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

The Jose Vilson

The burgeoning educators had great questions, but the one that feels most germane to the moment was about getting into trouble. Of course, I grinned and bore it because my responsibility to children mattered more than things I don’t dare mention here. Rumors of me being targeted for sanctions spread. So activate on.

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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. As educators embarking on the application of case studies, creating your individual case studies or incorporating existing ones is pivotal. link] Gila Herald.

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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. Students constantly build new understanding on old knowledge.

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Georgia Tech Is Trying to Keep a ChatGPT-Powered Teaching Assistant From ‘Hallucinating’

Edsurge

A college probably wouldn’t hire a teaching assistant who tends to lie to students about course content or deadlines. And they’re testing the approach in three online courses this summer. Those courses enroll between 100 and 370 students each. I call it a brat that’s not afraid to lie to impress the parents.

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After the pandemic disrupted their high school educations, students are arriving at college unprepared

The Hechinger Report

Many students whose last years of high school were disrupted by the pandemic are struggling academically in the foundational college courses they need to succeed later in their academic and professional careers. Even in a normal year, Treisman said, students don’t all show up with the same level of preparedness or knowledge base.

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Best Professional Development Tools for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Free eBooks and Audiobooks To grow professionally you definitely need to invest time and effort in learning new skills and competencies besides enriching your the knowledge base of your content area with new insights and state of the art research. The Internet has made it super easy to self-educate.

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Best Apps for College Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Embarking on the journey of college education is an exciting, albeit challenging, adventure. Whether you’re an undergrad juggling multiple courses or a grad student deep in research, these apps are designed to streamline your educational experience.

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