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Ditch the Drill and Choose to Thrill: Personalization with Student Choice

A Principal's Reflections

There is a saying out there that I hear often: learning is learning. While I don’t discount this view, I firmly believe there is so much to it at the individual level. Preferences and experiences play a significant role in how we all learn, and interests do as well. When asked to do the same thing at the same time in the same way, it is pretty much a fact that a few people will thrive, some will get by, and others will struggle.

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9 Must-have Tools for Ed Conferences

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s summer, time for teachers to recharge their cerebral batteries. That could mean reading, going on field trips, spending time with online PLNs, or taking calls from family members who usually end up at voice mail. For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE June 24th or the NEA Aspiring Ed Conference June 29th to learn the newest ideas in AI, Chromebooks, Robotics, and more.

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Math ends the education careers of thousands of community college students. A few schools are trying something new

The Hechinger Report

ALBANY, Ore. – It’s 7:15 on a cold gray Monday morning in May at Linn-Benton Community College in northwestern Oregon. Math professor Michael Lopez, in a hoodie and jeans, a tape measure on his belt, paces in front of the 14 students in his “math for welders” class. “I’m your OSHA inspector,” he says. “Three sixteenths of an inch difference, you’re in violation.

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ASUS Unveils ProArt Laptops Revolutionizing AI Integration

Mark Smithers

ASUS has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of its latest ProArt laptops, designed to set new benchmarks in AI integration for professional computing. The ProArt 16 stands out with its impressive 4K 60Hz display, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU , and up to 64GB of RAM, promising unmatched performance for demanding tasks.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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STUDENT VOICE: Getting into a top college is stressful, unfair and overrated

The Hechinger Report

Growing up in an immigrant family, I was painfully aware of the sacrifices my parents made for me to be educated in the United States. Their love and support were boundless, embodied by their long hours of work and their emphasis on education from an early age. One day, I remember taking it upon myself to try to give them the best of everything by chasing after the golden ticket to success: getting into an elite college.

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Erster Schultag: Wünsche für das Schulkind

Twinkl International Publishing

Sind Sie auf der Suche nach Wünschen für den ersten Schultag? Wir zeigen Ihnen ein paar Beispiele, wie Glückwünsche am ersten Schultag für ein Schulkind aussehen könnten. Lassen Sie sich für Ihr Kind, Ihr Enkelkind oder Ihre Klasse inspirieren.

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Learning Outcome 1.2

Twinkl International Publishing

Learning Outcome 1.2 focuses on how you can provide the necessary support for children to develop into confident, resilient and independent individuals.

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NQA 1.3.1 - Assessment and planning cycle

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog post is an overview of assessment and planning cycle which shares links to EYLF Explore blog posts which explore the planning cycle further.

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Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Twinkl International Publishing

In the run-up to the general election, some parties say they will consider lowering the voting age in England.

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4 changes teaching assistants want from the next government

Twinkl International Publishing

We asked teaching assistants what they want the next government to prioritise in their role.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Workforce crisis in early years sector impacting settings providing nutritious local food

Twinkl International Publishing

Study finds that nurseries have difficulty sourcing healthy local food for children.

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Efficient planning for moving year groups: Tips for teachers

Twinkl International Publishing

How to prepare for changing year groups.

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