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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. Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve.

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Cultivating Independent and Collaborative Meaning-Making

Catlin Tucker

In my work helping teachers to shift from whole group, teacher-led lessons to differentiated small group student-centered learning experiences, I am asked questions that seem grounded in the belief that students cannot learn without the teacher. Reciprocal Teaching: Students form groups of four.

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Student and Teacher Motivational Needs in the School Setting

User Generated Education

For students, this can be situations such as group projects and or team sports. In addition, students who have a low need for affiliation will equally cause issues if they are always expected to socialize and be a part of the group. It includes a comparison to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Empowerment.

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

Edsurge

The district’s IT staff gathered a team of teachers, administrators and support staff to find out which edtech selections enhanced teachers’ and students’ daily activities and how. Knowing what was essential for each group made it easier for the district to narrow down its choices and eventually select the right product.

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Five Things Parents Should Know About End-Of-Year Testing

EdNews Daily

Tests are designed to be efficient and compare groups. Most tests are designed to make efficient comparisons between groups , not tell us about individuals. Group comparisons are valuable because they give us data about curriculum efficacy and how to allocate funding. The positive is that it usually works.

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How Culturally Responsive Education Affects Student Engagement and Learning

MindSpark

When I became a teacher, I knew I wanted to create engaging, creative, and rigorous learning experiences for my students but it wasn’t until I read Doctor Adeyemi Stembridge’s Culturally Responsive Education that I felt I knew EXACTLY how to do it. Why should you read this book? Elie Wiesel’s Night talks about death.

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The ST Math Fall Challenge is Back

MIND Research Institute

With the new school year in full gear, you might be wondering how to increase student engagement on ST Math. An excellent way you can help motivate students to spend more time learning math concepts and solving puzzles with JiJi is by participating in our annual ST Math Fall Challenge. How to Enter.