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Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking

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Using technology, students can communicate and collaborate in so many new ways. Edtech tools also enable students to learn beyond the four walls of the classroom, providing them with so many more opportunities to enhance their critical thinking skills and understand real-world situations.

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Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool

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When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. Highlighting engineering also encourages students to pursue engineering classes and, potentially, engineering career paths.

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Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

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Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system.

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Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators

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Transparency: Why are your edtech platforms using student data, and how can you communicate that clearly to parents and students alike? Knowing the what, how, and why of data collection will allow you to communicate the same to parents, building trust in your school and its systems.

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Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation

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Wakelet: Wakelet is traditionally known as a curation tool, but its versatility makes it an excellent assessment platform. It allows students to compile evidence of learning through text, images, videos, and links, fostering creativity and critical thinking. I love how Padlet facilitates a collaborative environment.

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6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

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AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. A key aspect of this transformation will be an increased use of digital tools and platforms such as Kognity in the science classroom. As the NGSS continues to gain traction, we can expect a shift in how student learning is assessed.

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Creating podcasts in the classroom

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While podcasts have remained a solid contender in the way we consume information in the last two decades, they also provide a simple yet powerful medium that can help students in their literacy and communication growth. However, the real power lies in using student-created podcasts as a project based learning opportunity.