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Study Finds Classroom-Response 'Clickers' Can ‘Impede Conceptual Understanding’

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But a new study found that the devices can actually work against deeper learning of big-picture concepts. Millions of students in colleges and schools around the world take classes that require clickers, small remote controls that let students buzz in answers to multiple choice questions during class.

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Retrieval in Action: Creative Strategies from Real Teachers

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In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. A big and growing body of research tells us that when we study with retrieval, we learn and remember things much better than we do by other review methods.

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5 educators share their ISTE experiences

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PlayPosit supports a number of video sources and allows teachers to pause videos, insert questions, and promote differentiated delivery of content as well as deeper critical thinking and reflection opportunities. Kahoot : A game-based learning platform used to administer study review, quizzes, discussions, or surveys.

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Digital Devices in the Classroom Can Hinder Long-Term Retention

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The question of whether or not to allow students to use smartphones, laptops and other technology in the classroom has been long-debated , and at times, heated. And just as a new school year is set to begin, a new study raises fresh concerns about potential downsides of multitasking during class.

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Kids Discover Online unveils custom assessments feature

eSchool News

Kids Discover , a provider of engaging science and social studies curriculum, announced that its interactive digital library, Kids Discover Online, now includes custom assessment capabilities. The Assessments feature includes more than 5,000 pre-built questions covering more than 1,200 science and social studies topics.

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

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“TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses. By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

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What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

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A former superintendent of nearby Spring Branch Independent School District, he is now a professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Houston. For short-answer questions, they wrote on an index card. Over and over, until it was time for a five-question quiz.

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