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How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process

Teach Thought

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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How to Create a Tech-based Curriculum Using the SAMR Model

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I wanted a curriculum that scaffolded learning year-to-year, blended into the school academic program, could be re-formed to apply to any academic topic, differentiated for varied student learning style, and was age-appropriate for the needs of the digital natives populating my classroom. Here’s how it works: Substitution.

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2024: The year of generative AI

eSchool News

Personalized learning materials : Gen AI makes it easy to tailor educational content to individual student needs; it can adapt materials based on difficulty levels, interests, and learning styles. Demonstrating learning in the AI era The advent of Gen AI in education is reshaping the way we assess and demonstrate learning.

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6 tips to help teachers pull off collaborative learning

eSchool News

They discussed how adjusting student combinations, adapting teaching methods, and preparing students for group learning can lead to successful outcomes. Base groupings on information : Use pre-tests, formatives assessments, learning styles, and even student interest surveys to divvy up the students.

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Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

eSchool News

The five-year study, Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards, concluded that the print, digital and hands-on program, coupled with high-quality professional learning, raises students standardized test scores.

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A Critical Look at Standardized Testing

Teach Hub

If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you already know how much standardized tests shape everything from what you teach to how you’re evaluated. These tests seem to influence how you prepare lesson plans, so you may feel pressured to “teach to the test” rather than foster a love of learning.

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5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention

eSchool News

In the standardized testing era, students are too often asked to memorize facts and/or recall ideas without being expected to retain a deeper understanding of information. Depth in learning comes from focusing on critical thinking, evaluation of information, and tapping into students’ intrinsic curiosity.

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