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Retrieval in Action: Creative Strategies from Real Teachers

Cult of Pedagogy

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. It’s crickets.

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

No matter what subject you teach, spend time showing students how to take notes, how to study for tests and quizzes, and how to balance their time between homework and other after-school activities. Find new ways to assess learning Reluctant learners often suffer from test anxiety , especially by the time they reach high school.

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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

k12

Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Polls and Quizzes: Encourage your child to participate in polls or mini quizzes if their online platform offers them. Encourage your child to participate!

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Easy and Effective ELA Activities for Middle School

Teachers Pay Teachers

Make every ELA concept as interesting as possible by incorporating fun activities and getting students participating from the first day of school. You don’t need to assign tests and quizzes to assess student learning. You’ll find that their participation and grades go up, along with more hands than ever before!

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15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

eSchool News

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers. Quizard AI, Inc.

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Unmute the Classroom: Unleashing the Power of Student Participation

Teach Hub

It’s one thing when the classroom is silent because students are concentrating on a task or taking a test, but it’s another thing when the silence is due to a lack of engagement. How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? Here are a few methods to try to help solicit student participation.

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What are the Three Active Strategies?

eSchool News

Here are three effective strategies: Think-Pair-Share : This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration among students. Here are some examples: Practice Retrieval : Self-testing or using flashcards to actively recall information from memory strengthens memory recall and retention.