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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Remote Learning Begs the Question: Must Lectures Be So Long?

Edsurge

What’s the Use of Lectures? Let’s start with one of education’s most hallowed traditions: the lecture. In his 1971 book “ What’s the Use of Lectures? The author’s work did not discount the fact that there are inspirational teachers whose lectures are so compelling they can hold student attention for hours.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Empowering superintendents to connect technology and learning

eSchool News

In fact, many district technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership, the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom.

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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information. The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented.

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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. What might make it hard for a student to process information presented verbally in a lecture or mini-lesson? Taking time to identify barriers in our design work is critical.

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Beyond Homework: The Evolution of the Flipped Classroom

Catlin Tucker

” Challenges with Traditional Live Instruction Traditionally, educators disseminate information in real-time, relying on lectures or mini-lessons. Others worry that students may not have access to technology beyond the classroom or those who do have access may not watch instructional videos outside of class.

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