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Studying With Quizzes Helps Make Sure the Material Sticks
Neuroscientists have known for a long time that regular quizzing on information helps make it stick, but students and teachers don't always know how to apply that research to classroom practice or...
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3 Strategies to Improve Student Writing Instantly
Guest blogger Ali Parrish, educator and ed tech consultant, provides three strategies, low-tech and high-tech, for breaking through students' brain freeze when faced with the dilemma of what to...
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Strategies for Getting and Keeping the Brain’s Attention
Holding students' attention is about activating the right neural network. Strategies include recognizing how focus feels, giving incentives, and adjusting the pace of your teaching.See it on Scoop.it,...
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How Online Learning Can Close the AP Participation Gap
A University of Iowa program lets students take online courses for free.See it on Scoop.it, via Instructional Strategies and Learning Resources
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Science “home”work for interested students
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Digital classroom resources for Grades .See it on Scoop.it, via Instructional Strategies and Learning Resources
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Instruction That Sticks: The Right Questions
"Julie Grimm, a teacher at Salem Avenue Elementary School in Hagerstown, Maryland, was concerned that many of her 2nd grade students failed to become engaged in their research projects. She found...
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10 Best Channels for STEM Education on YouTube
Was Formula 1 in your syllabus growing up? Probably not, but times are changing. As of this year, Formula 1 cars have made the grade, and will be appearing in public school curriculum.See it on...
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New Tools for STEM Education
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#ALERT '#STEM #Cybersecurity Requirements - Learning how to protect against...
Learning how to protect against cyber attacks requires an early start, wide-ranging study and collaboration among organizations and governments, experts say.See it on Scoop.it, via Instructional...
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VT: Recess for High School Students | Montpelier High School Blog | Edutopia.org
Last year, Montpelier High shifted its schedule to free up 15 minutes -- for recess. Teachers and students find they are more calm and focused, with a camaraderie that continues into the classroom....
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For Students, the Importance of Doing Work That Matters
If our students look at the work we’re asking them to do today and say “It doesn’t matter,” we’re missing a huge opportunity to help them become the learnersSee it on Scoop.it, via Instructional...
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Josh Stumpenhorst: 5 ways to leave your comfort zone
ISTE 2015 closing keynote speaker and former Illinois Teacher of the Year Josh Stumpenhorst has come a long way since he attended his first ISTE Conference & Expo in 2010. And he attributes it all...
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Brian Greene: It’s Easy to Teach Kids to Love Science. So Why Do We Keep...
Science needs to be about discovery, not rote memorization. Read more at BigThink.com: http://bigthink.com/videos/brian-greene-science-needs-to-be-interestin...See it on Scoop.it, via Instructional...
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Empowering Students to Change the World
By creating real-world projects with visible and positive outcomes, you can immerse your students in learning 21st-century skills while developing their sense of altruism.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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No time for PD? 5 ways to embed it into your day
Teachers and administrators alike consistently rue the lack of time they have for the professional development they need to use digital age learning tools to their full potential. Make the most of the...
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Resources and Downloads to Facilitate Inquiry-Based Learning
Find information, strategies, protocols, and tools -- including resources and downloads from teachers and schools – to promote curiosity and engage students in asking questions, thinking critically,...
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The 50 Best Free Teacher Resources of the Decade So far
It’s the 21st Century. We Have Access to Quite A Lot of High Tech Resources. Here is a List of the 50 Best Free Teacher Resources Available Today.See it on Scoop.it, via Instructional Strategies and...
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Why Kids Should Keep Using Their Fingers to do Math
As they get older, kids are often discouraged from using their fingers to do math. However, research is showing that doing math with fingers is helping theSee it on Scoop.it, via Instructional...
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11 Alternatives to "Round Robin" (and "Popcorn") Reading
Rather than intimidating young readers with ancient pedagogy, encourage and empower them with livelier strategies such as partner reading or the manic Crazy Professor Game.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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