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5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

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Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects. Not only does Quizizz make learning history fun, but it also helps you to stay focused and manage your instructional time.

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An Active Reading Strategy for Any Learning Landscape

Catlin Tucker

I wanted to support teachers in thinking about leveraging this active reading strategy for any learning landscape, so I created the template below (with permission). The more effectively they engage their higher-order thinking skills, the more likely they are to make meaning as they read. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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How to weave video game principles into the classroom

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Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve

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The company’s award-winning blended programs — delivered digitally on its innovative Savvas Realize platform and visually through engaging print resources — feature real-world learning experiences designed to increase student engagement along with high-quality instructional materials to accelerate academic outcomes.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

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96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

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The only wrinkle I see in the land of interoperability is that the conversation is still too complicated, and school leaders still don’t have a go-to resource that helps them translate the techno-babble of open data standards into plain English. Jacob Bruno, vice president of professional learning, NWEA.

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TCEA24 Roundup

eSchool News

This year’s event featured more than 800 sessions on various topics such as leadership, mathematics, STEAM, digital citizenship, literacy, English language arts, and more. How to optimize classroom technology and utilize Epson partners such as Eduscape for enhanced lesson plan content that inspires student creativity and elevates learning.

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