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From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? They don't like the outcome. It works pretty well for higher elementary and middle schools particularly, as in that video does. How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn?

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A Pedagogical Shift Needed for Digital Success

A Principal's Reflections

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. These are all outcomes that any educator would (or should) openly embrace. Now I full understand there is a time and place for basic knowledge acquisition and recall, especially at elementary level.

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources 

eSchool News

A unique interface allows students to change what happens in the video and see how that change affects the outcome. The school system has 13,000 students enrolled throughout the city and approximately 2,100 staff members working each day. All PPS educators also have access to the Discovery Education Network.

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20 Texas Education Leaders to Follow on Twitter

MIND Research Institute

Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways.

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Discovery Education Announces Latest Enhancements to Award-Winning K-12 Learning Platform

eSchool News

More ready-to-use tools to assess student outcomes and address learning gaps. This global community of education professionals connects members in school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration. . Twitter and?

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Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

eSchool News

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. Paul and serves students across 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and three traditional high schools.

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