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How Gimkit engages my students

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During this time, students experienced significant change and evolved into a more technologically-dependent group. This sparked a period when online learning and digital resources gained substantial popularity, and one tool that helps students learn–while also feeling like a game instead of a lesson–is Gimkit.

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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

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For many families, online learning opened the door to new possibilities in education. Of course, supporting your young learner in an online setting comes with its own challenges. There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students.

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Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders

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Early research on the pandemic’s impact revealed significant learning losses, with students on average losing ground in reading and mathematics. The digital divide exacerbated these losses, as students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced limited access to technology and adequate support systems.

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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

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Access and Support Matter Not every home environment is ideal for online learning. Making the Right Decision Choosing whether online high school is right for your teen comes down to knowing their needs, strengths, and challenges. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

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Unless AI technology evolves to a point where it plays a meaningful role in real social systems, where time, attention, and affirmation are scarce and must be earned, it will fall short of solving the motivational challenge. But I don’t believe it’s the technology alone that drives these outcomes. These are not marginal improvements.

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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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AI tools used for remote learning pose additional risks in terms of data privacy. Online learning environments often involve more data exchanges between students and servers. Schools must ensure AI platforms follow secure authentication processes and comply with online learning data protection guidelines.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.