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5 strategies to get your students talking

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Students generate research questions, or inquiry questions, and look across a variety of multimodal resources to find answers to their questions, pinpoint where resources align or don’t align, and discuss why the resources are saying different things. The questions are: What surprised me?

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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Here are ten standout resources that can enhance instruction, boost engagement, and support deeper learning. CurrikiStudio Subject areas: All subjects Best for: Interactive learning content creation CurrikiStudio is a free, open-source platform that allows teachers to design interactive learning experiences without needing coding skills.

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

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Each lesson poses a big question–like “Why do stars twinkle?” The site’s “open-and-go” design makes it easy for families to integrate STEM learning into their summer routine without needing advanced science knowledge or extra prep. or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners

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Or they might find it challenging to compete against fellow students to become the first to finish a task or answer a question correctly via touchscreen. The Benefits of MDM Solutions for Gamified Learning in Schools When using touchscreen devices in schools, it pays to have companion MDM solutions to manage, maintain, and secure them.

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How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

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Consider your district, schools, departments, and educators, and ask the following four questions at a team meeting to ensure you’re all on the same page and experiencing these challenges and solutions with common understanding. To explore how to increase the return on investment (ROI) of education technology, let’s take an inquiry approach.

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A ‘Brilliant’ way to learn STEM

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You might feel that way about Brilliant –a site that helps users learn not through lecture videos, but through hands-on, interactive learning. In all, 8 principles guide the learning offered on Brilliant. Effective learning: 1. Sparks questions. Cultivates curiosity 3. Is active 4. Is applicable 5.

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