Digital Tools
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The Benefits of Students Teaching Students Through Online Video
The best student video tutorial creators are sometimes made the kids who’ve struggled the most to understand.
Teaching Strategies
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What MOOCs Are Teaching Universities About Active Learning
There’s a lot of skepticism about whether or not MOOCs are “disrupting” higher education, but can they offer important learning opportunities for the institutions themselves?
Other Recent Posts
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Why Trust Is A Crucial Ingredient in Shaping Independent Learners
Without trust, students don’t have the space to build the skills they’ll need to learn on their own.
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The Value of Connecting the Dots to Create “Real Learning”
A Philadelphia center puts making connections between concepts and experiences central to the creative process for student-driven learning.
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Students Tell All: What It’s Like to Be Trusted Partners in Learning
High school students at Science Leadership Academy explain what they value in their education.
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The Thrill of Converting Math-Haters Into Appreciators Through Inquiry
Teaching math as intellectual discipline and a creative endeavor could help a generation of students learn to love numbers.
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How Relearning Old Concepts Alongside New Ones Makes It All Stick
Researchers say ‘drill and kill’ approach isn’t just boring — it also stunts student learning.
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What’s Going on Inside the Brain Of A Curious Child?
New research suggests that curiosity triggers chemical changes in the brain that help students better understand and retain information.
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A Problem-Solving Game For Teachers and Administrators
A simple game can bring educators together to talk about pain points and observations, and ultimately, find a solution.
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Report Finds Teachers Underutilize Resources for Digital Games in the Classroom
A survey reports that most teachers are finding digital games in the classroom through informal means and could benefit from improved training and exposure to resources.
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How Teachers Can Motivate Students of Any Age
How can teachers promote the intrinsic benefits of learning in school systems that depend on grades as a way to measure progress?
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How Standing Desks Can Help Students Focus in the Classroom
Some educators are finding that standing desks are a simple way help fidgety kids settle down and get to work.
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