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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. Group Projects: When students work in groups, they need to coordinate efforts, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively on a shared task. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time.

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95 Percent Group Unveils 95 Phonics Core Program for Grades 4 and 5

eSchool News

95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. About 95 Percent Group Founded in 2005, 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to help educators identify and address the needs of all readers.

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Using AI in Service of Strong Pedagogical Practice

Catlin Tucker

Despite my optimism about the benefits of AI in education, the buzz online is focused on the exciting new AI-powered education tools and not on the transformative impact those tools could have on how we design and facilitate learning experiences to meet the needs of diverse groups of students.

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The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

Edsurge

We also suggest emailing researchers for access to journal articles that are behind paywalls. (If If no studies have been conducted, or if you are not provided access to them, then perhaps consider other edtech options that do have evidence.) Does the study design provide a compelling comparison group?

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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

They are essentially media comparison studies or, to be more precise, license comparison studies. It should surprise no one that media comparison studies find no significant difference in student learning. ” This is a theme in media comparison studies that has been repeated in the literature for decades.

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Student and Teacher Motivational Needs in the School Setting

User Generated Education

For students, this can be situations such as group projects and or team sports. In addition, students who have a low need for affiliation will equally cause issues if they are always expected to socialize and be a part of the group. It includes a comparison to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This is a good overview.

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Arizona Department of Education Names 95 Percent Group an Approved K-3 Reading Improvement Program

eSchool News

95 Percent Group believes that evidence-based reading instruction is essential in schools. An increasing number of states are enacting laws designed to expand access to evidence-based reading instruction. Students using 95 Percent Group products have been observed to be more engaged and independent throughout the reading block.

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