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Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs

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Ninety-seven percent of students who participated in a study published in the Journal of Science Education this year said that AR applications have a positive impact on their education. Gen-Z school students recognize the positive impact of advanced technologies in their educational experience.

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

k12 Digest

Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops. Active, experiential learning strategies also allow students to feel emotions, which also increases the likelihood of that information being transferred to long term memory.

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Why maker technology is crucial for students with learning difficulties

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Like myself, other students with learning difficulties—from dysgraphia (a difficulty with writing, mainly in spelling) and attention disorders like ADD and ADHD—respond well to visual or tactile learning and activities that allow physical participation, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

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Differentiated instruction Offering tailored teaching methods, materials and assessment strategies can help students to better understand the curriculum. By working with special education students alongside their peers, with an appropriate IEP in place, educators can tailor their teaching to better serve each student.

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Unmute the Classroom: Unleashing the Power of Student Participation

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How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? Here we’ll dive into strategies to encourage more active participation and examine why participation matters to students and educators. By involving students in the process, active learning can boost participation and engagement.

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

eSchool News

If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all. The lesson for educators is clear: to truly connect with our students, we must diversify our teaching methods and keep the learning experience fresh.

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

k12 Digest

Brain-based learning is an educational framework that informs teaching methods by leveraging scientific knowledge about how the brain learns and develops. Active, experiential learning strategies also allow students to feel emotions, which also increases the likelihood of that information being transferred to long term memory.

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