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Inquiry Hub Secondary School – Confluence and Influence

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

Confluence and Influence – Inquiry Hub Secondary School. Background: The 2018-2019 school year is Inquiry Hub Secondary’s 7th year since it was founded. The school already had a focus on ‘Big Ideas’ that were cross-disciplinary, blending what students would Know , Do , and Understand.

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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment. It makes sense.

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A Simple Lesson Structure for Fostering Student Engagement #engaginglitminds

Reading By Example

Engagement. This includes an emotional/social commitment to learning, as well as higher intellectual engagement with the content or skill. In this article, I want to focus on structures as they apply to online spaces. This lesson can be an introduction to a poetry unit for elementary students. Secondary Level.

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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

Regardless of ability, all students are entitled to access the resources that help them develop a successful and fulfilling post-secondary plan. College and career readiness software is a valuable tool that keeps everyone on the same page, allowing multiple individuals to easily track and monitor student progress.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

I Used to Think…Now I Think…Thinking Routine The “I used to think…Now I think…” thinking routine helps students reflect on how they used to think about a topic, subject, or issue and how their thoughts have changed as a result of a learning experience or engagement with information (e.g.,

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Friday 5: Student learning under the microscope

eSchool News

Rather than viewing models like these with skepticism until they prove that they can guarantee post-secondary success for all learners, maybe it’s time to expand our concept of education. Education doesn’t have to mean students do all of their important learning in classrooms. How do you ensure student learning in your classroom?

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. Educators can apply for a grant from Toshiba America Foundation through the Makers Empire website.

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