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The Secret to Learning Any New Language May Be Your Motivation

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So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute.

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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

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Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation. You keep going.

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Enhancing learning through AI and human educators

eSchool News

AI lacks emotional intelligence, often struggling to engage in empathetic interactions, motivate students during challenging periods, or adapt its teaching style based on emotional cues. They excel at motivating students, managing classroom dynamics, and offering personalized feedback based on nuanced observations.

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How to choose the right digital courses for your students

eSchool News

Comprehensive digital curriculum is designed with the end goal in mind, based on Understanding by Design, an award-winning book and theory by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe that focuses on the benefits of backward planning. Other items to consider include your instructional model, quizzes and tests, and supplemental materials for teachers.

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9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

eSchool News

While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum. This does not mean teachers have to be experts in using all technologies, but teachers should be willing to incorporate technology into their everyday curriculum delivery.

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7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching

eSchool News

One issue facing teachers is the seemingly never-ending stream of curriculum changes and standardization. To hit the curriculum goals, teachers must set a pace for their classes that aims to hit specific lesson delivery targets during the school year. These lagging indicators exacerbate the issue of lack of capacity.

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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

Interest-Based Learning: In a unit of study, a teacher sets up must-do stations addressing core curriculum requirements and may-do stations that invite students to delve into subtopics related to the subject, allowing students to choose based on their interests and passions.