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A Getting Smart article explores the research behind virtual field trips, aiming to replicate the benefits of traditional field trips like fostering empathy and sparking curiosity. It provides a framework for educators to design engaging virtual experiences that expand access and deepen student learning, offering a practical guide for leaders seeking to enhance educational opportunities.
Students take a photo of their environment, at school, home, or in the community, and ask AI to identify problems within that setting without offering solutions.
Quiet children do not need faster labeling; they need more accurate seeing.
Some students could sound things out, but when asked to explain what the word meant, they would shut down.
In most classrooms, we rely on visible indicators like grades, accuracy, and finished work to tell us whether learning is happening.
At the heart of meaningful mathematics lies the ability to analyze, interpret, and justify reasoning.
Punishment only goes so far. What changes behavior long-term is viewing it through a skill lens, then teaching students the skills they need for real growth. The post The Replacement Skills Approach: Teaching Behavior Instead Of Managing It first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy.
Cognitive Dissonance is the psychological discomfort that occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes at the same time.
This new platform may be the next best thing to having an experienced, trusted colleague on call to help you troubleshoot classroom problems. The post Ellis: Your On-Demand Classroom Companion first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy.
These short, flexible activities take just a few minutes and help students automate the foundational skills they need for the complex work of writing. The post 8 Ways to Squeeze Writing Instruction Into a Few Minutes first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy.
Instead of focusing solely on the answer, in a debate, students focus on thinking and reasoning. Here’s how we do it in math. The post Bringing the Power of Debate to Math Class first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy.
When our students face challenges, some teachers get more rigid, while others become more lenient. What if the answer isn’t either/or? The post The Case for Warm Demanders in Today’s Schools first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy.
Adding freewriting to a unit can build students’ writing confidence and make their writing more authentic, fluent, and complex. The post How Inquiry-Based Freewriting Can Deepen Student Writing first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy.