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Why Giving My Students More Choice Was the Most Punk Rock Thing I Could Do

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Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. To me, the question students are really asking is, “Who made this decision for me about what and when I learn?”

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Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology

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Countless apps and curriculum publishers have tried to make learning fun with mixed results. They demand the same level of choice and agency theyve grown accustomed to as digital natives. They want real-time feedback and guidance in the moment, even when teachers arent immediately available to help. Students see it.

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Skibidi anarchy: The role of technology in post-pandemic classrooms

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Countless apps and curriculum publishers have tried to “make learning fun” with mixed results. They demand the same level of choice and agency they’ve grown accustomed to as digital natives. They want real-time feedback and guidance in the moment, even when teachers aren’t immediately available to help. Students see it.

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6 tools for real formative assessment

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From the parent perspective, such assessments can deliver near-immediate information about how children are learning and achieving, said Marty Creel, Discovery Education’s Chief Academic Officer and previously head of curriculum at Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. They can add videos, images and diagrams.

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Watch Out For These 3 Mistakes You’re Making During Distance Teaching

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Undoubtedly, much of this was due to the fact that teachers had limited time to move their entire curriculum online, and few were trained to carry out what was essentially emergency remote instruction. Meanwhile, teachers deliver individualized feedback and support to students. But this wasn’t the only reason.

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Kids Discover Online unveils custom assessments feature

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Kids Discover , a provider of engaging science and social studies curriculum, announced that its interactive digital library, Kids Discover Online, now includes custom assessment capabilities. It is so important that our users know we listen to their feedback and requests. The Assessments feature was in high demand, so we built it.”.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.