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- Homework
8 Ways to Maximize Work Periods in Class
Students benefit from a structured study hall format where they can check in with their peers, make progress on an assignment, and get feedback from the teacher.Your content has been saved!
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Designing a Course That Develops Students’ Metacognition
By shifting their focus to the process of learning instead of the product, students are encouraged to develop critical cognitive competencies.Your content has been saved!
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Classroom Management in the Tech Era
Before considering how to integrate tech in lessons, it’s important to ensure that you have clear expectations and routines in place. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
How AI Will Impact the Future of Teaching—a Conversation With Sal Khan
The founder of Khan Academy and Khanmigo believes AI can deliver the personalized instruction students need, while freeing up teachers to do what they do best. - Critical Thinking
Guiding Elementary Students to Show Their Thinking
These tips can help early elementary teachers foster students’ metacognition, helping them see how much they’re learning. - Student Engagement
Promoting Active Engagement in Middle School
A teacher shares her strategies for creating a culture and routines that foster students’ sense of involvement in the classroom. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
AI Tool Demo: Differentiating Class Materials With Diffit
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares how teachers are turning to Diffit to automatically adapt texts to different reading levels.Your content has been saved!
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Using Sentence Stems to Power Up Your Literacy Lessons
Elementary teachers can use sentence stems to promote phonemic awareness, knowledge of vocabulary, and reading fluency and comprehension.441Your content has been saved!
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How to Set Up Collaborative Learning to Boost Intrinsic Motivation
Instead of having students compete for external rewards, fostering cooperation boosts intrinsic motivation and ensures that all voices are heard.242Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
To Choose the Right SEL Program, Ask the Right Questions
CASEL has a free tool that can help school leaders sift through the many social and emotional learning programs to select a good fit for their school.
