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Here's What Happened When Students Solved Social Media Problems With Design Thinking

Edsurge

A few weeks ago, Aaron, a student in my high school elective class, mentioned he didn’t use social media very often. asked another student, Holly, somewhat incredulously. One of the units I envisioned was called “Social: The New Media.” I’ll admit I was a little skeptical at first.

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New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

The CoolCatTeacher

Student Engagement and Questions (00:02:55:14 – 00:03:35:11) Or-Tal shares how she engages students by encouraging them to ask questions related to the project's main theme. Examples and Student Work (00:06:35:03 – 00:07:33:07) Or-Tal provides examples of student work, including their interactions with an A.I.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. That's the closest comparison. None of them need a red camera.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Using technology alongside non-digital lessons can have many academic and behavioral benefits for your students, including:[2,7,11,12]. Higher classroom participation and student engagement. And finally, the benefits of classroom technology can expand far beyond the classroom and right into your students’ homes.[4]

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Do It Right the First Time: How to Maximize Your Edtech Investment

Edsurge

Prioritize early evaluation With so many options being showcased at trade shows and conferences or on social media, it’s tempting to make your mind up before the search has even started. Let’s explore the four principles that schools and districts should follow in order to maximize the potential of new classroom technology.

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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

Edsurge

We wanted to create a digital experience for kids that allows them to create things together, but isn’t saturated with the usual social-media-like engagement tools. Not only have they eschewed a social media setting for their digital playground, they’ve also steered clear of “gamifying” the experience.

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The ST Math Fall Challenge is Back

MIND Research Institute

With the new school year in full gear, you might be wondering how to increase student engagement on ST Math. An excellent way you can help motivate students to spend more time learning math concepts and solving puzzles with JiJi is by participating in our annual ST Math Fall Challenge. ST Math Fall Challenge. October 3, 2020.