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Learning Technologies and Creativity in the Classroom

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The unfortunate truth is that, by and large, students view the classroom as a place where they are forced to learn via long-established teaching methods. Dropout rates increase, test and project scores dip, and – worst of all – learning becomes synonymous with boredom. Learning technologies and creative thinking activities.

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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty

Digital Promise

Using what it learned from the strings program, the district decided to offer courses for free — with the help of its Race to the Top grant. Supporting Students from Day One. Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them. Ending Social Promotion.

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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty

Digital Promise

Using what it learned from the strings program, the district decided to offer courses for free — with the help of its Race to the Top grant. Supporting Students from Day One. "That’s Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them.