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Case Study 4.7: ?Global Learning and Teacher Education – Leigh Zeitz

Learning Confluence

It is also a collection of anecdotes, inspiring examples, case studies and resources. Case Study 4.7: ?Global His case study is full of exciting learning experiences for his students that involve connections with external peers, students and practicing teachers from across the globe. Dr Leigh Zeitz.

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HE Challenges: Combating declining completion rates

Neo LMS

Preferring to offer up innovative case studies from across the HE sector (rather than just discuss the issue) today’s blog will look at declining completion rates, and ways in which some universities are addressing them. While the 2011 completion rate shows an uptick of 2.1% Public (two-year) community colleges: 38%.

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How to Encourage Girls in Your Classroom to Get Involved in STEM

Waterford

Additionally, one case study found that STEM programs can decrease gender gaps and improve interest and confidence in STEM for all students. Economics and Statistics Administration Issue Brief, August 2011, pp. Technology and Engineering Teacher, November 2011, 71(3), pp. Beede, D.N., Julian, T.A., Langdon, D.,

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers. 2011, Nurmi et al., Final thoughts Reflecting on the changes since my last discussion on this topic in 2011, it’s evident how quickly the field of education evolves. Madda et al.,

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Learning Math Should be Fun and Engaging

A Principal's Reflections

Some of the many methods Mrs. Chellani has employed in her daily instruction include integrating Smart Board interactive review games and videos to reinforce prior learning, case studies performed in the computer lab so students understand the significance of the material taught, and team assignments to foster a collaborative working environment.

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The power of ed-tech in the developing world

Neo LMS

How ed-tech is shaping the developing world: a few case studies. When it comes to innovation and developing economies there are a lot of reports and studies that conclude with a large amounts of “shoulds” and “coulds”. Descomplica.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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