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Learning-strategies
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“AHA!” Moments
A flash of inspiration can be productive and motivating, provided we take advantage of it. Here are five pointers to help kids appreciate the spark—and then fan the flames of creative thought and meaningful learning.
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Should We All Take Note When Silicon Valley Parents Opt Out of Schools with Tech?
A hidden danger in too much technology in a classroom.
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Futurist Kevin Kelly Reveals the Superskill of the Future
After reading The Inevitable twice and recommending it to everyone I know, I set up a call to talk with Kevin Kelly about his thoughts on learning. He said the superskill of the future is . . . (read on!)
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What Is the Connection Between Prior Knowledge and Learning?
What kids do and learn is dependent upon what they already know. What exactly does this mean for parents who want to encourage children’s learning and creativity?
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Why Games Might Be The Next Big Thing In Education
Games and education - the case for informal learning.
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Ten Ways to Engage Students Using Graphics and Color
Graphic recording and visual note taking are new ways to interact with content. As a teacher or a student you don't need to be an artist to benefit from these strategies. Try them--they're fun!
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Are You an Autodidact? Or Do You Need Other People To Learn?
Most people are not autodidacts. In order to learn effectively, they need guidance provided by teachers. They need support provided by peers. And they need structure provided by institutions.
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11 Tips for Self-Education in the Internet Age
If we are not actively curious, knowledge-seeking inquirers—we cannot hope to attain significant insight or understanding in any area of study. Here are 11 ideas for an efficient and holistic approach to self-education.
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Beyond Learning Styles
"Learning styles—the notion that each student has a particular mode by which he or she learns best (...) is enormously popular. It’s also been thoroughly debunked."
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Smart Learning Strategies
"What’s the key to effective learning? (...) It’s not just what you know. It’s what you know about what you know."
