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6 tips to help teachers pull off collaborative learning

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While not calling for a return to those rigid structures, in their edWebinar “ Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work ,” Dina Brulles, Ph.D., both education consultants, advocated for using groups to assist student learning. and Karen L. Brown, M.Ed.,

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5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

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As a fourth-grade English/language arts and social studies teacher in an elementary collaborative learning magnet program–which is also a NASA Explorer School–I get the challenge of unlocking the minds of 9- and 10-year-olds who are more at home in the STEM subjects than in exploring literature or our country’s history.

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5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom

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Standardized tests are an important part of a linguistic profile, but we need to also consider a student’s background and exposure – what languages they speak at home and with whom do they speak those languages – in order to build a more comprehensive picture. It is easier to learn a language when watching how you speak.

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What are the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in the Education Sector?

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AI fosters content enrichment by generating interactive learning materials like simulations and virtual labs, making subjects more engaging. Moreover, it facilitates adaptive assessments, moving beyond traditional testing to evaluate critical thinking skills.

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5 ways to create an inviting, engaging multipurpose learning space

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Key points: Modernize existing spaces to support diverse learning needs for all students 4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces How to create engaging active learning environments For more news on learning spaces, see eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We always knew that it would be great to have a dedicated space for students who needed (..)

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How we improved our blended-learning program

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Access to unlimited new information has created seemingly contradictory qualities in today’s students—more self-reliant and independent, but with a preference toward collaborative learning environments and comfortable learning with other students.

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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

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Test scores, homework completion, and grades have soared and parents who had never visited their student’s classroom now volunteer regularly. My research in our active learning classroom (ALC) over the past three years led me to discover seven elements critical to student success. Learning is a community experience.