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Learning Styles: Fact or Fiction? What This Decades-Old Theory Can Teach Us

Waterford

Then, we’ll discuss how to best incorporate what the learning styles theory teaches about individualized learning in the classroom. Measuring learning styles often involves an assessment such as this one from the Georgia Department of Education. How to Shift from Learning Styles to Differentiated Instruction.

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

As reported in April 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ) only 37 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. Parents, teachers and administrators have had an overwhelmingly positive response to the effective use of digital tools in the classroom.

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One District's Journey From 'State of Emergency' to Student Success

Edsurge

We observed classrooms and interviewed all stakeholders—students, teachers, parents, the community, principals, district office staff. One of the improvement priorities from AdvancED | Measured Progress was that the district needed a standard instructional process. performing formative assessments. standards-based instruction.

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The 6 Fundamentals of Technology Coaching

EdTech Magazine

Schools often launch new technology without a plan for supporting and coaching teachers through the process of using the devices and software in their classrooms. Just like with teaching, integration specialists need to differentiate instruction and support to meet the needs of the teachers. Mon, 06/04/2018 - 10:51.

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200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

I am now up to 200 ways that educators can use word clouds in the classroom. I plan on providing sessions that integrate PBL with STEM, Makers, Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry, Deeper Learning, and Technology Integration. Illustrate classroom thoughts or views using a word cloud to survey students.

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Five Ethical Considerations For Using Virtual Reality with Children and Adolescents

MindShift

It might also have a big impact on social emotional learning (SEL), as VR’s unique ability to produce empathy recently led Wired magazine to explore its potential as “ the ultimate empathy machine ”. It also may help realize the elusive dream of truly differentiated instruction, making learning a happier and more equitable place.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

We work with teachers and administrators to create life-long learning patterns in students, whether that’s by curating resources for classroom research projects or by coming into the classroom to teach a lesson on how to do research themselves. What does a modern library look like?