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Explore videos that showcase evidence-based learning practices in preK-12 schools, and see our core strategies and key topics in action.
- Collaborative Learning
60-Second Strategy: Sage and Scribe
In addition to dedicated time to practice a skill, this cooperative learning activity provides an opportunity for peer feedback.Your content has been saved!
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Exploring Campus With an Environmental Lens
When freshmen take a science course that immerses them in their school’s culture and physical space, they develop a sense of belonging—and a deep connection to the mission.Your content has been saved!
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Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.Your content has been saved!
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Evaluating Primary Sources Through a See, Think, Wonder
By taking the time to observe, make inferences, and ask great questions about historical artifacts and images, students learn to avoid jumping to conclusions.Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Elevate Your Classroom Discussions
Even when many students hesitate to speak up, teachers can inspire thoughtful, vibrant discussion with these classroom-tested strategies.Your content has been saved!
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How to Help Neurodivergent Students Thrive
When educators take a strengths-based approach, neurodivergent students build confidence and achieve greater success in the classroom. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
AI Tool Demo: Building an Effective Tutor With MagicSchool AI
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shows how teachers can customize a free AI tutor that enables students to review the class material on their own time. - Teaching Strategies
60-Second Strategy: The Last Question
When time is up at the end of a lesson, there’s one last question teachers can ask to get students to reflect on their work—and how they’d improve next time.Your content has been saved!
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Facing Cell Phone Distractions Head-On
When students—and teachers—aren’t distracted by cell phones, everyone can focus on learning. Here’s how one teacher came up with a system that works. - Communication Skills
Using Discussions to Inspire Active Participation in Learning
By tracking academic conversations with a visual map and sharing it in class, teachers can encourage more students to contribute.