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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

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There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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Study suggests a lack of assessments for coding teachers

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As a result, CSTA made a number of recommendations to its community: Develop valid and reliable formative and summative assessments for programming languages beyond Java, such as Python, C#, etc. Develop a community of practice surrounding the use of assessment in computer science classrooms.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

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Schools will need to incorporate language and policies about AI into their school codes and practices to discourage cheating and unethical usage of these technologies. Professional development will act as a valuable support for teachers as they navigate AI tools and ethics in their classroom.

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5 major education trends of 2024

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Schools will need to incorporate language and policies about AI into their school codes and practices to discourage cheating and unethical usage of these technologies. Professional development will act as a valuable support for teachers as they navigate AI tools and ethics in their classroom.

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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. Translate: Make teaching and learning easy in every language.

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

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These formative decisions are made by guidance counselors, assistant principals, principals, and superintendents before students ever enter the classroom. Designing the student experience is no easy task. Rosters became more diverse.

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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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