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How CTE supports college and career readiness

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A strong curriculum integrates industry certifications, technical skills development, and career pathways that align with workforce demands. The role of CTE in workforce readiness A well-rounded career and technical education curriculum focuses on workforce readiness and prepares students for high-demand careers.

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When His Roster Outgrew His Classroom, This Prof Mastered Modular Online Curriculum

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Robertson notes that redesigning a curriculum using modules allows educators to build a cache of materials a little at a time. When forced to redesign his course, Robertson saw an opportunity to move toward a curriculum that offered more flexibility than his linear syllabus ever could. His choice: modular learning.

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How Research-Informed Games May Result in Deep Learning Experiences

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But for SplashLearn CEO Arpit Jain, it is important to make a distinction between gamification and game-based learning (GBL). Whereas games and gamification are often focused on external rewards, game-based learning relies upon intrinsic motivation. Unfortunately, we have often deterred curiosity in school.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. Lisa Wills, executive director of curriculum and instruction for Ector County Independent School District (ISD) in Odessa, Texas, answered these questions and more in a 45-minute session at FETC.

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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

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Educational Video Content Creators Educational video content creators are empowering educators to bring lessons to life in ways textbooks simply can’t. By enabling teachers to craft or curate videos tailored to their curriculum, these tools make complex subjects more digestible and engaging for students.

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5 ways to teach like a pirate

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Projects using platforms like Flip , Garageband, Russel Tarr’s ClassTools Fakebook page , Matt Miller’s Ditch That TextBook templates, and Ryan O’Donnell’s Creative Ed Tech site offer innovative ways for students to showcase their understanding while connecting to their interests.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience. Moreover, gamification elements in educational content will drive motivation, encouraging you to tackle challenges with enthusiasm.