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Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

The Hechinger Report

On a recent morning, the children used plastic red and yellow dots for a counting exercise: One student tossed the coin-sized dots onto a cookie sheet while another hid her eyes. Research shows that many kindergarteners learn early on how to count and recognize basic shapes — two areas that make up the majority of kindergarten math content.

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PROOF POINTS: Controversies within the science of reading

The Hechinger Report

Four meta-analyses conclude that it’s more effective to teach phonemic awareness with letters, not as an oral-only exercise. That’s the technical name for showing children how to break down words into their component letter sounds and then fuse the sounds together. The answer is three: “k,” “a,” and “t.” But science evolved.

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Remote Learning Begs the Question: Must Lectures Be So Long?

Edsurge

One source for insights on how to proceed is the cross-pollination that takes place when educators working in separate spheres learn from one another. Determine how many of those activities require direct instruction versus discussion or some other form of teacher-to-student or student-to-student interaction or activity.

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8 Great Piano Learning Apps for iPhone and iPad

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Other features provided by Yousician include: over 1000 missions and exercises, tons of video tutorials covering different music skills (e.g., Piano Marvel Piano Marvel helps you learn how to read music and play piano. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Mac/ Price: Free / Age: 4+ 8. You can use it to play your favourite songs.

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Seniors Need Support More Than Ever. One Startup Shows They Can Also Provide It.

Edsurge

Case in point: a Japanese octogenarian who in 2017 taught herself how to code in Swift , Apple’s programming language, and published an app in the online store. He attended events about how to lead productive lives after turning 50, where he realized that seniors are overlooked, untapped assets who have much to contribute.

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The Best Flipped Classroom Software Tools For Flipped Learning In 2021

Fractus Learning

Lesson material consists of short videos, text, and practice exercises, or challenges. The template resources help them develop high-quality tutorials, flipped learning content, and training material without starting from scratch. Most learners have watched YouTube videos and are familiar with how to use the YouTube app.

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Schooling has changed forever. Here’s what will stay when things go back to normal

The Hechinger Report

In many districts, educators are reconsidering old norms about schedules and thinking about how to incorporate more community-based learning. Related: How to improve schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to students. It will even help students connect with clubs and other extracurricular groups to meet their social needs.