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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

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From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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Guide offers collaborative learning insight

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at no charge, the 36-page guide includes “7 Tips to Your Collaborative Classroom Makeover,” which discusses how teachers can arrange their classroom to promote more collaborative learning. There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum.

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Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs

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In a recent faculty meeting at our school led by Director Adrienne Viscardi, we discussed the importance of using morphology and concept circles to deepen students’ understanding of academic language. These approaches vary by subject area but are essential for integrating ELLs into the academic learning process.

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Free guide focuses on building student collaboration skills

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The new version shares tips on how to establish a collaborative environment in classrooms and provides relevant and engaging lessons, organized by subject matter and grade level. There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum.

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Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise

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Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods.

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Learning by Working Together: Developing and Checking for Group Integration Across Diverse Disciplinary Cohorts

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A live or synchronous approach might involve a collaborative round table role-playing session with multiple participants addressing the same issue. This session could serve as a preliminary discussion before creating a flow chart, or it could come after the chart’s development as a practical application. Wenger, Etienne.