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Thinking outside the classroom: Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage

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Local industry professionals are a powerful resource pool of work-based knowledge and skills, but require varying levels of preparation before teaching a class. Some may be paraprofessional or classified staff, already extremely skilled at classroom work, but need to become certified. Some may lack a bachelor’s degree.

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With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

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Differentiated instruction is essential, but time constraints, large class sizes, and varying skill levels make personalized learning difficult. To overcome these challenges, schools must emphasize early intervention, interactive teaching strategies, and the use of engaging digital tools.

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Inquiry-based science platform lets students conduct investigations

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Web-based tool aims to engage students and teachers in science and engineering skill development. Released in preparation for the 2015-16 school year, NexGen Inquiry includes an interactive teaching and learning platform that supports existing curriculum, integrated teacher professional development, a teacher community and a resource library.

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What is the Impact of AI on Education?

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AI streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading, allowing educators to focus on interactive teaching methods and personalized interventions. Data-driven insights from AI analytics inform teaching strategies, enabling educators to optimize learning outcomes.

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What is the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Students?

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From personalized learning to innovative tools, AI is reshaping how students engage with information, fostering critical skills for the future. Automation of administrative tasks, like grading, streamlines workflows, allowing educators to focus on interactive teaching methods.

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Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

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The network links educators across disciplines who are interested in using games and other forms of interactive teaching to improve student success. Can a Classic Board Game Teach Writing Skills? Project Sampson is one of several games under development by CGN members and sponsored by an NSF ATE grant.

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What are Some Examples of Teaching Techniques?

eSchool News

By working together to achieve common goals, students develop communication skills, empathy, and teamwork abilities essential for success in the classroom and beyond. Moreover, incorporating technology as a teaching strategy enhances engagement and facilitates interactive learning experiences.

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