Plus, AI Tool Demo: Differentiating Class Materials With Diffit
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November 27, 2024

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Promoting Active Engagement in Middle School 

A teacher shares her strategies for creating a culture and routines that foster students’ sense of involvement in the classroom.

AI Tool Demo: Differentiating Class Materials With Diffit video icon

Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares how teachers are turning to Diffit to automatically adapt texts to different reading levels.

Using Sentence Stems to Power Up Your Literacy Lessons 

Elementary teachers can use sentence stems to promote phonemic awareness, knowledge of vocabulary, and reading fluency and comprehension.

How to Set Up Collaborative Learning to Boost Intrinsic Motivation 

Instead of having students compete for external rewards, fostering cooperation boosts intrinsic motivation and ensures that all voices are heard.

To Choose the Right SEL Program, Ask the Right Questions 

CASEL has a free tool that can help school leaders sift through the many social and emotional learning programs to select a good fit for their school.

9 Ways to Support Diverse Learning Needs in Physical Education 

Teachers can adapt activities to make PE inclusive for all students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Building Problem-Solving Habits With Desmos and Fermi Problems 

These strategies for developing secondary students’ math skills, including estimation, can benefit them in class and the real world.

An Instructional Approach That Boosts Student Confidence in Math 

By combining direct instruction and an inquiry-based approach, teachers can improve accessibility and create more ‘aha!’ moments.

Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching and Trauma-Informed Practices 

Using these techniques together helps teachers support all students and foster a sense of belonging.

Promoting Playful Learning With Technology 

Mitchel Resnick—creator of Scratch and OctoStudio—shares how teachers can maximize students’ use of tech for creative purposes.

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