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I spoke with The Madwoman in the Classroom about the reasoning behind her choice to ban AI-use in her HS English classes this year. "My job is to help kids develop foundational skills. Using AI at this point in time is not a foundational skill." Read more edutopia edutopia.org/article/bannin…

🕷️A surprise visitor 🚨 An unplanned fire drill 🧑‍💻 Your computer crashes mid-presentation When the unexpected happens, reach for an academic sponge activity that can help soak up class time & keep learning on track. Here's 28 to try: For edutopia: bit.ly/3LPOg0s

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To prevent fidgets from becoming a distraction, set clear expectations about their use as a tool versus as a toy. Youki Terada edutopia Do Fidgets Help Students Focus? edutopia.org/article/do-fid…

Paradigm shifts usually end up overcorrecting, and this article does a great job adding nuance to the science of reading debate.

We tend to think of "brain breaks" as downtime, but a 2021 study says they're "just as important as practice in learning a new skill.” 🧠 🧵 1/11

A single ping from a student's phone can break their concentration. Most students are getting hundreds. A recent study of 11- to 17-year-olds revealed that on a typical day, half received 230+ notifications from their phone—about a quarter of them arrived during school. 🧵1/7

Thanks for pointing that out! Had no idea, I'll check out the book. Here's the original article I wrote, for anyone interested: edutopia.org/article/welcom…

Agree 100%. It may seem binary from the teacher's perspective, but it's not from the student's.

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I struggled w/ math as a kid. Each F on a quiz was evidence that reaffirmed I simply wasn't a "math person." Showing students how much they're growing can help break students out of this performance loop & inject a measure of perspective. For edutopia: bit.ly/3BHJGiY

The benefits of scaffolding are clear: Advanced learners will have more durable memories, while struggling students receive the support they need. 🏗️ Here are 6 science-backed ways to scaffold student learning, from Edutopia’s Youki Terada: edut.to/406S45F

Calling all K-12 math teachers 🚨 Without sacrificing rigor, how do you make learning math more joyful for students? What does finding the right balance look like, especially at the middle and high school level? Would love to hear what works for you in your classroom! 💡✨

What will you find inside our *new* resource collection? 40+ must-read stories covering the latest insights in the learning sciences. 🔬💫 edut.to/40pYbCd

While students might grow up surrounded by technology, they’re not innate digital learners, tech coach Debbie Tannenbaum (Debbie Tannenbaum #impact 🔜 #ISTE25 +#ASCD25) told me. That’s an important distinction. My latest for edutopia: edutopia.org/article/digita…

"In the last decade, studies have cast doubt on many of the reputed benefits of grades, including how they affect student motivation and how accurately they reflect learning." edutopia Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently edutopia.org/article/why-te…

Classroom management shouldn’t be an afterthought, says Farmer Faubs 🤠+🌈. Solid routines and clear expectations can help steer any tech-integrated lesson in the right direction. My latest for edutopia, with help from educators like Megan Ryder and more: edutopia.org/article/classr…

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It’s here: our yearly review of must-read research. 📊 From the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI, here are the studies to know about: edut.to/3ZKoi6s

How AI is reshaping learning? What strategies make the biggest difference for students? edutopia's 2024 research roundup is packed with actionable insights for educators. edutopia.org/article/the-10…