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How to use Digital Quick Writes–the video

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Overall, Murray advocates for a process-oriented approach to writing, focusing on student engagement and skill development rather than the final product. Highlights Dynamic Writing Experience : Quick writes offer an engaging alternative to traditional writing assignments, allowing students to express themselves freely.

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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

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Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability.

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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

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Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Being future-ready is more than just being ready for college or securing a job; it’s thinking creatively about the problems we face as a society. How flexible were the classrooms before the pandemic?

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How to Leverage AI Tutors for Effective Learning Tips for Parents, Educators, and Students

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Students, parents, and teachers must be proactive in using AI to maximize its benefits. Use AI to enhance learning, not replace critical thinking or human interaction. The challenge is knowing when to trust the technology and when to step back and think for yourself. Instead, they can complement such.

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

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Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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3 Favorite Webtools for students (and teachers)

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They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. which by the way, is fee-based), students start with a placement test to determine their comprehension level and be sure they are challenged by assignments without being frustrated. Completed feedback is delivered back to students. In W.O.R.D.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom. You have to show students how [generative AI] is just a tool and let them know that this is not supposed to replace their own critical thinking, creativity and all these skills they need,” says Poth.