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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). The fresh air and natural light create an invigorating atmosphere, fostering focus and reducing stress. Murphy, R., &

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What Are Hyflex Classes? The Evolution of Higher Education

Neo LMS

You can call on students, write on the board, and explain previous assignments. Hyflex classes should improve student engagement and studies show learners engage best with active learning methods. Students who don’t attend class in person can join the class live from their devices. Remote synchronous.

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Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making

Catlin Tucker

Mental health and rates of anxiety (Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor & Schellinger, 2011; Jones, Greenberg, & Crowley, 2015; Zins & Elias, 2006). So, how do we help students make responsible decisions? 5 Strategies Designed to Help Students Make Responsible Decisions. Click to copy.

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Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards

eSchool News

As a well-respected writer on both the NCTM Focal Points and Common Core State Standards, Fennell served as President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) from 2006–2008 and was a founding member of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. For more information, please visit www.

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OPINION: The world is changing fast. Students need data science instruction ASAP

The Hechinger Report

Since at least 2006 , technology leaders and mathematicians have argued that data is the new oil. Importantly, students have reported actually enjoying data science courses. Generative AI algorithms, like those used to create ChatGPT, train on large language datasets.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

FY 2006 $272,300,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). Rationale: “ The Congress eliminated much of the program in 2006; the request would complete the process. Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Legislative Authorization: Title IV Part A (Sections 4101 – 4112) of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

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6 Practical Blended Learning Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Special attention was given to students unfamiliar with digital literacy practices to ensure this did not hinder their learning. This change was significant, especially as students engaged with complex questions about privilege and power in society. Moore et al.’s Teaching Sociology, 45(2), 116–130. link] Moore, G.