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How to Make Learning Math More Interactive and Engaging

Ask a Tech Teacher

With the disturbing news about plummeting math scores here in the US, it’s good to review math teaching in your classroom and consider better ways to deliver lessons to students. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas for you: How to Make Learning Math More Interactive and Engaging Math has a reputationeither you love it or avoid it like a pop quiz you forgot to study for.

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Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process

eSchool News

Key points: Learning to compose–not just write–helps students become confident, creative communicators Creating podcasts in the classroom Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Teaching writing today is much like being a conductor of an orchestra.

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Wine tasting tips for the WSET Level 3 exam

Brainscape

One of my favorite short stories is called Taste , and it’s by British novelist Roald Dahl. In it, wealthy stockbroker Mike Schofield offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to his pompous friend Richard Pratt IF he can identify a rare Bordeaux from taste alone. What follows is Mr. Pratt’s uncanny, masterful unfurling of the mystery wine, its flavors, aromas, and almost human character: “This—this is a very gentle wine, demure and bashful in the first taste, eme

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AI In Education: 4 Ways To Avoid Falling Behind The Curve

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Arizona State University professor Andrew Maynard has tips for educators on keeping up with AI developments and harnessing its educational potential in the process.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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How to take a WSET Level 3 practice test

Brainscape

Let me tell you a true story. I have been driving for 20 years now—accident-free, I might add. (*Knocks on wood*.) Recently, however, I moved to a new country and was required to retake the road theory exam in order to get my driver’s license. I thought: okay, this sucks. But how hard can it be? I’ve been driving for half my life.

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Stop referring to AI as a teaching assistant

Twinkl International Publishing

Human connection in education unmatched as misconceptions around AI teaching assistants spread.

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Governing boards should ensure school ‘promotes an inclusive culture’

Twinkl International Publishing

The DfE releases guidance to support and empower school governors and trustees.

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Students Are Not Well, and It's Our Job to Save Them

Edsurge

During my eight-year teaching career in Colorado, Ive heard many schools and districts claim they want to develop the whole child. For example, the Colorado Department of Education supports statewide infrastructure and systems to promote a whole-child approach called Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child. Furthermore, Denver Public Schools Ends Policy requires all students to demonstrate a well-rounded educational experience.

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Climate plea at Curriculum and Assessment Roadshow

Twinkl International Publishing

Climate change education advocate, Meryl Batchelder, explains why bold action is needed to bring sustainability to the forefront of the curriculum.

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Savvas Learning Company’s Full Suite of K-12 Math Programs Approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education for Statewide Adoption

eSchool News

PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that the South Carolina State Board of Education has approved the full suite of Savvas K-12 math programs for statewide adoption across all grade levels. Savvas is the only learning solutions provider to have all of its K-12 math programs approved as state-adopted high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) covering every grade level forSouth Carolinaclassrooms.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Three-year-olds need plenty of daily movement to be able to sit and write by age seven

Twinkl International Publishing

Mike Huber, Curriculum Director for Rise Early Learning Center and author of Embracing Rough and Tumble Play, speaks to Digest about the crucial focus on foundation skills before rushing children into more complex tasks.

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How to study for the WSET Level 2 exam more efficiently

Brainscape

You have been seduced here, to this article, because you are on the hunt for advice on the best way to study for the WSET* Level 2 wine exam, the second tier of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust ’s prestigious assessment program. It’s a BIG exam that covers a huge amount of material but it’s worth the investment of study time it requires.

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How can I Fit Learning into a Busy Routine? Tips for Parents

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn how to fit learning into a busy routine with these practical tips for parents to help kids to learn. From everyday tasks to quick bursts of learning, discover easy strategies and fun learning activities to support your childs education, even with a packed schedule.

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Edtech teaching strategies that drive sustainability

eSchool News

Key points: Modern edtech and teacher support can improve sustainability efforts 5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025 Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology For more news on edtech, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Educational technology, or edtech, has reshaped how educators teach, offering opportunities to create more sustainable and impactful learning environments.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Twinkl Turns 15! Our top 15 resources from the ESL team

Twinkl International Publishing

To celebrate Twinkl's 15th birthday, we asked 15 members of the Twinkl ESL team about their favourite ESL resource.

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Be An Author Month: Helping Students Tell Their Stories

Learning in Hand

Kids have stories to tellbig ones, small ones, funny ones, and deeply personal ones. Be An Author Month is all about giving students the tools, time, and confidence to turn those stories into something realsomething they can share. Thats why Im partnering with Book Creator to help spread the word and provide resources that make student publishing easy and exciting.

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Celebrating Those Who Teach: Welcome to Our SENDCo

Twinkl International Publishing

Meet the newest teacher to join the Parents team at Twinkl, Amanda. Here she shares her top 15 SEND resources, all absolutely free for 15 days.

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3 Ways St. Vrain Valley Schools is Transforming Teacher PD with AI

Edthena

In the news What if professional development could be as dynamic and personalized as the classrooms we envision for our students? Thats exactly what St. Vrain Valley Schools in Longmont, Colorado, is making a reality. Highlighted in the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) article, “Transforming Teacher PD With AI,” authors Courtney Groskin, an instructional coach, and Sandy Heiser, assistant principal of Skyline High School, share how their district is breakin

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Celebrating Those Who Teach - 15 Years of SEND Magic, with Georgina Durrant

Twinkl International Publishing

As Twinkl celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look back on a rewarding journey of supporting educators teaching learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This milestone is not just a celebration of our achievements, but a heartfelt thank you to the incredible educators who have used our resources to shape the future.

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Everything you need to know about the WSET® spirits certifications

Brainscape

Unlike wine and beer, which were discovered quite blithely by accident, the making of spirits has been an intentional voyage by humankind for many centuries. To process and distill a raw ingredient into a powerful, high-alcohol brew and then craft it to be pleasurable to drink, is an art form that has been through innumerable trials and tribulations.

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The role of an AWR calculator in understanding teacher pay parity

Twinkl International Publishing

Check out Elevate Supply's blog that highlights the importance of the Agency Workers Regulations calculator for educators like supply teachers and non-contracted workers.

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How to study for the WSET Level 3 wine exam more efficiently

Brainscape

“The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.” —Benjamin Franklin, circa the 1700s Like surfing, travel writing, and fine art, a career in wine is one of the few driven by unbridled passion. You signed up for the WSET Level 3 qualification because you love wine and because you are fascinated by the story each and every bottle tells: a dashing adventure/romance that begins in the vineyards, whirlwinds t

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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6 strategies for managing stress as told by teachers

Twinkl International Publishing

How do teachers cope with the most stress-inducing elements of their role?

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How to get a career in wine with a WSET Level 2 qualification

Brainscape

“Who goes there?” booms The Gatekeeper, an imposing four-story-tall bottle of wine, its breath like a blast of cellar air during harvest. “It is I, oh noble one” you reply, hand resting lightly on your spittoon just in case sh*t gets real. “I have come to write the mighty WSET* Level 2 exam and pursue a career in wine!

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فرصة مميزة للوطن العربي! أكثر من مليون نشاط تعليمي مجانًا لمدة يومين: كيف تحقق الاستفادة القصوى؟

Twinkl International Publishing

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How to advance your career in wine with the WSET Level 3 exam

Brainscape

In the world of wine, bullsh*tting only gets you so far. Sure, this is a world where “nail polish remover” is an accepted aroma descriptor. Also, people will actually spit out a tasting of wine from some rare vintage that costs thousands of dollars a bottle (that’s like $50 a spit). Regardless, it takes specialist knowledge to make wine, market it, recommend it, buy it, and all the other wonderful career choices the wine industry offers.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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15 Amalan di Bulan Ramadhan untuk Meraih Pahala Berlipat

Twinkl International Publishing

Bulan Ramadhan adalah waktu yang penuh berkah bagi umat Islam untuk meningkatkan ibadah dan mendekatkan diri kepada Allah SWT. Ada 15 amalan di bulan Ramadhan yang dianjurkan, mulai dari menjalankan puasa dengan ikhlas, shalat tarawih, tadarus Al-Qur'an, hingga memperbanyak sedekah. Selain itu, menghidupkan malam Lailatul Qadr, i'tikaf di masjid, dan menjaga ucapan juga menjadi bagian dari amalan utama di bulan Ramadhan.

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What topics are on the WSET Level 2 wine exam?

Brainscape

It’s celebrated as the elixir of the Gods, poetry in liquid form, the blood of Christ, and a delectable smorgasbord of other romantic metaphors. Wine, glorious wine! But where other people’s love affair with wine ends at the table (or on the floor), yours has brought you here, to this article, in search of advice on what to expect from one of the most prestigious examinations in the world of wine: the WSET* ® Level 2.

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التغلب على العطش في رمضان

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What are the exam topics on the WSET Level 3?

Brainscape

Congratulations on your valor! You have committed yourself to doing battle against a formidable (though, not unconquerable) opponent. The WSET Level 3 wine exam covers a formidable body of information. It will require many, many weeks, and even months of dedicated studying to suit up with the wine facts necessary to vanquish this opponent. But if knowledge is your weapon, Brainscape is the sage master swordsman who will equip you with the cunning, strength, and dexterity to wield your weapon lik

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.