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7 discoveries from an active learning classroom

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There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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SplashLearn Raises $18 Million in Series C Funding Round From Owl Ventures & Accel

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Thus reducing their fear of failure, and creating what we like to call fearless learners” said Arpit Jain, CEO and co-founder, SplashLearn. SplashLearn is well poised to bring about a distinct change in the digital learning space with its unique blend of scientifically designed curriculum and its pedagogical methods with global appeal.

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The 7 pillars of today’s digital leadership

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. “If you don’t get instructional design right, technology is just going to speed up the rate of failure. When he was principal of New Jersey’s New Milford High School, Sheninger said a change in learning spaces changed student engagement for the better. It’s about building a foundation.”

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First MakerBot Innovation Center at a high school opens

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The MakerBot Innovation Center will help us teach these skills as it offers a very different, more hands-on learning environment that gives students more freedom to experiment, learn from failure and progress their thinking.”.

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Engaging Students in Collaborative Research and Writing Through Positive Psychology, Student Wellness, and Generative AI Integration

Faculty Focus

An equally pressing issue is navigating the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the teaching and learning space. Two Positive Ideas to Embrace in 2025 Two ideas to embrace in the new year that can jumpstart your positivity are evaluating how you think about failure and the control of your future. link] Macrae, C.

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eLearning Brothers Expands Family with Two Corporate Training Acquisitions

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But by some accounts he faces tough competition at home, competition that was partly blamed for the recent failure of education technology company Instructure to break into corporate learning. Scivally is also unconcerned about a possible recession due to COVID-19 causing companies to slash learning and development budgets.

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Reaching the Quiet Kids in Class

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It is about personalizing the learning space, building relationships with students and gaining their trust, and being there to support them when they need me the most. My flipped classroom is not just about having students watch videos at home and do textbook work in class. I was shy and dreaded speaking up in class.