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References for Determining the inclusivity of the edtech you use: four questions to ask

American Consortium for Equity in Education

References: Gay, G. Computers & Education, Keep Reading References for Determining the inclusivity of the edtech you use: four questions to ask The post References for Determining the inclusivity of the edtech you use: four questions to ask appeared first on Equity in Education. Teachers College Press. Cheryan, S.,

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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan. Even with all these elements and many others in place, it is rarely a smooth journey. One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is zeroing in on compelling reasons to change that will lead to better outcomes. & Kay, A. Cheung, A.

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Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

Researc h: The Influence Of Socioeconomic Status In Elementary School Kieffer (2010) organized a study on upper elementary students focusing on reading levels of English language learners (ELLs) and native English speakers. ELLs and low-SES students are at an elevated risk for these difficulties (Kieffer, 2010).

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PROOF POINTS: It’s easier and easier to get an A in math

The Hechinger Report

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift The latest warning sign comes from college admissions test maker ACT, which compared students’ ACT test scores with their self-reported high school grades between 2010 and 2022. Sanchez asked, referring to an A grade on the 0 to 4 grade-point scale. in 2010 to 3.32 grade points from 3.02

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What Educators Need to Know about Generation Alpha

Edsurge

The guest, Allison Russell, was talking about the emotional intelligence of young people and mentioned that she’d just learned that her daughter was part of Generation Alpha , which refers to people born after 2010. I had questions and I wanted to know more. From their earliest years, he says, “they have been screenagers.”

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3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences

eSchool News

Here are three things to consider when designing digital learning experiences for students and why: Consider cognitive load Cognitive load refers to the amount of working memory being used by the brain, similar to the RAM in your computer. References de Jong, T. Instructional Science, 38(2), 105–134.

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PROOF POINTS: Only a quarter of federally funded education innovations benefited students, report says

The Hechinger Report

billion in grants between 2010 and 2016. billion between 2010 and 2016 to education nonprofits and researchers for the purpose of developing and testing new ideas in the classroom. WWC refers to the What Works Clearinghouse, a library of evidence-based teaching practices. Artificial intelligence is the current obsession.

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