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Drones Take Their Place in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

Drones Take Their Place in the K–12 Classroom. Many districts now use drones as an educational tool, as part of a current classroom curriculum , such as computer programming, or in specific courses covering drone technology that prepare students for jobs in the fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Books You’ll Want to Read This Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

Miller and Keeler share parent and teacher insights and provide data analysis that you can apply to your unique student group. It offers strong historical perspectives while introducing current coverage such as the use of technology in the classroom. These techniques are concrete, specific, and easy to implement immediately.

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Watch & Learn: Maritime High School Students Navigate Their Own Learning

EdTech Magazine

Lessons in marine science, maritime construction and vessel operations are held in traditional classrooms and in the field, which often involves the school’s 40-foot ferry, Admiral Jack. We use Google Sheets for data analysis and data comparison. Every student is provided a Chromebook,” she says. “We They use Google Docs…

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How to Teach Divergent Thinking Skills in the Classroom

Waterford

And finally, make sure to include time for creative play in your classroom. These five quick and simple tips will help you move towards divergent thinking in the classroom. Journaling is a great way to encourage self-analysis and help students think through many solutions to a question.[13] Toca Magazine. Goodman, S.

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Why I’m Integrating the World Cup Into My English Class, Despite My Disinterest in Sports

Edsurge

In late September, my sophomores were packing up for the day when I noticed a group of boys, heads down, all focusing on what looked to be magazines open on their desks. A the end of the match, our classroom exploded in ecstatic celebrations when South Korea beat Germany, allowing Mexico to progress to the knockout rounds.

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How to apply the Universal Design for Learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

This post was originally published in the October 2018 issue of the Education Today Magazine. So even though students in a classroom may look alike, they each have a unique combination of background, strengths, needs and interests that affect their learning outcomes. Why Universal Design for Learning in the classroom matters.

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Miami Middle School Students Hope Their Magazine Will Help End Gun Violence

MindShift

A club made up of about 40 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders is now working on its second edition of a magazine designed to persuade federal lawmakers to pass legislation that would help prevent mass shootings. The group is trying to raise money to print a copy of the magazine for every member of the U.S. The offices of U.S.