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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has several resources for you to consider when you’re looking for case studies that relate to your next project: Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers Introducing case studies in your course can help prepare your students to deal with real-world situations.

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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Because new information is blended into prior knowledge, the result is – of course – subjective, heavily dependent upon the personal lens of each learner. That, in turn, is dependent upon their society, culture, past knowledge, personal experiences, and more. It is a mindset — a way of thinking used to guide learners.

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Does the Word ‘Teacher’ Still Describe What Educators Do in the Classroom?

Edsurge

To Williams, that definition had built up too many negative connotations over time, including the implication that she was simply standing in front of a classroom dictating to children—something she felt was an inaccurate depiction. She notes that many who attend have no intention to teach in classrooms. “No

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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.

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4 Tips for Facilitating Powerful Student Collaboration

Digital Promise

Building their skillset and their knowledge base makes them eager to solve authentic problems. In previous iterations of this course, we assigned deadlines. By the time we arrive at the end of the year, students have researched SDGs such as Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Clean Energy.

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For Educators Who Get In Trouble But Want To Stay In Their Professions

The Jose Vilson

Of course, I grinned and bore it because my responsibility to children mattered more than things I don’t dare mention here. But too much of our current knowledge base puts teacher activists in the past, as if we don’t have living examples among us. Rumors of me being targeted for sanctions spread.

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How to Engage Students and Support Learning in Large Classes

Edsurge

It’s worth noting, though, that the courses that were large tended to emphasize knowledge-based material. In online courses, the size of the class matters less than the reasons that students cite for enrolling. The course is designed around ten different challenges that students wrestle with during the semester.

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