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The Key to Better Student Engagement Is Letting Them Show You How They Learn

Edsurge

She asked her students who were learning remotely to build blanket forts. As you might expect, the students calculated the area, perimeter and volumes of their forts. What was surprising was that for days after this lesson these students logged into class from inside their blanket sanctuaries.

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NoRedInk- Enhance Students Writing Via Targeted Practice and Adaptive Exercises

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NoRedInk is a website that helps students become better writers. It offers a wide variety of writing and grammar activities together with targeted exercises that help learners develop specific writing skills. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making

Catlin Tucker

They know what makes them feel safe and supported in learning environments. Teachers should encourage students to draw on their prior experiences in school to compile a list of behaviors and norms they believe will establish and maintain a high-functioning learning community. What caused them to feel unsafe? Click to copy.

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Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

Ask a Tech Teacher

AI is used in education to improve learning in multiple areas, including science, math, and languages. AI integration can make health and physical education more effective, entertaining, and personalized for teachers and students. A PE teacher might ask: “ChatGPT, can you provide a customized exercise program for a beginner?”

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Creating student engagement through the power of play

eSchool News

Recently, my colleagues and I attended a summer camp where we introduced students to some fantastic STEM activities. Kids learned how to create their own lava lamps out of everyday kitchen materials. Play is an essential part of learning and growth. Playing downhill alludes to having a playful attitude toward life and learning.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

Edsurge

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. So, that’s what I did.

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