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

eSchool News

Back in 2018, a study published in the British Journal of Education Technology revealed that AR can be especially useful for students studying complicated subject matter, improving their ability to focus. This has been known for many years now.

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

k12 Digest

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Research consistently shows that students taught using brain-based methods outperform their peers in traditional classrooms.

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Massive Study of Online Teaching Ends With Surprising — and ‘Deflating’ — Result

Edsurge

MIT professor Justin Reich and several colleagues just completed one of the largest-ever research studies exploring teaching techniques in online higher education, involving nearly 250,000 students from nearly every nation on the planet. After all, he and his collaborators did get significant results in their earlier, smaller studies.

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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods.

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Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12. In order to address classroom equity concerns among education leaders, schools are looking to adopt new, more information-based practices to keep students engaged in their studies and support those who are having difficulties. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Engage Younger Students with Tech the Right Way

eSchool News

In this recent conversation with eSchool News, John touches on integrating technology into primary classrooms, highlighting the need for a scaffolded approach, where EdTech complements traditional teaching methods. He mentions, (what else?),

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Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

eSchool News

Teachers spend years learning about teaching methods, reading theories, and child development. Theyre often trained in methods that emphasize comprehension and context-based guessing. However, these methods arent enough to help students develop the core skills they need to become proficient readers.

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