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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics, including which details they include and emphasize in their respective accounts; Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources (9-10 grade Reading Standards–History–2) .

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Using Connect, Extend, Challenge at the Secondary Level Literary Analysis Connect: Have students relate a theme or character trait from a novel to current events or personal experiences. Extend: Discuss how the song might sound different with different instruments or if played in a different style.

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Ask A Silly Question, Get A Non-Standard Answer

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For many years I have been aware that educators use plagiarism detection software (I used Turnitin ) to discourage students’ plagiarism, but I recently discovered that learners have begun to use paraphrasing software that may or may not be specifically configured to defeat plagiarism checking software (as described in this article ).

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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

However the failure to adapt to, and embrace, new learning technologies as well as other advanced technologies such as AI, data analysis and machine learning will undoubtedly be the death-knell for most colleges. There is evidence that universities have a slow-changing culture , when compared to for instance high- or secondary-schools.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is especially true for secondary students. Younger learners are used to SEL (socio-emotional learning) practices like sharing circles and morning meetings; these procedures tend to fade away as students get older and into more specialized secondary content. Video Friday.

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PowerSchool to Launch Connected Intelligence, First Fully Managed Data-as-a-Service Platform for K-12 Schools

eSchool News

FOLSOM, Calif — PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced it has launched Connected Intelligence by PowerSchool®. Spend fewer resources managing data access and storage. an increased chance of not graduating on time).

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On the Impossibility of the Community-based Production of Learning Content

Iterating Toward Openness

Back in 2005 I was blessed with the opportunity to commission a short paper from Yochai Benkler (who did much of the first serious work on the economics of open source software development, e.g., Coase’s Penguin and Sharing Nicely ) in conjunction with a keynote talk he gave at OpenEd that year. .” It got me thinking.

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