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5 Personalized Learning Tips For Teachers

TeachThought StaffSep 28, 20215 min read

‘Personalized learning’ can often seem synonymous with ‘time-consuming’ and ‘overwhelming,’ but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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9 Characteristics Of A Competitive Learning Environment That Protects Children

TeachThought StaffSep 20, 20215 min read

There are elements of play, leveling up, and a sense of mastery or achievement upon accomplishing each challenge.

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Creating A Different Kind Of ‘Gang’ To Reach Students

TeachThought StaffSep 9, 20215 min read

More authentic and diverse in-school social groups can engage challenging, hard-to-reach students in powerful ways.

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The Warning Signs Of A Failing School

TeachThought StaffSep 4, 20217 min read

From low expectations to a lack of student engagement, the warning signs of a failing school aren’t difficult to discern.

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What Are The Different Types Of Project-Based Learning?

TeachThought StaffSep 2, 20218 min read

From place-based education to challenge-based learning, different types of project-based learning symbolize its evolution as a learning model.

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How To Create More Authentic Writing Assignments For Students

Terrell HeickSep 1, 20216 min read

To create authentic writing assignments, you should have a clear purpose & resistant audience in mind — one students must work to engage.

Best Formative Assessment Tools For Teachers

18 Of The Best Formative Assessment Tools For Digital Exit Tickets

TeachThought StaffSep 1, 20216 min read

18 of the best formative assessment tools for teachers–to glean data, take snapshots of understanding, create digital exit slips, and more.

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How I Use Video For Assessment In My Classroom

TeachThought StaffAug 29, 20214 min read

When it comes to supporting a student’s progress, showing them what they can do to improve or perform better is the key.

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