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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This term refers to the pre-existing cognitive framework that each student brings into the learning environment, encompassing everything from factual information to deeply ingrained skills and misconceptions. Prior knowledge is one of the key concept in educational research that fundamentally reshape our understanding of how learning occurs.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. It’s a transformation that’s been largely driven by the unprecedented pace of technological advancement. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly. And guess what?

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For instance, Wallace, Vodanovich, and Restino (2003) discussed how boredom correlates with attention deficit and memory lapses, signaling a deeper issue than mere disinterest. This approach appeals to different learning styles and keeps students engaged (Mayer, 2003). References Berk, R. Furthermore, Pekrun et al. Daniels, L.

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5 Tips To Improve Your Teaching And Boost Your Career

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Take advantage of technological and online resources. Are you looking for ideas on incorporating technology into your classroom? It’s often possible to further your training while continuing to teach thanks to self-paced online courses: for example, this comprehensive prep course for Praxis Core exams and Subject Assessments.

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The Science Behind Spatial-Temporal Math

MIND Research Institute

Games have the potential to be perceived as an enjoyable and fun activity and, with that, might provide a preferred means to teach math (Bragg, 2003). The "ST" in ST Math stands for "spatial-temporal" and refers to our platform's signature design approach. and 0.31, respectively, for math scale scores on standardized state assessments.

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Research-based Strategies for Teaching Sight Words

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Use Technology: There are many apps and online games that can help make learning sight words fun and interactive. Assessment Through Spelling Attempts: Assessing word knowledge through early spelling attempts can provide valuable insight into a student’s progress. References Murray, B. McIlwain, M. Scarecrow Press.

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This Neuroscientist Wants to Know Your Brain On Art—and How It Improves Learning

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My first book was in 2003 (1*), and that book was all about connecting research with effective teaching. At the time, our state test was based upon performance assessment, and learning the thinking skills framework. 3) "Summer slide" is a term that refers to when students fall behind where they were academically over the summer months.

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