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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

eSchool News

Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology. The range of careers students presented was impressive and included jobs like animators, hospice nurses, and lawyers. Success is not limited to one path.

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Why Stubborn Myths Like ‘Learning Styles’ Persist

Edsurge

For years, a stream of articles have tried to dispel pervasive but wrong ideas about how people learn, but those ideas still linger. For example, there is no evidence that matching instructional materials to a student’s preferred “learning style” helps learning, nor that there are “right-brain” and “left-brain” learners.

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Why are technology tools important in teaching and learning?

eSchool News

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

Personalized Instruction : With the advent of adaptive learning platforms and personalized tutorials, educators can now tailor instruction to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

In this model, the importance of learning in the digital age is emphasized. Personalized learning takes center stage, tailoring educational content to individual student needs and learning styles. Digital learning provides personalized education, catering to individual learning styles and pacing.

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