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Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

eSchool News

Teacher preparation programs and school districts across the nation have been slow to fully embrace this research base, known as the science of reading. Across the country, too many children are struggling to read, and too many teachers are struggling to help them. And how do we fix it?

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Student Disengagement Has Soared Since the Pandemic. Here’s What Lectures Look Like Now

Edsurge

SAN MARCOS, Texas — As a digital media course got underway on a recent Wednesday at Texas State University, a trickle of students took their seats in one of the largest lecture theaters on campus. My goal in flying down to Texas State was to find out, what do college classes look and feel like now—especially in large lectures like this one?

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

k12 Digest

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York. Lecture is a common passive learning practice.

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The blended learning models that can help schools reopen

eSchool News

If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. On the other hand, there’s a chance schools might be able to open back up, in which case they’ll likely need to have students come in shifts in order to maintain social distancing. Related content: 10 blended learning resources for schools.

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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

eSchool News

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. There’s an entire school of thought on this. If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all.

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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

How will you get to know your individual students at the beginning of the school year? lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Engage Learners in Conversation. How might you lean on digital tools (e.g.,

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Increase Engagement in Video Conferencing Sessions with Mentimeter

Catlin Tucker

Last night I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for students in the credential program at UC Riverside. As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture. Then I asked the students to think about how clear each tenet at the schools where they were doing their student teaching.