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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

Edsurge

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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Teaching Tools and Techniques

eSchool News

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques? What tools do teachers use?

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

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. enVision offers an innovative math curriculum that helps educators teach with confidence and inspires students with hands-on, problem-based learning.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

Faculty Focus

For example, as a professor in teacher education, I can have my students take pictures or videos of non-traditional teaching they see in the world. We can then expand their view and discuss why they chose specific subjects and if that teaching method would work in a more traditional classroom.

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The Online Classroom: Trust, Explore, Engage

Faculty Focus

For example, as a professor in teacher education, I can have my students take pictures or videos of non-traditional teaching they see in the world. We can then expand their view and discuss why they chose specific subjects and if that teaching method would work in a more traditional classroom.

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Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

Scholarly Teacher

Dean-Scott , Texas State University Key Statement: Cogenerative (cogen) dialogues are one learner-centered approach to engaging students in agency for their own learning and development in a course. Why problem-based learning?: Trolian (Eds.), Groh, S., & Allen, D. Groh, & D. Silvestri, J.