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

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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. Jill Watson is the intermediary,” Goel tells EdSurge.

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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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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. EBooks and audiobooks are key in this regard.

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Best Apps for College Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Whether you’re an undergrad juggling multiple courses or a grad student deep in research, these apps are designed to streamline your educational experience. In this post, I’m excited to delve into the best apps for college students, aiming to help you navigate your academic path with greater ease and efficiency.

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Computer literacy: The invisible skills gap?

Neo LMS

Enter the knowledge-based economy – a trending topic across sectors more or less from 2003 onward. It was further discovered that after completing a computer literacy course, students exhibited significant improvement in their understanding of the course material. I find this fascinating.

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A ‘New Normal’ Requires New Tools for Attendance and Family Engagement

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Research indicates that the right message sent at the right time can change the course of a family’s success in school. Research indicates that the right message sent at the right time can change the course of a family’s success in school. Mini happens to be a chatbot.

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