eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Key points: When it comes to reading skills, we should provide students with explicit literacy instruction and foundational skills like decoding and building content knowledge See article: Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading See article: 4 simple ways to put the science of reading into practice For more news on reading strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, multifaceted condition that touches the lives of many individuals and families around the world. It’s a topic rich with narratives of challenge, triumph, and profound insight into the human experience. To shed light on this diverse condition, TED Talks have served as a powerful platform, offering voices to those with firsthand experience and expertise in autism.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on literacy and student engagement. In this episode of Innovations in Education , Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement and ultimately test sco

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concepts of portfolio and portfolio assessment have garnered significant attention as comprehensive tools for evaluating student growth. This post delves into the intricacies of portfolio assessment, drawing primarily on the insightful research presented in the works of Valeri-Gold et al. (1991/1992) and Gillespie et al. (1996).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

D2L, a global learning technology company, today announced a new partnership with Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content with a goal to transform the education landscape through classroom integration of immersive Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and RT3D technologies. The partnership is a direct response to the increased demand for innovative and engaging learning experiences in the classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Motivation is one of the key concept in psychology. It is mainly concerned with the why and how humans think and behave as they do. Its significance is particularly pronounced in the realm of classroom learning, where it’s often invoked to explain the successes and failures in learning processes. Research proved time and again that well-designed curricula and effective teaching methods are not enough to drive students motivation.

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The Thinking Stick

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How is Minecraft a powerful tool for building community, fostering inclusion, and engaging learners? This week’s amazing guest Mashfiq Ahmed has an answer for that question and tons of wisdom to share. Meet this week’s special guest: ?? Mashfiq Ahmed (he/him) is a high school chemistry teacher at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, New York.

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SplashLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a parent of three kids, I’ve had my fair share of teaching moments – some easy, some not so much. One task that stood out was “how to teach telling time.” It sounds simple, but it’s a big step for a child. In this blog, I will talk about “how to teach telling time” […] The post How to Teach Telling Time: 11 Fun Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Building Good Work Relationships: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Our relationships with colleagues significantly impact attitudes and outcomes at work, have very real implications for personal and professional well-being, and can even impact our ability to live a full healthy life. Library workers are human beings and are impacted by the world's chaotic climate, the situation in their library’s community service area, and interacti

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SplashLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In a world that moves at breakneck speed, mindfulness offers a much-needed pause for adults and children. For kids, mindfulness isn’t just about sitting still; it’s about engaging in fun and creative mindfulness activities for kids that teach them how to pay attention to the present moment without judgment. These simple practices can profoundly affect […] The post 11 Best Mindfulness Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, parenting become a real challenge. With the abundance of advice and theories out there, it can be overwhelming to discern what truly works best for our children. That’s where TED Talks come in as a beacon of insight, offering perspectives from experts and experienced individuals who’ve delved deep into the art and science of parenting.

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