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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. And that's how people learn math. You may have heard a lot about PBL in recent years.

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How 3D printing is changing education

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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must invest in educational technology. When schools use technology to improve the quality and quantity of educational content, learners will thrive. 3D technologies can help support a differentiated approach to instruction.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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The BrowardSTEM team leads and supports with experience, expertise and agility in core content standards, STEM implementation, instructional technology and interdisciplinary applied problem-based learning. STEM+CS instruction will always be bringing new technology into the K12 classroom.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. enVision offers an innovative math curriculum that helps educators teach with confidence and inspires students with hands-on, problem-based learning.

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Teaching Tools and Techniques

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Through this approach, educators can utilize visual aids, hands-on activities, and group discussions to cater to individual student needs, promoting deeper understanding and retention of material. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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How Colleges Are Thinking Differently to Serve Adult Students

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It's been established for decades that educating adults requires a different approach than educating children or teenagers. I was curious if you could tell us a little bit about some of the foundational practices of adult education. I think the second thing is, as you mentioned, we talked about prior learning assessment.

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Fighting Fake News in the Classroom

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I learned to justify my teaching approach by telling myself, “This is what students need to be successful.” But now, when I think about the skills and knowledge people need to be well-informed citizens capable of digesting and synthesizing complex information, I wish I could go back and redesign my teaching approach.