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Where Classroom Design Meets Design Thinking

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Ultimately, math classrooms will evolve differently than English classrooms, and every space will look just a little different based on who’s occupying it at the time. But first things first, she reminds educators: Put away those catalogues.

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What Does Your School Schedule Say About Equity? More Than You Think.

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Some of the students who needed extra support—English learners, special-education students, and others in need of academic interventions—were more likely to be scheduled in larger classes with less experienced teachers. Designing the student experience is no easy task. Rosters became more diverse.

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Today’s Classrooms Should Be About Flexible Teaching—Not Furniture

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The facilitator shared pictures of sleek, stylish yet functional seats, tables and “Starbucks”-style setups while others asked questions and shared ideas about how to get the latest furniture in their classrooms. Some offered contact information about “classroom designers” and school vendors.

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How Digital Textbooks, Tech-Friendly Furniture, and Better Data Are Boosting Engagement at Community Colleges

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Jenny Billings, Chair of Curriculum English, Developmental Reading, and English and Study skills at Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) in Salisbury, NC, jumped at the chance to spearhead an e-textbook initiative when the college’s Vice Principal approached her with the idea in 2012. That’s when I knew we had truly succeeded.”.

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Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

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The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producing and teaching complete lessons with ease.

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University of Michigan Turns Courses Into Games

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GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. Lessening Grade Anxiety U-M Professor of Linguistics, English Languages and Literature Robin Queen has been using GradeCraft for several years in two courses she teaches that each have anywhere from 85 to 150 students. “I

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EdSurge’s Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories of 2018

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But high school English and journalism teacher Bryan Christopher is using micro-writing regularly in his classroom to support identity development and to build a sense of belonging. These quick exercises are often used as warm-ups or to check for understanding. But are educators on board? Teen Mothers Need a Lot of Support.

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