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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

In an upper elementary English or history class, students may have the opportunity to decide which discussion technique to use to discuss a short story. In a secondary history class, teachers can differentiate the experiences of conducting research to accommodate diverse learning needs and interests.

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‘Why Am I Just Learning About This?’ In New College Board Offering, Students Explore the African Diaspora

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The African diaspora is not taught as a standalone Advanced Placement course, but rather as a theme in AP Seminar through which students learn about real-world issues while developing skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, research and presentation. Cary Hunt, who teaches AP Seminar at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Ala.,

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Hoping to Spur 'Learning Engineering,' Carnegie Mellon Will Open-Source Its Digital-Learning Software

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Carnegie Mellon has a long history of commercializing its digital-learning tools, though. In 1998, for instance, researchers from the university formed a spin-off company called Carnegie Learning that popularized the math tutor software developed at the university. But doing that will mean a change of culture.

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169 Tech Tip #130: 7 Google Tricks Teachers Should Know

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Sub-category: Search/Research, Classroom Management. Revision History —this is a running list of all changes made to a document over time. It tracks collaboration and allows students to roll back a document to a previous version in case something unexpected happened. Today’s tip: #130: 7 Google Tricks Teachers Should Know.

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Classroom Learning

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For example, in a history class, students might participate in a simulation of a historical event, immersing themselves in the context and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the past. Research on online learning vs classroom learning highlights the unique strengths and limitations of each approach.

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How K12 Supports Elementary Students in Science and STEM

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Heres a closer look at how we integrate STEM curriculum in elementary school: Social Studies Meets STEM History is full of engineering breakthroughs, medical discoveries, and technological advancements.

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