TeachThought
JUNE 5, 2024
Questioning in the Classroom: An Updated Guide by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense. If the ultimate goal of education is to teach students to think, then focusing on how we can help students ask better questions themselves might make sense, no?
ED Surge
JUNE 6, 2024
Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall. Educators at both schools and colleges were already struggling to keep up with ChatGPT and other AI tools during this academic year, but a fresh round of announcements last month by major AI companies may require even greater a
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The Hechinger Report
JUNE 5, 2024
Niki Elliot skipped the fifth grade. She was so smart that she could have skipped another, she said, but her mother didn’t want her in class with older boys. And so she was always bored in school. She had a “near photographic” memory and didn’t need to study, she said, so she never learned how to. She remembers finishing her assignments in five minutes and spending the next 30 waiting for her classmates to catch up.
Geography Education
JUNE 6, 2024
I never thought that I would be so emotionally invested in people dancing to Germans rapping tongue-twisters, but that is the modern era of cultural production and the amazing impacts of cultural diffusion. Barbara’s Rhubarb Bar–it sounds silly, and it is, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. In fact, the deeper you go, the more delightfully complex this cultural phenomenon becomes.
TeachThought
JUNE 6, 2024
by Terry Heick Having gone on for decades now, discussions around the idea of ed reform are a bit tired. They seem pointless. Exhausting. A waste of time and creative bandwidth. Bottom-up change is exhausting and top-down change is exhausting for entirely different reasons. Rather than state or federal policy, make schools and communities accountable to one another.
ED Surge
JUNE 5, 2024
As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, conceptual understanding often involves understanding the “why” of a mathematical concept ; it’s the reasoning behind the math rather than the how or the steps it takes to get to an answer.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 3, 2024
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, and Arizona State University found that human feedback was generally a bit better than AI feedback, but AI was surprisingly good. Credit: Getty Images This week I challenged my editor to face off against a machine. Barbara Kantrowitz gamely accepted, under one condition: “You have to file early.
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APSA Educate
JUNE 7, 2024
Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 The Teacher-Scholar By Elizabeth A. Bennion ( ebennion@iusb.edu ) In this edition of The Teacher-Scholar , I want to draw people’s attention to a range of voter education and engagement workshops designed to … The post Preparing Students for the 2024 Election: Voter Education & Engagement Workshops for College Teachers appeared first on APSA.
ED Surge
JUNE 4, 2024
Should AI chatbots be used as tutors? That question has been in the air since ChatGPT was released in late 2022, and since then many developers have experimented with using the latest generative AI technology as a tutor. But not everyone thinks this is a good idea, since the tech is prone to “hallucinations,” where chatbots make up facts, and there’s the bigger issue of whether any machine can fill in for a human in something as deeply personal as one-on-one tutoring.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 3, 2024
In a controversial move, Tennessee recently passed a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons into classrooms. While intended to enhance school safety, this policy introduces serious risks. The current education system continues to struggle with a troubling disconnect: 84 percent of Tennessee’s teachers and 62 percent of its students are white.
Teaching American History
JUNE 4, 2024
Assault landing, one of the first waves at Omaha. The Coast Guard caption identifies the unit as Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Photo courtesy of Center of Military History Thursday June 6, 2024 is the 80 th anniversary of D-Day, the day Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the “great and noble undertaking” of liberating Europe.
APSA Educate
JUNE 7, 2024
Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 Reflections By Matthew Stein ( Matthew.Stein@csn.edu ), Alexandra Macias ( alexandra.cole@csun.edu ), and Jennifer De Maio ( jennifer.demaio@csun.edu ) On the same day we presented our research at the 2023 American Political Science … The post A Critical Review of the APSA Presidential Task Force on Rethinking Political Science Education appeared first on APSA.
ED Surge
JUNE 4, 2024
Young people are struggling with mental health, and for many, the challenges have worsened over the last decade. About one in three high schoolers report persistent feelings of hopelessness and an alarming number say they’ve had thoughts of suicide. Blame it on the pandemic, or climate change. Blame it on hyperpartisan politics, or the ubiquity of social media and smartphones.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 6, 2024
Heather Martin was a 17-year-old senior at Columbine High School when a school shooting took the lives of 12 classmates and one teacher. More than two decades later, in 2021, she was an English teacher at Aurora Central High School in Colorado when six of the school’s students were shot at a park across the street from the campus. Martin was one of several experts and survivors of school shootings who spoke about recovering from gun violence during a recent webinar hosted by the Department of E
Digital Promise
JUNE 7, 2024
The post How We’re Building Collective Ownership to Create a Shared Vision for Early STEM Innovations appeared first on Digital Promise.
Perspectives in Anthropology
JUNE 2, 2024
Written by Jehron Muhammad After slavery, African descendants were forced into sharecropping.
Catlin Tucker
JUNE 4, 2024
In this second installment of our “Would You Rather?” series , we will delve into strategies for facilitating meaning-making in the classroom. Once students have had an opportunity to acquire information, how can we support them in transforming that information into deep, personal understanding? How can we ensure that every student, regardless of their background or individual learning preferences, has the opportunity to connect with the material in a meaningful way?
Heinemann Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
How can we rely on our human capacity to love, to engage in teaching for social justice even in the presence of fear?
Education Week - Social Studies
JUNE 5, 2024
South Carolina state education officials did not add AP African American Studies nor AP Precalculus to the 2024-25 roster of courses.
Anthropology News
JUNE 6, 2024
Issued: June 6, 2024 Pitches due: rolling until September 1 First drafts due: 3 weeks after pitch decision Submit Pitch Here As the 2024 American Anthropological Association (AAA) annual meeting approaches, Anthropology News invites submissions that delve into the dynamic realm of anthropological praxis. We are seeking stories that bring to life the processes by which anthropological theories, skills, methods, and solutions are enacted, embodied, and put into practice across diverse contexts.
Anthropology.net
JUNE 7, 2024
The New Timeline of Horse Domestication Recent research 1 has upended previous assumptions about the domestication of horses, revealing that humans first domesticated these animals around 2200 B.C., a full millennium later than traditionally believed. This finding emerges from a comprehensive study of ancient horse DNA, which sheds new light on the timeline and motivations behind horse domestication.
Edthena
JUNE 6, 2024
The Big Ideas in Education podcast recently welcomed Dr. Andi Morency, the Executive Director and Principal of the Honors Academy of Literature charter school in Reno, Nevada. They discuss the school’s AI-driven professional development model, which leverages Edthena’s AI Coach and Video Coaching platforms to enhance teacher growth and student outcomes.
APSA Educate
JUNE 7, 2024
Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 Reflections By Niva Golan-Nadir ( niva.golan@post.runi.ac.il ) During troublesome events, academia must adjust itself to new realities to be able to follow through the academic year, despite the challenges it faces. Yet, change … The post Teaching During Wartime: Institutional Adjustments with a Flexible Classroom Teaching Approach appeared first on APSA.
Living Geography
JUNE 6, 2024
The latest running of the Cambridge and District GA's GeogMeet is now ready, and you can join in and hear some excellent presentations from students as in previous years. This is a model which could hopefully be adopted by other branches and local networks, giving 'A' level students agency. Our sixth @The_GA @CambGA GeogMeet here in Cambridge is now live.
Studies Weekly
JUNE 3, 2024
3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is Calling Mar. 22, 2021 • By Studies Weekly As the school year comes to a close, students are eager to leave classwork behind and spend more time with friends. Because of the desire for the freedom of summer break, many administrators see increased behavioral incidents with students in the final months of the school year.
Edthena
JUNE 6, 2024
In the news The Digital Learning Today podcast recently welcomed founder and CEO of Edthena, Adam Geller to discuss how AI can be used for self-evaluation by staff members in the classroom. They discuss: The emergence of AI in education How AI can support teacher professional learning How the AI Coach platform works/supports teachers and coaches Should AI Coach replace in-person coaching?
Political Science Now
JUNE 7, 2024
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Samantha Chapa , covers the new article by Aditya Dasgupta and Elena Ramirez, “Explaining Rural Conservatism: Political Consequences of Technological Change in the Great Plains. “ In 1940, a group of sociologists visited Haskell County, Kansas, to learn about farmers and came across a community deeply affected by t
APSA Educate
JUNE 7, 2024
Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 Member Announcements Lauren Bell, Allison Rank, and Carah Ong Whaley will publish an edited volume in July 2024, Civic Pedagogies: Teaching Civic Engagement in an era of Divisive Politics with Palgrave Macmillan. Several … The post Announcements (Summer/Fall 2024) appeared first on APSA.
Living Geography
JUNE 7, 2024
One for units on migration. Gaia Vince's Opinion piece in The Guardian makes essential reading. I presume it will be in tomorrow's print edition. Leaders should finally tell us the truth about migration: it’s here for good [link] — Gaia Vince (@WanderingGaia) June 7, 2024 The opening paragraph is a useful summary for students of any age on human nature and the artifice of the border.
Studies Weekly
JUNE 6, 2024
10 Summer Tips to Prepare a Great Classroom Jun. 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Creating a great classroom involves thoughtful planning and preparation to ensure the space is welcoming, engaging, and conducive to learning. Here are some steps you can take during this summer to set up the perfect classroom: 1. First and Foremost: Self Care Rest and Recharge You just finished a marathon school year.
Political Science Now
JUNE 7, 2024
Marzia Hussaini is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University where she studies American politics and research methods. She is particularly interested in political psychology and identity politics and her current research focuses on the psychological factors influencing political engagement. Marzia received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, both summa cum laude, from the University of the District
APSA Educate
JUNE 7, 2024
Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 As another spring semester comes to close, I want to reflect on our accomplishments and our future as a section. Work on updating the mission statement for the section is ongoing. I am … The post Message from the Section President (Summer/Fall 2024) appeared first on APSA.
Life and Landscapes
JUNE 6, 2024
WHEN RADIO RULED When I came of age, television had invaded our lives. Ed Sullivan showed us the Beatles, and the nightly news showed us the daily body counts of the dead in Vietnam. Civil Rights, and the Women’s Movement. Revolution in our culture. Rebellion in our generation. But change had had preceded us. In music, as it often does.
Living Geography
JUNE 4, 2024
I am honoured to have been asked to give the Cath White Memorial Lecture for the GA Tyne and Wear Branch, which is based at Northumbria University or a local school at Tynemouth for most of its lectures - a place that Cath invited me to speak at several times when I was a little more mobile and active speaking at GA Branches. Cath was involved with the University and active in so many ways and spheres.
Political Science Now
JUNE 3, 2024
Join the American Political Science Association for our second webinar in a series exploring the 2024 U.S. election. The 2024 U.S. election presents an opportunity to better understand American democracy. How should we interpret the U.S. 2024 election? What are the key factors driving the national campaigns? What is at stake in this election? Event: Engaging the 2024 U.S.
APSA Educate
JUNE 7, 2024
Political Science Educator: volume 28, issue 1 Reflections By Paige Tan ( etan3@radford.edu ), Heather Keith ( hkeith1@radford.edu ), and Tay Keong Tan ( ttan2@radford.edu ) In response to a book group on Paul Hanstedt’s Creating Wicked Students (2018) , … The post Reflections on Developing Wicked Problem Solvers appeared first on APSA.
Life and Landscapes
JUNE 5, 2024
Frankfortians! I am coming to town with all 33 of my book titles to sell at the Capital Expo Festival in Frankfort, Kentucky this Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th, 2024. Come Downtown to 2nd Street between Shelby and Capital Avenue, say hi and take a look! I am booth 7A! www.vanstockum.
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