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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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While their ambition is inspiring, it raises important questions for educators, such as: What are alternative careers in a students field of interest? Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology.

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How much AI is too much?

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Because I have experience in the edtech industry, I have some thoughts on what I think the key question should be: How can I nurture a genuine love of learning? We know that students today are still struggling academically, and research shows that tutoring can have a strong positive impact on student learning outcomes.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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2024: The year of generative AI

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Personalized learning materials : Gen AI makes it easy to tailor educational content to individual student needs; it can adapt materials based on difficulty levels, interests, and learning styles. Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays.

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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

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Engaging students with problems that require abstract thinking (i.e., algebraic equations, scientific theories, and philosophical questions) helps develop their analytical skills. Debates and discussions on complex topics enhance critical thinking and reasoning abilities.

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

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Phenomena-based learning involves leveraging real-world scenarios and observations in learning to help students better understand their environment and uncover the steps necessary to solve problems and answer complex questions. Try, fail, learn, repeat. Or, if you’re Maynard Kereke (Hip Hop M.D.),

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With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

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Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on. Some students may feel disengaged if the curriculum does not connect to their interests or learning styles. The results?

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