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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

Interactive simulations and educational games, such as iCivics and Mission US, allow students to step into the shoes of historical figures, make decisions that shape historical outcomes, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the past.

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Much ado about NAEP

Dangerously Irrelevant

Scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are down after the pandemic. Indeed, it’s so aspirational that most states are not trying to reach that level with their annual assessments. But that’s a hard case to make, judging by a 2007 analysis from Gary Phillips, former acting commissioner of NCES.

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What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

EdTech Magazine

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . Members of the online community maintain multiple versions of themselves through social media sites, online profiles and other means.

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Actionable advice for school leaders on how to create an effective teacher training program

Neo LMS

With so much going on in terms of personalizing each student’s learning experience, there’s one thing that’s easy to overlook while chasing the best outcomes: the learning needs of teachers. Teachers’ needs vary, of course, so it’s always a good idea to start planning a PD program based on a training needs analysis. The takeaway.

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What are the benefits of interdisciplinary teaching?

Neo LMS

Education is and has always been the field that autoregulates in order to provide students the tools to live, adapt, contribute, develop and create better outcomes for themselves and generations to come. Moreover, pre-planning is a crucial aspect of interdisciplinary teaching which will make or break the outcomes of a project.

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5 Strategies to Create a Culture of Accountability for Growth

A Principal's Reflections

In a world where ideas are a dime a dozen and shared openly on social media, it is incumbent upon all of us to critically reflect and determine if it is, in fact, a sound strategy. During workshops with administrators and teachers, I get to dive deep into these topics and outline the strategies that schools use to improve outcomes.

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

For one thing, strong social connections boost immune function. This can take a toll on student health, leading to more missed school and negative academic outcomes. A 2003 analysis of 15 cases of school shooters found all but two suffered from social rejection. Conversely, those who feel excluded sleep more poorly.

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