8 Steps To Design PBL In The Classroom
What is problem-based learning? An approach to learning where the identification, analysis, and solving of problems drives student learning.
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A Stunningly Simple Way To Explain Pi
What is Pi? Pi (or ‘π’) is a mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
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The Difference Between Googling And Inquiry-Based Learning
Search is about finding pieces, knowledge is about knowing the potential value of those pieces.
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What Is A Learning Simulation?
Learning Simulations: An Overview This post has been updated from a 2012 post. Clark Aldrich is an enthusiastic advocate for new learning forms, and leading thinker on the power of learning simulations and author of Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds and Unschooling Rules: 55 Ways to Unlearn What We Know About Schools and Rediscover Education. (These…
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What Is COPPA & How Can I Keep Student Data Safe?
contributed by Rose de Fremery, Moondrop Entertainment Privacy is a serious concern for everyone, from school administrators to parents. Simply clicking “I Agree” or signing up for a new service can mean that you are consenting to provide a company with a wide range of your personal information without a clear understanding of what they will…
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What Is Oculus Rift? A Virtual Reality Headset Owned By Facebook
Oculus Rift is one of the pioneering virtual reality headsets originally crowd-funded and eventually purchased by Facebook.
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The Difference Between Gamification And Game-Based Learning
The definition of gamification is the application of game-like mechanics to non-game entities to encourage a specific behavior.
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The Definition Of Authentic Assessment For Learning
A ‘real-world’ assessment is meant to focus on the impact of one’s work in real or realistic–and often ‘messy’–contexts.
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The Definition Of Personalized Learning
Whereas differentiation is about adapting a curriculum, personalized learning involves adapting and creating a curriculum.
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The Definition Of Student Backchanneling
Backchanneling allows students to use collaborative note-taking, ask questions, share notes, and more in real-time without ‘disturbing’ the class.
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The Definition Of Global Learning
What Is The Definition Of Global Learning? Globalization. Definitely not a high-interest topic. For every person reading this quick preview, probably 18 more skimmed right past, busy trying to survive right here, right now. This makes sense. Even when it does get attention, it is often bursting with rhetoric and emotion—discussed in tones of enthusiasm…
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The Definition Of Sexting
Sexting could be defined as the process of sending any communication that relays sexual desire or intent. It’s not limited to nude images.
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The Difference Between Differentiation And Personalized Learning
This chart from Barbara Bray & Kathleen McClaskey clarifies some of the other differences between differentiation and personalized learning.
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What You Should Know About HyFlex Blended Learning
With HyFlex blended learning, students can choose whether they want to take classes online, in the classroom, or both.
