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This school year, align teaching strategies with student learning styles

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Many educators were forced to rethink how to keep students engaged, and pandemic-era learning has only further highlighted the importance of differentiated instruction. Five Principles of Learning. Teachers can use technology to produce these visual aids to help students understand lessons.

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Don’t Waste the First Day of School

Catlin Tucker

Will the class be teacher centered or student centered? Unfortunately, many teachers spend the first day of school reading their syllabus to their students and explaining all of the classroom norms and rules. Then they fold the index cards in half and write their names on the front so I can begin learning them.

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Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

eSchool News

Throughout my career as a behavior therapist, classroom teacher, and Head of School, Ive worked closely with students on the spectrum and their families. The takeaway Ive come to is this: Success in learning comes down to intention. Some schools implement one-to-one instruction that allows for high levels of personalization.

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6 tips to help teachers pull off collaborative learning

eSchool News

They discussed how adjusting student combinations, adapting teaching methods, and preparing students for group learning can lead to successful outcomes. Base groupings on information : Use pre-tests, formatives assessments, learning styles, and even student interest surveys to divvy up the students.

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Google, MIT RAISE launch no-cost AI training course for teachers

eSchool News

Teachers who complete the course will earn a certificate that can be presented to their district for professional development (PD) credit. Teachers will also learn how to input their specific lesson plans into generative AI tools to get ideas for grade-level appropriate exit activities.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand.

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How your school’s design can promote equity through access

eSchool News

Recently, however, the growing awareness of neurodiversity has started to shift the school design narrative for students with unique learning styles. Even the furniture is adapting to each student’s unique learning style.