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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

Click here to revisit my first blog in this series on using the “I see, I think, I wonder” routine. 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.

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Ask A Silly Question, Get A Non-Standard Answer

EdNews Daily

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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Podcast pedagogy: Leveraging audio programs for learning

Neo LMS

But the truth is that many podcasts that appeal to adults can also be used in secondary classrooms. Audacity and Garageband (Mac only) are often used for editing, but if you cannot download software due to district restrictions, Audiotool is free to use in a Chrome Browser. Sharing a podcast depends on the audience you intend to reach.

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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

There is evidence that universities have a slow-changing culture , when compared to for instance high- or secondary-schools. In Ontario, Canada, for instance, the somewhat shocking facts are: 99% of all Ontario elementary and secondary students have access to computers at school. Closing thoughts.

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How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning

Neo LMS

While the student goes through the formal steps within the system — from kindergarten to primary school to secondary school and so on — parents are an important part of the big picture. The post How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Mentoring for Digital Leadership in California Adult Educators

Digital Promise

For more than 30 years, California’s Outreach and Technical Assistance Network ( OTAN ) has been at the forefront of meeting the technology needs of adult education providers, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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