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How to use Digital Quick Writes–the video

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By integrating technology and allowing students to use a range of mediumssuch as audio, visual, and written formsquick writes not only reinforce writing skills but also enhance problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication abilities.

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How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning

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The process fosters critical thinking, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the subject matter, as teaching others reinforces ones own knowledge. Examples include study groups, coding boot camps where participants critique each others work, or online communities where users share expertise.

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Unlocking Learning Fun: How Educational Bini Games Foster Child Development

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While games may appear easy on the surface, they provide a variety of educational benefits that can help a child develop cognitive flexibility, reactivity, coordination, and numeracy. In this regard, a similar kids learning game is an excellent choice because they provide a fun-focused opportunity to observe a child’s development.

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‘We’re Everywhere Now’: How a Speech Language Pathologist Has Seen Her Work Evolve

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The good days, she says, are abundant thanks in great part to her ongoing enthusiasm for and belief in the power of communication in the lives of children and adults. I was talking to many people at that time, and I had a sorority sister in this program called communicative disorders, and that was completely foreign to me.

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Why Seamless Communication — in the Classroom and Beyond — Matters

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Communication from teachers to both students and parents has always been important in K-12 education. But in the tech-dependent era of distance and hybrid learning, clear and consistent communication—about grades, assessments, learning targets and a host of other school-related matters—may now be more important than ever.

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4 Benefits a Digital Credential Program Offers Right Now

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Microcredentials can be shared immediately after theyre earned, allowing individuals to showcase their skills and communication abilities even before completing a final degree or earning full credit. It also allows learners to pause and restart their learning journey, providing flexibility that traditional pathways often lack.

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How to Teach Writing in Today’s Classroom

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Why Writing is Still Relevant in the Age of AI (2:59) Even with the rise of AI tools, writing remains essential for critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Cloud Services and Reinventing Essays (42:04) Cloud-based services offer students more flexibility and options for managing their writing projects.

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