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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. Challenge: Encourage them to think about a question they have about this object or creature.

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Explicit instruction: Students need more of it

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As an assistant principal in a public school in Manhattan, I have begun to use explicit instruction more in my own teaching and have focused on explicit instruction in my professional development with the history and physical education teachers I supervise. They needed modeling, practice, and feedback.

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Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

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For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. AI is used in education to improve learning in multiple areas, including science, math, and languages. It is also having an impact on physical education and health.

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

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Conventional schooling often leaves students disillusioned, questioning their intelligence and value as it is framed by a system that needs an overhaul. Embark’s two businesses, Pinwheel Coffee and Framework Cycles, enable learners to engage in projects that integrate academics with real-world questions.

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When It Comes to Picking Edtech, Are Schools Listening to Teachers?

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For both questions, as it turns out, it depends on who you ask. Joseph South, chief learning officer for the International Society for Technology in Education Striking a Balance So how should districts weave teachers into the edtech process? Take physical education, for instance. Technology doesn't replace the teacher.”

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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and globe accelerate toward the use of renewable energy to fuel power grids, there is an acute pressure to build an educated workforce and a knowledgeable public who will understand and support these changes. There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning.

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Systemic Change Means Rethinking College and Career Prep. We’ve Done It Before.

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Our education system should be our best effort to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools that they need to be prosperous, productive, and employed citizens. Unfortunately, due to our looming crises, the conditions in which all our systems, including education, exist have changed. CTE Gets a Bad Rap All U.S.