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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
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?
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Without trust, students don’t have the space to build the skills they’ll need to learn on their own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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