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A Teacher’s Insight and a Suite of Apps Revitalized Geography—Boosting Student Engagement and Collaboration

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Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. Grade 9 Geography was in trouble.

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Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more

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These are skills students rarely learn straight out of a textbook. One way we have taught these skills is through project-based learning (PBL), where students apply what they’ve learned during a hands-on project that is relevant to the real world — and their lives.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

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Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. As a result, the classroom is modernizing, and pixels are replacing pencils.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

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These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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5G for Education Is Finally Here. First Stop? Cleveland.

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But then Breakthrough was accepted into the Verizon Innovation Learning program, which provides technology and professional development to Title I districts across the country. The 10 winning projects, which were awarded $1 million each, will be featured in the 5G Learning Lab at Breakthrough’s Entrepreneurship Prep Cliffs Campus.

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What Technology or Teaching Tools Do You Use to Enhance Your Teaching?

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Online platforms such as Flipgrid encourage student engagement through video discussions. Coding platforms like Scratch introduce students to programming in a creative manner. Additionally, hardware tools like tablets and Chromebooks enhance personalized learning experiences.

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