Curriculum: Page 67
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Deep Dive
Virtual reality brings the world into the classroom
While VR is primarily in the hands of early adopters, educators are slowly opening content to students one headset at a time.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Study of rhetoric boosts media literacy, critical thinking
Students can decipher hidden meanings using rhetoric and then use these tools themselves.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineEquity in Education
From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.
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Blended learning success necessitates awareness of pitfalls
Digital tools cannot substitute for good pedagogy.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Adobe report finds tech necessary to equip students with needed creative skills
Educators still face roadblocks in using tech to build creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skill sets, however.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Study: When students feel positive toward schoolwork, they learn more
The part of the brain associated with learning and memory was more active in students with positive attitudes toward math, researchers found.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Applying standards-based grading to project-based learning is challenging — but it can be done
Teachers need to look at fair ways to assess student performance and growth for project-based learning.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Homework's effectiveness varies by grade level
But across the board, quality matters more than the amount of time required to complete an assignment.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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Should the 4 Cs of 21st century skills make room for one more?
There's an argument to have computational thinking stand on its own as opposed to being a component of critical thinking.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Survey: Teachers often unclear about practices tied to state reading standards
Researchers call for more guidance regarding the use of leveled texts.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2018 -
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Fariña, new higher ed approaches and more: The week's most-read education news
Don't fall behind! Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to cater to adult students and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Small steps key to reaching long-term goals when modernizing learning
Placing new furniture, devices and other resources in common areas can win over potential skeptics easier than a broad rollout.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
'Alexa, can we go to school today?'
Digital assistants can enhance the classroom experience and throw some fun in the mix.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
How schools can weave anti-bullying, suicide prevention training into curriculum
SEL training can help build inclusion and respect within classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Tying real-world learning to lessons helps students envision their future
The best learning has a purpose.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
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Tech tools can allow students to be heard beyond the classroom
But seeing technology as a cure-all solution is a trap educators and administrators must work to avoid.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Early adopters eager to bring VR to schools
The value of virtual reality to classroom curriculum is still not fully researched.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
New York City Department of Education
Deep DiveOutgoing NYC Chancellor Fariña: Administrators should be curriculum experts, build networks beyond ed
The retiring chief of the nation's largest school system reflected on her accomplishments, what still needs to be done, and experiences as a woman.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2018 -
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ISTE partners with Code.org on computer science PD, standards refresh
Educators and experts will have a variety of opportunities to provide feedback throughout the standards revision process.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Opinion
Civics education: Make it your school district's priority
When statewide civics education policy is insufficient, school districts are in a position to shift the tide themselves.
By Dana Harris and Glenn Barnes • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Learning isn't always linear
A “distributed concept” style of teaching is gaining interest as a learning method.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Passion play: Enthusiasm in the classroom is contagious
Educators who lead successful lessons know how to weave play into their classes while exhibiting a zeal for their subject, and for teaching in general.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
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Not all curriculum is created equally
It’s important to evaluate curriculum brought into the classroom, along with potential bias that may influence its use.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
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Deep DiveFree field trips are just a Skype call away
Curriculum designers can expand a student’s world with just a camera and internet connection.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Students ill-served when topics like slavery are glossed over
A report details how slavery is often taught poorly rather than placed in context with its lasting impact, a detail crucial to students' understanding of its legacy.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
What can story-driven games teach students about literature?
Many digital games feature devices like the unreliable narrator or require deeper consideration in decision-making, but making connections in the classroom requires some ingenuity.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2018
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