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How one district’s focus on interactive learning is paying off

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. “If you’re using technology just to use it, and it really isn’t helping educate your students, then you’re finding the toy with which to waste your time,” said Joe Bratetich, a fifth grade teacher in the district. They’re always visually stimulated in the world outside of school.

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources 

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In this new phase of collaboration, educators, and students in grades 7-12 across PPS will receive access to Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service. Following a review of potential solutions, PPS selected Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service for use with students in grades 7-12. 

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Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

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Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. This year, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) is honoring National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) by offering 10 live, virtual lessons and field trips with topics ranging from scientific to historical to artistic. Monday, Nov.

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Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI

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Saving teachers hours on grading and administrative tasks, so they can focus on teaching. Why MathVizy Stands Out: Interactive Learning: Visual explanations demystify even the toughest math concepts. Smart Automation: Instant grading, feedback, and assignment creation for teachers.

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Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

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Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 3rd most-read story focuses on immersive and interactive learning.

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7 Black History Month resources to use the whole year

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Lessons plans cover a number of subjects and can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels. A lesson on Musical Harlem for grades 3-5 lesson helps students learn about the Harlem Renaissance as they create original jazz artwork.

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The future of gamification

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times more likely to say that they get excellent grades and do well in school See related article: MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners In the past decade, students have been inundated with more and more distractions. Engagement is the name of the game here, and educators are losing.