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NexGen News

NexGen News: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published

NexGen News gives kids fortnightly news updates with learning follow-ups for teachers.

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social media

I Tested Social Media Civility Around A Hot Topic And The Results Will Surprise You

By Michael Gaskell published

Can online social media platforms foster meaningful exchanges, not toxic destructiveness?

ThinkCERCA

ThinkCERCA: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published

ThinkCERCA helps students work on literacy skills with lots of digital tools to develop skills.

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ai-resistant assessments

4 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Assessments

By Steve Baule, Erin Carter published

As AI continues to evolve, instructors must modify their approach by designing meaningful, rigorous assessments.

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People Hate To Think, Says Research. What Does That Mean For Teachers

By Erik Ofgang published

Exerting mental effort isn't pleasant for most people, according to new research.

AI chatbots

Teaching Writing With AI Without Replacing Thinking: 4 Tips

By Erik Ofgang published

AI has a lot of potential for writing students, but we can’t let it replace the thinking parts of writing, says writing professor Steve Graham

fact-checking sites

Best Free Fact-Checking Sites for Students and Teachers

By Diana Restifo last updated

Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more

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nurturing innovation

4 Ways to Nurture Innovation in the Classroom

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published

Nurturing innovation in the classroom can build engagement and skills that students will use well beyond the classroom

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HOTS for Teachers: Best Free Resources For Higher-Order Thinking Skills

By Diana Restifo published

Teach higher-order thinking skills with these top free resources.

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project-based learning

How Project-Based Learning Can Increase Student Engagement

By Ray Bendici published

Project-based learning can foster student input, create hands-on opportunities, and lead to more unique learning experiences

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