Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

We practice mental models grounded in a pragmatic view of change. Inspired by Stephen Covey’s influential book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we wondered if there aren’t seven habits we possess—or should possess—that enable us to be successful. In everything we do, we take time to consider needs and requirements.

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Mental Models Intelligence Culture Participation 156

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Frameworks provide mental models, but “don’t usually help educators know what to do differently,” argues technology leadership expert Scott McLeod in his latest book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning. Book group discussions can jumpstart conversations among colleagues.

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Communication Gamification 168

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

Even though I’m an educational technology advocate, I would have liked some more discussion of project- and inquiry-based learning, performance assessments, community-based service learning, Harkness circles, and the wide variety of other non-technological possibilities that still result in robust learning. Chapter 3 is similar.

Learning 88

Learning Schools Mental Models Discussions 88

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

and quickly discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each. | . | 10 minutes – We will start the workshop by looking at some different technology integration and/or deeper thinking frameworks (TPACK, SAMR, RAT, Bloom’s, Webb’s, IPI, AIW, etc.)

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Mental Models Participation Coaching Questions 97

Lab to Class

MARCH 31, 2024

The researchers found that the style of drawing and mental model used to solve the problem was highly predictive of whether the student was able to find the faster way to solve the problem or not. The researchers suggested that the analysis of diagrams and other visualizations should be considered as a useful teaching approach.

Math 52

Math Mental Models Textbooks Study 52

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

In a recent conversation with EdSurge, Goel discussed how learning engineering researchers are applying artificial intelligence to help make high-quality education accessible, affordable and effective on a grand scale. What kind of mental models do humans build of AI agents? Goel: We have not one but several projects.

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Mental Models Education Ethics Learning 183