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How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

eSchool News

Key points: AI tools give dyslexic students a chance to learn without the constraints of traditional methods Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs For more news on dyslexia interventions, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a student who has personally navigated the challenges of dyslexia, I understand the obstacles learners with this condition face daily.

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What Happens When 'Play' Is Left Out of the School Curriculum

Edsurge

Only six weeks had passed since the start of this school year, and I was already feeling exhausted. On a Friday during one of those long, exhausting days, two birds flew into my classroom. It was comical and absurd — for sixty minutes, I watched my high schoolers run around the room, trying to catch these birds. I had to run after my students a couple of times when I saw them doing crazy things like standing on desks and chairs and window sills trying to catch them.

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3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning

eSchool News

Key points: Students are motivated to dig deep into science with real-world implications Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program.

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What Does It Take To Successfully Implement Personalized Learning at Scale?

Edsurge

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. By creating more flexible, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning empowers students to take ownership of their education, developing the skills they need to thrive both academically and personally.

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Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education  

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will enhance science education across the school system. Through this new collaboration, MSBSD teachers and students in 15 district schools serving grades 6-12 will receive access to a suite of new, state-of-the-art digital resources that will unleash the power of student curiosity in the classroom and deepen engagement in learning.

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Infrastructure Upgrades Allow Schools to Improve Clock, Bell and Phone Technologies

EdTech Magazine

There are many technologies that help keep a school running smoothly. Some of these are obvious, while others work in the background to keep everyone on track. Clocks, bells and paging systems may not be the flashiest educational technology tools in K–12 buildings, but without these systems, the school day would fall apart for lack of structure. Whereas schools are regularly refreshing their other technologies, such as networks and student devices, there’s less emphasis on modernizing bell and p

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog for writers. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month here. In my prehistoric fiction, my characters must squat because sitting in chairs didn’t become popular until about 4,000 BCE and my current trilogy takes place 75,000 BCE. To my surprise, a lot of readers had comments about this.

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Types of Outdoor Education You Can Plan For Your Classroom

Model Teaching

Outdoor education can be broadly described as any kind of learning that occurs either in nature or in the outdoors. While outdoor education, or outdoor learning, is classified in many different ways, in this article you will learn about five common ways in which outdoor learning might be implemented. The post Types of Outdoor Education You Can Plan For Your Classroom appeared first on Model Teaching.

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Strategies for Engaging Colleagues Resistant To Adapting Their Approach To Teaching

Scholarly Teacher

Philip Mongan , Radford University Keywords : Mentoring, Teacher Support, Change Key Statement : Teachers may resist adapting their teaching approach for many reasons. Motivational Interviewing provides a valuable framework for peers hoping to nudge their colleagues toward change. Introduction There are times when teachers develop a personal teaching strategy that is not effective, yet they are resistant to change.