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How To Teach Tech-Savvy Students Using Metaverse Avatars

ViewSonic Education

Despite their novelty, avatars can appeal to a generation of students who have grown up using technology in almost every aspect of their day-to-day lives. Digital technology is integrated into almost every aspect of a modern student’s life, which is why students of this generation are often referred to as digital natives.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter If you want to know how to start an eSports program in your school. The reasons are not only that they are fun but they are making a positive impact on a generation of students whose favorite sport is video games. from Texas Tech University.

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How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students

eSchool News

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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Student and Teacher Motivational Needs in the School Setting

User Generated Education

Looking at theories of motivation can create a broader perspective as well as give educators additional ideas for meeting their own and their students’ needs. Resources: Addressing Our Needs: Maslow Comes to Life for Educators and Students [link]. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Education – [link].

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Cultivating Independent and Collaborative Meaning-Making

Catlin Tucker

It is the process of actively constructing knowledge by building on their prior understanding and experiences and engaging with content in a meaningful and relevant way. Create An Analogy: Encourage students to make a comparison or create an analogy. Teachers may want to differentiate the process, making scaffolds (e.g.,

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New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

The CoolCatTeacher

From exploring the duality of human nature through literature (and a super amazing way to teach Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) to teaching friendship skills in a digital age, Or-Tal's projects offer a fresh perspective on education. During the launch, we explained to the students what PBL is, and we introduce the driving question of the project.

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How Culturally Responsive Education Affects Student Engagement and Learning

MindSpark

Anzer As a minority in America, I always felt that my public school education wasn’t created with me in mind. There are too many baby books and thought leaders with their spin on creating more equitable education. Can these practices create a wedge between our students and academics? Why should you read this book?