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5 educators share insights into teaching and learning

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But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning. Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning.

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How Building Bonds in the Classroom Can Motivate Better Teaching

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Instructional monitoring: Monitored student progress and adjusted their teaching strategy as needed. Older students were also more likely to report teachers using complex, high-impact teaching practices. One way to improve TSRs may be to use teaching strategies that affectively engage students in the content,” according to the report.

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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material.

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The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

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Teachers attuned to their classroom culture understand when their students are engaged, and they seek to activate more and more of those coveted light-bulb moments–indicators of high motivation to learn more. Yet educators need to take a moment to reflect on teaching methods, rekindle their passion for learning, and embrace change.

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Prioritizing social growth during online learning

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Virtual parties and get-togethers In-person socialization is important for the emotional and cognitive growth of online learners. However, online schooling can still teach students all the skills they need to make friends and become productive members of society. Related : 5 tips to keep online students motivated

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

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To Be Ready for Kindergarten, Teachers and Researchers Say Social-Emotional Skills Are Key

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One is physical development, including gross motor skills, which allow kids to run, hop and skip, as well as fine motor skills, which help children hold a pencil or use scissors. Another is cognitive development, such as reasoning and problem-solving. I’m not interested in getting them ready for one year of school.

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