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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Where to Find Case Studies?

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Computer literacy: The invisible skills gap?

Neo LMS

In the early 80s there was much hand-wringing among teachers and education policy-makers regarding how to teach computer literacy given that many teachers did not having sufficient training, and “micro-computers” were prohibitively expensive. In 2014 a study found that many college freshmen had insufficient computer skills.

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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

eSchool News

In May, Education Week reported that 31 states and the District of Columbia had adopted laws and policies requiring early reading instruction to be aligned with the science of reading,” Gaehde continued. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/-4.4 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

Edsurge

Professional development is a key part of building awareness of this absence and a knowledge-base for the educators who will be teaching students directly. Illinois also established an inclusive history commission the same year TEAACH was passed that provided recommendations on social studies instruction.

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After the pandemic disrupted their high school educations, students are arriving at college unprepared

The Hechinger Report

Andrea Hernandez studied the multiplication table nearly every day during the summer between her third and fourth grade years. Even in a normal year, Treisman said, students don’t all show up with the same level of preparedness or knowledge base. Related: Covid dimmed college prospects for high school students who need help.

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10 Effective Ways Teachers Can Make Learning Relevant and Meaningful

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

My journey into the vast realm of educational literature began with my PhD in Educational Studies—a profound exploration that delved deep into the nuances of how we learn and the best ways to facilitate that process. Example : Inviting a local veterinarian to speak when studying animal biology.

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Study Findings

Connecting 2 the World

As promised, here is the first draft of my study findings. The traditional model of collaborative knowledge is based on the type of knowledge (moving from tangible to intangible, explicit to tacit) and the place of collaboration (moving from the individual to the group to the organization). I'd appreciate feedback.

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