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Robert Marzano is a strong believer in evidence-based practice. He has researched and recommends practical strategies for teaching and learning in schools. Although he has a general instructional framework and is quite precise in his recommendations, he also recognises that actual teaching requires a high degree of fluidity and integration. The teacher must let lessons flow and momentum must be maintained, where the teacher observes, adapts and varies strategies. No comment yet.
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The digital era has caused many changes to education. Learn about the most important EdTech trends you should keep an eye on in 2021!
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The HyFlex course design is becoming more common in higher ed, due in part to its usefulness for adult learners Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Every year as the new school year begins I'm asked for recommendations for helping students improve their ability to discern good information from bad when conducting online research. One of the first recommendations that I always make is help them understand logical fallacies. To that end, I frequently recommend Your Logical Fallacy Is. It is a website that provides short explanations and examples of twenty-four common logical fallacies. Visitors to the site can click through the gallery to read the examples. Your Logical Fallacy Is also provides free PDF poster files that you can download and print.
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VirtualNerd is another great math resource for teachers and students. that I am adding to our Math section here in ETML. It features tons of instructional videos with a focus on middle school and high school mathematics. More specifically, the site's library contains over 1500 video lessons covering middles grades math though Algebra 2. VirtualNerd features five main courses:
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For almost 20 years, instruction librarians have relied on variations of two models, the CRAAP Test and SIFT, to teach students how to evaluate printed and web-based materials. Dramatic changes to the information ecosystem, however, present new challenges amid a flood of misinformation where algorithms lie beneath the surface of popular and library platforms collecting clicks and shaping content. When applied to increasingly connected networks, these existing evaluation heuristics have limited value. Drawing on our combined experience at community colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada, and with Project Information Literacy (PIL), a national research institute studying college students’ information practices for the past decade, this paper presents a new evaluative approach for teaching students to see information as the agent, rather than themselves. Opportunities and strategies are identified for evaluating the veracity of sources, first as students, leveraging the expertise they bring with them into the classroom, and then as lifelong learners in search of information they can trust and rely on.
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Trinka IA is an online grammar checker for academic and technical writing. From advanced English grammar errors to scientific spelling, Trinka corrects it all! Via Nik Peachey
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Unlike search results on Google.com, Google Scholar search results isn’t a ranking of websites. Instead, Google Scholar search results are lists of scholarly articles related to your query. Google Scholar can also be used to locate United States patent filings as well as state and federal court cases.
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In today's post I am sharing with you this collection of Google Drive tips to help you make the best of Google Drive in your instruction. These are less visible yet powerful features that can optimize your Google Drive experience and enhance your overall productivity. More specifically, you will get to learn how to restore deleted files, how to organize folders using colour tags, how to create shortcuts for files and folders, how to save web content to Google Drive, and how to edit Office files in Google Drive. For more tips and resources you can always refer to Google Drive Help.
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A free online webinar on 16 August 2021 at 1pm US Central time (which is, for example, 7pm UK time) is Considering Data Literacy Using Kuhlthau's Information Search Process: Implications for Librarians and Data Providers, presented by Charissa Jefferson, Kristin Fontichiaro, Katrina Stierholz, and Lynette Hoelter and sponsored by the ACRL ULS Professional Development Committee.
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iPlayText is a cool app that can play text as a podcast. It works with Wikipedia articles or you can upload your own text and have the app read it outloud for you.
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A few days ago I shared with you Radiooo which is a tool that enables you to travel through time and discover popular hits during various temporal eras. In today's post I am sharing with you a similar web tool called the Nostalgia Machine I discovered through Music for Makers page on Wakelet.
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In understanding the shift from literacy to digital literacy–or rather to understand them both in their own native contexts–it may help to take a look at the underlying assumptions of digital literacy. Via EDTECH@UTRGV |
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Mamie Clark was the first black American to gain a PhD in experimental psychology. Her research into the effects of segregation by race in schools, using dolls, on self consciousness and attitudes on race were to have a profound influence on the legal progress in the civil Rights movemen and she continued to be an activist throughout her life.
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Call them soft skills, durable skills, career skills--whatever they are, they're in high demand, and students need to develop them ASAP. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Historical photographs, paintings, sketches, and maps can inspire all kinds of history questions. That is why for more than a decade I’ve used and recommended images from Today’s Document from the National Archives to prompt classroom discussion as the introduction to U.S. and World History lessons. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of other similar galleries on the web today. A list of some of my favorites is included below.
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In higher education, the need for blended learning strategies will continue to grow. This resource guide will help you facilitate a fast change to engaging students in the face-to-face, online, or hybrid classroom using blended learning methodologies. From incorporating tools and resources that promote blended learning methods, you’ll gain specific insight from articles and seminars to guide your blended learning journey. Additionally, for instructors interested in exploring blended learning, such as deciding which course elements to teach face-to-face and which to address through online technology, these resources will address those questions and more – you’ll learn a framework for making those essential educational judgment calls. You’ll be confident that your selection of which materials to present online and which to present in the classroom will provide the best learning experience for your students in your blended course.
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The pandemic threw the educational environment into chaos, but 15 months into it, it’s becoming clear that some of the pivots are here to stay Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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"Flipping the classroom is a tried-and-true approach that, when effectively incorporated, greatly enhances students’ learning experience and ability to apply their newfound knowledge. Here are some important steps to consider when implementing this practice into your virtual or in-person instruction." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Student engagement includes much more than course participation--learn how different technologies can help your institution's engagement Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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Providing “windows and mirrors” so that students can both see themselves and be exposed to new realities isn’t a novel concept for teachers. But as we grow increasingly aware of the many people whose stories remain untold一and the ripple effect our collective ignorance has on shaping our discourse and our cultural priorities—it’s worth revisiting what’s been sitting on classroom bookshelves.
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A majority worries that the evolution of artificial intelligence by 2030 will continue to be primarily focused on optimizing profits and social control. They also cite the difficulty of achieving consensus about ethics. Many who expect progress say it is not likely within the next decade. Still, a portion celebrate coming AI breakthroughs that will improve life
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Creating multimedia projects like videos, podcasts, and audio slideshows is a great way for students to develop a variety of skills. Some of those skills are technical skills while others are soft skills that they can carry over into all aspects of academic life.
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Interactive presentations are key to creating engaging learning experiences. Polls, quizzes, and live Q&A are important interactive features that can liven your presentations and turn your audience into active participants. If you use Google Slides to create your presentations Slido is definitely a great add-on to consider. I
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Before going ahead to the main topic of today, which is the effect of interactive learning content on eLearning, let me start by talking about what the term "interaction" really means. Via EDTECH@UTRGV 
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July 26, 2021 11:55 PM
When students apply their knowledge in a practical way, interactive learning occurs. Although interactive learning may look different depending on how it is used, this type of pedagogy promotes creativity, focus and provides immediate feedback.
1. The think, pair and share technique is one of the most well-known interactive learning methods. This technique is versatile and can be used in many ways. A teacher will ask students to think about a question or task. Then they each share their thoughts with a partner, before the group shares. Students can share their thoughts with peers in a non-intimidating manner. However, they are not forced to respond to a whole room of students. 2. Take a side This activity is great for discussing controversial topics in my classroom. This activity is also useful for anticipatory activities when you start a new unit. Students are asked to make a statement and then they line up in groups on the opposite sides of the room according to their opinions. This activity can be expanded by adding more statements to influence opinion. You could also allow your children to debate each other. It will get your students moving and allow them to hear the ideas and opinions of their peers. 3. Interactive Notebooks This is a great way for students to learn how to be more present in their note-taking. An interactive notebook requires students to pay attention to every step. You can make templates on your own time if you are a teacher in the higher grades. However, I have seen students as young as 10 and 11 years old really enjoy this "arts & crafts" portion of classes. Interactive notebooks can be used in all subjects, including math, English and science. There is a plethora of information and free templates on the internet, ready for you to use for interactive learning. (https://www.joyusing.com/Document-Camera.html) 4. Online Collaboration Teachers have so many options online to get their students engaged and working together. Google Docs/Slides are a popular tool for students to collaborate on projects. But there are many other tools that you can use, and they are all free! Joyusing(www.joyusing.com) allows students to create videos for class projects. You can enhance what you do in the classroom by researching other media that your students can use to promote interactive learning. 5. My number one piece of advice regarding assessment is to allow your students to choose. Instead of assigning them an essay, offer them the possibility of creating a poster or creating slideshows, giving a speech, and writing that essay. While you can still assign a writing component to the easier options, it allows students to choose what they are best at. While some students prefer structure and being told what to do, others like more freedom and the ability to think for themselves. 
Marco Bertolini's curator insight,
July 27, 2021 6:53 AM
Why is interactive learning content more effective? Here are some indications. |
