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9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

eSchool News

By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. When schools actively honor students’ cultures and identities, they fulfill these basic safety needs, allowing students to focus more fully on their academic and personal growth.

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5 strategies to ignite student engagement

eSchool News

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

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Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

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Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and the digital age. Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.

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How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum

eSchool News

Makerspace PBL is all about culture,” he said. “Do Embracing those failures has to be part of your culture.” Do your students feel safe to build? Do your students feel safe to screw up? If you don’t have failure built into your maker education and your PBL system, just forget it.

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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

eSchool News

If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all. The lesson for educators is clear: to truly connect with our students, we must diversify our teaching methods and keep the learning experience fresh.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills.