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Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs

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So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone.

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Engage Younger Students with Tech the Right Way

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In this recent conversation with eSchool News, John touches on integrating technology into primary classrooms, highlighting the need for a scaffolded approach, where EdTech complements traditional teaching methods. Diversity and Representation: John discusses the importance of diversity and representation in educational content.

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Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching

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This careful planning lets teachers supercharge student creativity and critical thinking with fresh AI-infused teaching methods while keeping their information private. A math teacher might use AI to generate varied practice problems while maintaining their unique teaching approach.

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9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach.

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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

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It can be as micro as a class observing a bag of popping corn or as macro as tying recent weather events to a discussion on climate change. it’s using a viral Rick Ross video as a teaching moment about camels. Or, if you’re Maynard Kereke (Hip Hop M.D.), But the conduit is just as important as the content.

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HMH Launches New Generative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool to Support Whole Class Instruction

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This new functionality makes it easier for educators to use proven instructional strategies like “turn and talk ,” a common teaching method where peers discuss relevant classroom content with one another.

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6 tips to help teachers pull off collaborative learning

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They discussed how adjusting student combinations, adapting teaching methods, and preparing students for group learning can lead to successful outcomes. They can be as simple as talking with students and discussing where they are with the lessons. and Karen L. Brown, M.Ed.,