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Tech Tip #138: 7 Ways to Evaluate Websites

Ask a Tech Teacher

The definition of ‘up to date’ will vary with the topic. Is content accurate (based on student knowledge)? Does the content include a depth of knowledge on the subject? Is the information included on the website up to date? History probably doesn’t change much, but science might (such as Pluto is no longer a planet). Is the website unbiased?

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Tech Tip #125: Basics in Every Lesson Plan

Ask a Tech Teacher

Vocabulary expansion is essential in education, encouraging students to actively engage with words and definitions. Murray suggests that using technology to aid vocabulary acquisition allows students to seek definitions and gain deeper understanding dynamically, rather than superficially glossing over complex content.

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Why You Should Upgrade Your School Esports Teams

EdTech Magazine

A lot of our top teams in the league, a lot of students, are definitely getting… And, increasingly, these teams are becoming more competitive as high schools discover the benefits of leveling up their programs. “A

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Moving to a Hybrid Learning Model

A Principal's Reflections

To start, a workable definition must be established to begin creating a vision for this model. Take this definition from Learning Technologies: Hybrid learning combines face-to-face and online teaching into one cohesive experience. Yes, to some extent, but definitely not scaled in a way that has led to system-wide transformation.

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Teachers’ Guide to Plagiarism

This article provides teachers with a step-by-step guide on how to handle plagiarism in the classroom: it examines the definition of the term "plagiarism" and its types with examples, describes common reasons students plagiarize, and provides tips for teachers to detect and prevent plagiarism among students.

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Powerful Partnerships for Continued Esports Success and Growth

EdTech Magazine

Scholastic esports, the inclusion of competitive video gaming in our schools, is most definitely on the rise. What once seemed like part of a Ready Player One future schooling scenario has rapidly become a powerful tool for educational success.

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Blended Learning: What It Is and What It Is Not

Catlin Tucker

Let’s start with a clear definition. A key aspect of this definition is positioning the students as “active agents” in the lesson or learning experience. This perspective stems from a lack of clarity about what blended learning is and why it is valuable. What Blended Learning Is.