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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

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Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for.

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Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math

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NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons.

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Zap Zap Math–Gamify any Math Curriculum

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Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive, and cover over 180 math topics. My favorite characteristics of Zap Zap Math include: Math topics are delivered in a module-oriented manner.

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Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

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Khanmigo was launched last year in grades 5-8 and used in core content areas, which are typically math, reading, writing, and science, according to the district. Experts also say districts should be clear about their goals in using AI tools like Khanmigo and learn from teachers and students as they use new platforms.

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To Get Serious About Games, Teachers Experiment With Play in the Classroom

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“You’ve got to find a game, independently seek out its validity, make sure it's appropriate for your class, connect it to your curriculum and get outcomes,” she explains. While there’s focus on getting kids to socialize, school leaders and administrators also have one eye trained on the slipping reading and math scores in their districts.

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Is It Ethical to Run Learning Experiments On Students Without Their Knowledge?

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You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. If researchers are testing the benefits of a literacy program, children in the control group might receive math, computer science or mindfulness classes?something

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Retrieval practice, CBE, and what we value regarding student learning

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A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. quizzes and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students’ heads (e.g., practicing math problems, quizzes, flashcards, teacher lectures, and so on).