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PROOF POINTS: Lowering test anxiety in the classroom

The Hechinger Report

Several meta-analyses, which summarize the evidence from many studies, have found higher achievement when students take quizzes instead of, say, reviewing notes or rereading a book chapter. Their meta-analysis was published in Educational Psychology Review in August 2023. Still, many students get overwhelmed during tests.

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Pearson Signals Major Shift From Print by Making All Textbook Updates ‘Digital First’

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Public Interest Research Group, each new edition of a textbook cost 12 percent more than the previous one. Today, college students on average spend more than $1,200 on books and materials, according to The College Board. He did not rule out the possibility that Pearson may still issue new print editions. “If

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library? Holzweiss asked.

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Integrating Media Literacy with Project-Based Learning and a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

edWeb.net

Ways to engage students in developing media literacy were recently discussed during an edWebinar , sponsored by the News Literacy Project , which featured Shaelynn Farnsworth, National Director of Educator Outreach and Success, and Ebonee Rice, Vice President, Educator Network. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by News Literacy Project.

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School Cellphone Use Contracts Can Reduce Bullying

EdNews Daily

Parents believe that giving a child a phone is a safety issue. Develop with parents and faculty a phone use contract. In addition, Schargel is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer and author of thirteen best-selling books. In addition, he has written over 100 published articles dealing with school reform.

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EDI 2.0 Mini-Conference - Keynote Panel Speakers Announced!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

An often called upon authority/speaker on issues of importance to library workers, Jefferson has appeared on a number of media outlets, including National Public Radio. Now the founding editor of ALA Neal-Schuman's Critical Cultural Information Studies book series, Cooke has published numerous articles and book chapters.

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Paying to Turn in Homework? ASU Prof's Viral Email Raises Questions About Online Textbook Model

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As textbook giants shift to all-digital products that integrate homework, students are essentially forced to buy digital materials from publishers to turn in their assignments. That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges? And I have an A in the class,” she adds.

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