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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

Each institution provides unique strengths, from LU’s well-rounded approach to MIT’s rigorous academic standards. Grasping the Breadth of the Curriculum Computer science is a diverse field, and its study encompasses various subjects like programming, algorithms, data structures, and more.

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Study explores use of digital tools in out-of-school programs

The Hechinger Report

Given that goal, the nonprofit commissioned a study of out-of-school programs to see how they use digital media tools and technologies with students. Studies of tech use in schools, however, show passive consumption is exceedingly common. Its student participants create adoption campaigns for shelter animals on social media.

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Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

Hapara

In 2021, 3,446 high school students participated in a study about online civic reasoning. The study found that the students weren’t using critical thinking to evaluate what they were viewing online. ✔️ K-12 lessons and courses will help your school make digital citizenship a priority in addition to academic standards.

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Acceleration Is Better Than Focusing on Learning Loss. This Unique Summer School Shows Why.

Edsurge

But for all the conversations in the news and on social media, one place we’re not seeing it as much is in schools themselves. Embedding a social-emotional learning lens into instruction.

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

Edsurge

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” Teachers need help planning lessons that meaningfully contextualize academic standards.

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The Real Problem With Multiple-Choice Questions

TeachThought - Learn better.

Even the transparency and apparent relevance of a classroom activity factor into the “value” of a learning experience as much as how cleanly that activity aligns with an academic standard. There have been enough studies done to show that a well-written multiple-choice question actually measures understanding fairly well.

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The Best, Free Financial Literacy Courses for Middle and High School

The CoolCatTeacher

You can also follow them on social media at EVERFIK12. Studies show that kids as young as seven can start grasping basic money concepts. Whether you teach economics, business, social studies, or career readiness, these financial literacy lessons have a place. I've picked their best courses for this post.

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