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Relevant Thinking and Learner Success

A Principal's Reflections

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Hence, nurturing relevant thinking is essential for equipping young minds with the competence to transform knowledge into action and meet the demands of the future head-on.

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Can Evidence-Based Chatbots Prevent Educator Burnout?

Edsurge

Burnout—it’s a single word but a constant theme in my conversations with educators who, this year more than any other, feel beaten down by ballooning workloads and unceasing pandemic-related stress. To build their knowledge base, chatbots must first be linked up with requisite data sources, such as a school’s information system.

Education 188
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Best Search Engines for Teachers and Educators

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this comprehensive guide, I’ve categorized a selection of key search engines for teachers and educators into various categories, each tailored to meet specific needs within the educational landscape. My goal is to make the digital world more navigable and less overwhelming, especially in an educational context.

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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. Photo copies were made and analyzed for urgent instructional team meetings after the publication of the book. Social and professional silent treatments began. Rumors of me being targeted for sanctions spread.

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First AI-powered School Year Begins, Ushering in a New Era in Education

eSchool News

NEW YORK – Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an integral element in middle and high school students’ academic life – even as educators debate and worry whether the revolutionary technology belongs in the classroom.

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A Guide to Choosing an Interactive Learning Platform

ViewSonic Education

This has fueled trends like gamification , nano-learning , education ecosystems , and mobile-first learning , while futuristic developments like Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and metaverse learning are on the horizon. To overcome this, we present the essential factors teachers and administrators should consider.

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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Constructivism 1) encourages students to use active techniques (such as experimentation and problem solving) to build their knowledge base and then reflect on and/or talk about how that is changing; and 2) encourages teachers to guide activities that address and/or build on student conceptions. Education applications.