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Formative Assessment is Key to Being Responsive

Catlin Tucker

Techniques such as anecdotal records, checklists, and rating scales allow educators to gain insights into students’ progress, engagement, and learning strategies. Understanding: Does the student clearly understand concepts, instructions, and learning objectives? to explain how it is similar to something else.

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Why Are We Still Personalizing Learning If It’s Not Personal?

Edsurge

It makes perfect sense why there is a push for personalized learning in our schools. As an ideal, personalized learning aims to provide instructional experiences tailored to each learner’s preferences and interests, and at a pace appropriate to their needs. Why do you think people want to use the applications?”

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AI in the classroom: Are we there yet?

Neo LMS

In his BETT talk , Joel Hellermark, founder of Sana technologies of Sweden, and all-round AI-prodigy, (not to be ageist but at 22, his approach, clear insight and success is quite astounding), defines machine learning via neural networks using a simple comparison: Deep Blue versus AlphaGo. AI in the classroom: Are we there yet?

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. Many behavior issues in the classroom arise from students feeling either left behind or unchallenged. I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist?”

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Embracing diversity in the classroom: Strategies for inclusive education

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity. When learners feel inadequate in comparison to peers, they may participate less and/or become increasingly isolated.

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What Is Technology Integration in The Classroom?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom.

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Three Ways You Can Harness Personalized Learning to Promote a Growth Mindset

Edsurge

If you’ve spent time instituting Stanford professor Carol Dweck’s work on mindsets in your classroom, you know that having a growth mindset is all about embracing the power of “yet.” We’ve put a lot of thought into how best to define personalized learning. So, how exactly does personalized learning fit into the equation?