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Relevant Thinking and Learner Success

A Principal's Reflections

Improved Retention : Information connected to personal experiences or real-world examples is often retained more effectively because it becomes meaningful and is processed at a deeper cognitive level. Educators should use the framework as a dynamic tool to scaffold instruction and assessment while moving to more personalized pedagogies.

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How NOT to Assess Student Writing

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In my school, every teacher assesses writing. Writing is no longer treated as a stand-alone skill, rather a tool students use to provide evidence of their knowledge. Conduct research based on focused questions that demonstrate understanding of the subject. These skills are part of their knowledge base for word processing.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, we will delve into the intricacies of prior knowledge, guided by significant research findings, discuss some of its types and examples, and explore how this understanding can transform educational practices. This type of knowledge is dynamic and context-dependent, often demonstrated through action.

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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

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Constructivism 1) encourages students to use active techniques (such as experimentation and problem solving) to build their knowledge base and then reflect on and/or talk about how that is changing; and 2) encourages teachers to guide activities that address and/or build on student conceptions. Guiding Principles of Constructivism.

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Scaffolding Questions to Develop Deeper Understanding

A Principal's Reflections

The message that I try to convey is that technology should not be separate from sound instructional design, but instead serve as a ubiquitous entity that supports or enhances curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This is a great example of scaffolding and building on the content. What I saw next really made me smile.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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The teacher can then assess how well the students know the concepts by analyzing the visuals they come up with. Using web-based technologies, teachers can invite experts in mathematics to share their knowledge with the class.

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Harnessing the Power of Bloom’s Taxonomy: A Deep Dive into Bloom’s Verbs

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Related: Bloom’s Taxonomy Questions and Examples I have created a free PDF that comprises all the visuals in this post. For example, they might be asked to name the capital cities of certain countries in a geography lesson. Demonstrate: This verb requires students to show their ability to use the knowledge.