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Making Project-Based Learning Authentic

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GettingSmart.com GUEST COLUMN | by Sheldon Soper: Students who participate in high-quality project-based learning develop skills, processes and products that are an ideal match for the demands of the 21st-century, but creating authentic projects is key for engaging them. Read more at GettingSmart: Making Project-Based Learning Authentic | Getting Smart

Discussing Disappointing Grades with a Teen

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When schoolwork starts to slip, stress levels tend to rise for both teens and their parents. In the upper grades, academic progress can have a direct impact on things like job prospects and getting into college. This can make discussing disappointing grades with a teen even more stressful.

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Using Learning Styles to Reach Students

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HowToLearn.com GUEST COLUMN | by Sheldon Soper There has been plenty of pushback against the claims that learning styles are a sure bet when it comes to facilitating student understanding. As with everything in education, there is no panacea to make learning magically happen. However, that does not mean learning styles have no place in … Read more

A Fair Opportunity for Success

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Prevent technology gaps from creating achievement gaps. EdTech Digest GUEST COLUMN | by Sheldon Soper Technology-driven classroom workflows need analog components to ensure students without reliable access to technology outside of school are not left out. Otherwise, the technology gap between those with access and those without will quickly manifest as an achievement gap. Read … Read more

Avoiding Device Hypocrisy with Teenagers

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If you are a teacher or a parent looking to break through a teenager’s screen addiction, nothing is more important than avoiding device hypocrisy yourself.

Technology is everywhere. Digital communication (and the reliance on the devices that go with it) has become a crucial part of the professional and personal lives of most adults. Teenagers see this and are quick to use it to justify their own compulsions to constantly stay logged into their own digital lives.

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