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We can teach math better–here’s how

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In the meantime, many educators—and even entire schools and districts—continued using outdated teaching methods or only engaged in phonics instruction with students in need of remediation. Being Lectured at Doesn’t Work. As many others have, I learned from my own experience teaching in the classroom that lecturing doesn’t work.

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Understanding learning styles via Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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They are influenced by factors such as genetics, culture, and life experiences. While some students thrive in a visually rich environment (absorbing knowledge through images and spatial representations), some excel in a more auditory setting (preferring lectures, discussions, and storytelling).

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

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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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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. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

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The future of learning spaces is open ended

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I thought about what experiences could happen in those spaces, extracting the qualities and characteristics of technology, space and teaching methods that could be applied to each space. In this space, educators are not positioned as lecturers, at the front of a class. A space for the birth of ideas. The makerspace.

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Five (Easy-to-Implement) Ways Video Can Have a Powerful Impact on Teaching and Learning

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The days of standing in front of the classroom and “lecturing” are long gone. Combined, these play a significant role in teaching a subject. Because our brains process visual images almost 60,000 times faster than the written word, video naturally engages students more than many other teaching methods.

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