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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. And that's how people learn math. You may have heard a lot about PBL in recent years.

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How 3D printing is changing education

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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must invest in educational technology. When schools use technology to improve the quality and quantity of educational content, learners will thrive. 3D technologies can help support a differentiated approach to instruction. Increased Student Engagement.

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Principals: The lessons we learned in 2016

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As these four principals look back at 2016, they recall the most important ed tech lesson they learned this year—and look forward to inspiring their staff and students anew in 2017. Technology Usage Lowers Discipline Referrals. Based upon my district’s 7 Keys to College and Career Success , E.A.

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What are the Three Active Strategies?

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Metacognitive Strategies : Monitoring one’s own learning process, setting goals, and regulating learning enhances self-awareness and fosters academic autonomy. Interactive Lectures : Incorporating interactive activities like polls, quizzes, or discussions into lectures keeps students engaged and reinforces key concepts.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. Her perseverance has expanded healthcare access for students, and she has demonstrated what it means to be a leader in K-12 education.

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Active Learning Strategies for Students

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Think-Pair-Share: Students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing with the whole class. This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

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Teachers learned quickly how teaching online is very different from teaching face to face. Teachers had to learn new ways to communicate, how to deal with technology issues both for themselves and their students, and how they could adapt their lessons for success.