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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

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But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching. Unfortunately, most classrooms look the same as they did 20-30 years ago.

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Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now

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A meta-analysis of 29 studies including 80,879 youth worldwide, published in 2021 , showed that just one year into the pandemic, the prevalence of depression and anxiety doubled from pre-pandemic rates. By sharing a bit about themselves, teachers can foster greater rapport with students in their classrooms.

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Empowering superintendents to connect technology and learning

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During “ The Empowered Superintendent: Leading Digital Transformation ,” the first in a new edWebinar series, Dr. David Schuler, Superintendent of (IL) Township High School District 214, and Dr. Instead of isolated lessons, students learn how to connect their studies with real-world problems.

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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

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Now a soon-to-be released study from Vanderbilt University demonstrates the impact of rigorous, peer reviewed research into curricular tools, in this case showing that students who played edgames outperformed their peers on standardized tests. This is how knowledge progresses. The Multiplayer Classroom: Designing Coursework as a Game.

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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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Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

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Students came to the classroom expecting information from a book and verbal lecture covering the content. Students in the 21st century enter the classroom armed with a vast array of knowledge just a swipe away on various digital devices. Over time, student expectations and readiness have changed. References.

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How to Make District-Wide Innovation Personal—and Collaborative

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A new case study by Entangled Solutions illustrates how that is unfolding at Arcadia Unified School District in California, which serves 9,500 students across its 11 schools. One of our summer projects was to create a fail wall for everyone to see,” said Greg Gazanian, Arcadia’s chief strategy and innovation officer, in the case study.

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