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3 great tips for experiential learning

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For example, at Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), our middle school students recently participated in a Virtual Science Fair. At the end of the assignment, many indicated they planned to dig deeper into their research. Students were given the freedom to choose what they studied.

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School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

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And while these assignments were mostly enjoyable, they didn’t prepare me for the next steps on my leadership journey. Through dogged persistence, informal guidance from fellow leaders of color, and my fair share of luck, I became a principal and, later, a district superintendent.

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Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning

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It can help teachers save a tremendous amount of time on administrative tasks like researching and developing lesson plans, creating rubrics for assignments, and communicating with parents–time that can be refocused on students instead. AI has the power to revolutionize education.

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Where’s the Humanity? The Case for Putting Language Arts Into STEM

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It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. began participating in the Tech Challenge more than ten years ago as a team advisor. Not your typical science fair . Some tips from the pros 1.

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Old, Slow Laptops Are Sabotaging College Student Success

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But even students who do have Wi-Fi and digital devices for schoolwork may not be able to fully participate in their courses if the technology they have is old, outdated or not powerful enough to handle the demands of today’s higher ed software and streaming services. So does lacking reliable access to a computer.

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Online Classes! On Your Schedule

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Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. fair use/public domain. Can also be taken for college credit. Teach Writing with Tech.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

Today’s educators seek to provide learning experiences that prepare students to be healthy, successful participants in college, career, civics, and home life. There’s a critical need for more funding for schools, including fair pay for teachers. We no longer solely prepare students to be college-ready. We seek life-readiness.