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Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs

eSchool News

So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone.

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How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code

EdTech Magazine

The school now has a lab space dedicated to VR and coding exploration, equipped with three Oculus Rift headsets, three HTC Vive headsets and one HTC Vive mobile unit, according to the Learning Counsel. Eli has been eagerly pursuing a journalistic career since he left the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill School of Journalism.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Facilitate reflective practice : Formative observations enable faculty to critically assess their teaching methods and refine their instructional approaches.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Facilitate reflective practice : Formative observations enable faculty to critically assess their teaching methods and refine their instructional approaches.

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Best Ways to Support Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week

Informed K12

Provide professional development opportunities and coaching to help teachers improve their skills and stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods. Additionally, to help stay up to date with the latest teaching methods, administrators can provide access to new teaching tools that can help teachers be more efficient in their work.

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A Look at American Education Issues Today (and What We Can Do)

Elevate k12

New teaching methods and technologies could turn things around, but schools are struggling to use them effectively. For example, remote counseling outside of school hours won’t be effective for students who don’t have a reliable internet connection at home. Where did it all go wrong?

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Online vs. In-Person Classes: How K12-Powered Online School Stands Out

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Online courses blend interactive technology with well-researched teaching methods. Evaluate Support Services: Does the school provide counseling, academic coaching, or special education support? One of the biggest differences between online learning vs. in-person school is how these elements come together.