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A Socratic Seminar for Elementary Learners

User Generated Education

In line with the theme of this blog, student-centric and user generated educational techniques. Socratic seminars have been around, obviously, since the days of Socratics. In the Socratic method of education, teachers engage students by asking questions that require generative answers. Sneetches: A Socratic Seminar.

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Five EdTech Story Ideas for Education Reporters

Doug Levin

This week, education reporters from across the nation are gathering at the 2017 Education Writers Association National Seminar in Washington, DC. Among the topics they will focus on is technology in education (AKA "digital learning"). To that end, I suggest five story ideas for reporters interested in the topic.

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World Environment Day: Living Responsibly with Nature

Ask a Tech Teacher

It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take concrete actions towards sustainable development and to address critical environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Spreading awareness: Use social media to share information about environmental issues and advocate for change.

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Educating the AI Generation

edWeb.net

These are just a few characteristics of the current generation of students that educators must consider as they develop their lessons. While workshops and seminars will help some, look for smaller teaching moments. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Shaping Education for Generation Alpha in an Era of AI , presented by ERDI.

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What’s next? Lessons from the lockdown on traditional education

Neo LMS

Specifically, many teachers are wondering: What’s in store for the future of education? However, we can make at least some educated guesses about what needs to change from now on. The problem might stem from the fact that in general, we view traditional, teacher-centered education to be the best way to teach.

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Career Guidance in Cypriot Schools: How Students are Prepared for a Successful Future

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Career Guidance in Cypriot Schools: How Students are Prepared for a Successful Future School education in Cyprus is recognized by the world community of educators as the most progressive and fundamental. The educational system provides quality education for children aged 5 to 17-18 years.

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How to Get Your Students Out of the Box

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How can you get your students out of the box when you educate them in a box? Check out a revolutionary way to educate with arts, ag, and nature by digging into Chattahoochee Hills Charter School outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

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