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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

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This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

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In social studies , students can interpret historical or demographic data, question sources, and discuss how data is used to shape policy. Data ethics and student agency Theres another layer of data literacy thats especially relevant in todays digital age: ethics.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

Reading a Story: After reading a story with a surprise ending, the teacher could guide students to discuss how their predictions evolved as they read. This helps students understand the scientific process and how their understanding changed based on evidence. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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Teaching digital citizenship across the whole curriculum

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Spend time after the debate discussing the issues raised by both groups.”. Burlington English and social studies teachers already teach their students information literacy skills such as how to judge the credibility of online information and how to source this information properly, Scheffer said. Managing an online identity.

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Class Size Matters: Understanding the Link Between Class Size and Student Achievement

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The discussion about the importance of class size has been ongoing for decades. Some of the long-term results of the students who were in the smaller classes include: Higher student achievement levels in grade seven language, reading, science, math, and social studies classes.

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When Teaching the Holocaust, Heed These Three Recommendations

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This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to Reinvest. This vision of Holocaust education as an ethical awakening and an inoculation against hate is powerful, but top-down mandates also introduce significant challenges for educators.

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6 Tech Activities for Your Summer School Program

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citizenship/ethics/etiquette. Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion. Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. analytical thinking. critical thinking. distinguishing fact from opinion.