they connect with a live tutor or before they submit their assignments to teachers. AI Writing Review enables students to submit their drafts for lightning-fast feedback.

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Paper™ acquires MajorClarity to Create a Comprehensive Career & College Readiness Platform

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The new combined CCR platform includes customized academic pathways, career exploration tools, workforce micro-credentialing, a resume builder, and a cover letter review tool. For students attending college, there is a college essay review tool, a college application management, and a scholarship search.

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How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? #DLNchat

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On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Ideally, exams should be used more as a learning tool than an assessment tool. Bethany Bovard defined the difference in her own words. “I Yes exactly.

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Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

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Example could be applied to a composition assignment. Example could be applied to a written assignment. essay, American Chemical Society. Engaging health student in learning organic chemistry reaction mechanisms using short and snappy Lightboard videos. link] Pearsall, E., Corkish, T., Davidson, M., Haakansoon, C.,

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Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning

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Example could be applied to a composition assignment. Example could be applied to a written assignment. essay, American Chemical Society. Engaging health student in learning organic chemistry reaction mechanisms using short and snappy Lightboard videos. link] Pearsall, E., Corkish, T., Davidson, M., Haakansoon, C.,