In the field of instructional design, experts have debated whether student-led, problem-based approaches — what researchers call “constructivist” approaches — work. In a new study, cognitive scientist Tina Grotzer and her research partners found further evidence of the effectiveness of structured problem-based learning, in which educators can support students in moving from novice toward expert-level understanding. Grotzer and a team (Nancy Oriol, […]
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At TpT, we’re lucky to have a community of incredibly dedicated educators with a wide range of expertise, knowledge, and experience to share. This month, as part of our Teacher Voices series, we had the chance to speak with Laura, a former school psychologist and TpT Teacher-Author, about her work to make sure teachers and […]
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A long-simmering dispute at New Hampshire’s Saint Anselm College over the governing powers held by members of the institution's founding religious order has boiled over into a court battle. The Benedictine monks of Saint Anselm Abbey are seeking a judicial order blocking the college’s Board of Trustees from amending the institution's bylaws without the consent […]
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This is chapter two of the MindShift Guide to Understanding Dyslexia. You can find the remaining chapters and a complete printable PDF of the entire guide by clicking here. THE CHALLENGE OF DETECTION One of the most challenging aspects of properly addressing the different brains of dyslexic children is recognizing them in the first place. […]
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If you’re in search of secondary math and science resources that will have your students fine tuning their analysis skills, you’ve come to the right place. We’re featuring Number Detective Math Tiles, Error Analysis Task Cards, Math Escape Rooms, and so much more. Get ready to activate your students’ analytical skills with these resources, half […]
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Much of the current media-reported posturing by policy makers and pundits about the failure of U.S. colleges and universities to adequately prepare people for the 21st workplace is either ill informed or misguided, in my opinion. One of the dominant narratives in the media is that we need to produce more workers now who can do whatever is […]
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Engineering is a profession which is mix of art, science and technology. So mainly engineering all about machines, designing, planning, use of engines, construction, tool designing, manufacturing, analyzing and is a much deeper topic. Engineering is very huge topic but some of the best and the most preferred type of engineering degree preferred are mechanical […]
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Space research and space exploration are vital to the future of humankind. The Earth may be resilient — it's still here long after the dinosaurs, and it shows no scars from the Carrington solar storm that fried telegraph lines in 1859. But society on this planet is facing some unprecedented challenges. Our dependence on technological […]
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1. Engagement. When you are engaged in your work, you are present, focused, and productive. However, according to a 2015 Gallup poll, 51 percent of workers reported not being engaged at work, many of which were millennials. One reason you may not be engaging in your work is because you may not feel you are utilizing […]
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Try online networking Get plugged into career networking sites like LinkedIn. You might think this is a step ahead of yourself if you’re still studying, but it actually looks great to employers if you’re already keen to know what’s going on in the job market before you’ve even graduated. Join discussion groups for industries you’re interested […]
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