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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

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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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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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Best Mind Map Software of 2019

By TL Editors Last updated

Software can aid in brainstorming, but not every mind map software will fit the bill for educators.

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Curriculum Associates Updates i-Ready Learning and Assessment Platform

By TL Editors Published

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Informable: Quick Quizzes Help Kids Think Critically About Online Content

By TL Editors Published

Informable is a media literacy app from the nonprofit News Literacy Project that challenges users to think critically about online content.

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Free App Teaches Geometry, Spatial Reasoning, and Problem Solving Using AR

By TL Editors Published

Cyberchase Shape Quest is a free app focused on shapes and starring characters from PBS Kids' show Cyberchase.

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Socratic by Google Lets Students Demonstrate Thought Process

By TL Editors Last updated

Socratic by Google promotes metacognition by encouraging students to think about how they can solve a problem or answer a question, rather than give up in frustration

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Share the (True) News with BBC iReporter

By TL Editors Published

BBC iReporter is a browser-based, choose-your-own-adventure game where you experience your first day on the job on the news agency's social media team.

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