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Here's What Happened When Students Solved Social Media Problems With Design Thinking

Edsurge

A few weeks ago, Aaron, a student in my high school elective class, mentioned he didn’t use social media very often. asked another student, Holly, somewhat incredulously. One of the units I envisioned was called “Social: The New Media.” I’ll admit I was a little skeptical at first.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access.

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New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

The CoolCatTeacher

Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure! Examples and Student Work (00:06:35:03 – 00:07:33:07) Or-Tal provides examples of student work, including their interactions with an A.I.

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How Culturally Responsive Education Affects Student Engagement and Learning

MindSpark

In addition, picking a song that fits Hamlet’s character is a trans-disciplinary application of characterization AND is high engagement because the student’s knowledge base of music (their culture) is valued. These two classroom exercises are examples of my work introducing Morgridge Academy Students to Culturally Responsive Education.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. – Vicki, your podcast host and friendly fellow classroom teacher.

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Do It Right the First Time: How to Maximize Your Edtech Investment

Edsurge

Unfortunately, so are school budget restrictions, unmanageable workloads and aging (not to mention underperforming) classroom technology, to name just a few concerns. Let’s explore the four principles that schools and districts should follow in order to maximize the potential of new classroom technology.

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Tips & Tools to Enhance Collaboration Between Tech & Curriculum

techlearning

Compare and Contrast with Newsela Critical thinking skills allows students to work on comparing and contrasting content. Our educators are using Newsela’s categories of readings to find articles that lend themselves to comparisons or even the pro/con option in text set. Dr. Matthew X.

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