Introduction Although student agency is a topic that is frequently discussed in education, it is also one that is sometimes misinterpreted. Teachers frequently assert that they are providing students with agency by letting them choose what they want to do. Giving students choices is only one aspect of actual student agency, though. Agency involves encouraging students’ […]
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Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the way we learn, work, and create. Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days. “ChatGPT has gained over 1 million registered users in just 5 days, it became the fastest-growing tech platform ever.” (Harris, 2022). Putting things into perspective, Instagram took over two months to reach a million users
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Introduction Assessment can be challenging, particularly when it seems you’re never quite sure when it’s going to come around. By using an assessment roadmap, students are able to engage in goal setting. Knowing what they are expected to achieve by a certain date provides students with a sense of control that they may not otherwise
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Introduction There are many inspirational quotes on Pinterest, Facebook, and everywhere else. However, do they motivate us to achieve our goals and inspire us to generate new ideas? The answer is yes! I enjoy reading notes from James Clear’s 3-2-1 newsletter. In his newsletter, he shares 3 short ideas, 2 quotes from others, and 1
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Introduction The first weeks of school can be the most stressful time of the year. Teachers are trying to figure out their schedules and classrooms, and students are trying to make new friends. One of the best ways to start the new school year to help teachers and students get to know each other better
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Introduction We are approaching the end of the school year. It’s time to think about creative and fun activities for students at the end of the year. The inconsistency of in-person and online instruction has made teachers and students more exhausted than ever. Due to Covid, many planned activities have been cancelled, which has frustrated
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