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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. The influence of virtual learning environments cannot be ignored either.

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Videos Can Be More Effective Than In-Person Learning

techlearning

Learning by videos outperformed in-person lectures in an analysis of more than 105 studies looking at college students taught via live lectures, pre-recorded lectures, or a combination of the two.

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4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

1) Harnessing Summarization for Swift Comprehension A recent study by Stanford’s HAI Institute shows a 12% jump in factual accuracy for AI summarization tools. You can now control summary length and target specific sections – perfect for skimming key points or diving deep for analysis. Personalized learning paths.

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Study: One-to-One Laptop Programs Improve Student Learning

Doug Levin

The primary author of the study ( Binbin Zheng, Ph.D. Learning in one-to-one laptop environments: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. Given the top line finding, I suspect the study will garner much attention and – at the same time – be subject to much spin. How was the study conducted?

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Enhancing Teaching Skills: Study Reveals the Impact of Edthena Video Coaching (Via Nature)

Edthena

This data comes from an independent study published in Nature’s “Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.” Key takeaways include: Preservice teachers using Edthena’s Video Coaching platform to power self-reflection and video learning communities improved their teaching practice in 11 of 14 competencies.

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New study casts doubts on effectiveness of personalized learning program in New Jersey

The Hechinger Report

” It was an experiment in so-called “personalized learning,” where algorithms churned out customized lessons for each student. The study highlights an ongoing conflict between personalized learning and the required annual tests that schools to give students.