Writing Comparative Essays: Making Connections to Illuminate Ideas
Notice how this student focuses. Instead of starting with a broad thesis like “We can see many parallels between the themes of ‘The Odyssey’ and our world today,” he looks only at how the Greek concept of xenia echoes today — and does so by examining just one article about Uganda. Below are the first…
AI – The Eight Guides – Information You need to know...
I’ll admit it. I have watched the AI industry, and with daily changes and ongoings, recognized that it is nearly impossible for someone overseeing L&D, Training, or whatever department to send out this information to their employees, customers/clients, students and members. Within this information, one can see there are serious repeativeness that impacts day to…
Spring is in the Air Free Printable
Spring is almost here! Only a few more weeks and we can say goodbye to winter until next year and say hello to fresh blooms, butterflies, and many more beautiful signs of spring. Welcome spring to your home or office with this pretty free printable. For Personal Use Only.
What’s Going On in This Graph? | Global Record Temperatures
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, teachers from our collaborator, the American Statistical Association, will facilitate this discussion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern time.5. By Friday morning, Sept. 15, we will reveal below more information about the graph, including a free link to the article that includes this graph, shout-outs for student headlines, additional questions,…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Understanding AI: Myths, Hallucinations, and Realities
I wrote this article on LinkedIn, and heard from a lot of people who said I should repost it on my blog, for those folks who either do not follow, nor are aware of some of the stuff I post on my thread. The article focuses on what you may have heard – which sadly…
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Who are our Learners? Part 1: What we did and why
A research-based insight into FutureLearners. Part 1: What we did and why. By Tracey Walker, User Experience Researcher at FutureLearn After 4 years, thousands of courses, and millions of learners, it seemed a good time to investigate who our learners really are and get to know them better. At the beginning, we assumed that…
Have You Witnessed Bad Behavior in Youth Sports?
Is bad behavior at youth sporting events a problem at your school or in your community? The article you’re about to read claims that, for years, “rowdy parents, coaches and players have created a toxic environment” in youth sports, particularly for referees. To what degree, if at all, do you agree with that statement?In “Bad…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
The Hottest Summer Trends of 2022 by Zodiac Sign
The Top Fashion Trends for Spring-Summer 2022Ps. Store for this stylish Greek attire to use this crucial summertime 2022 style pattern easily. Yes, this key summer 2022 style pattern is restoring the gladiator sandals and the one side shoulder gowns, although I believe you may choose something brand brand-new a halterneck dress. A halterneck for…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Dessert Pile
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.What is this image saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the…
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Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Still Separate, Still Unequal: Teaching about School Segregation and Educational Inequality
For Further Exploration Research your own school district. Then write an essay, create an oral presentation or make an annotated map on segregation and educational inequity in your community, using data from the Miseducation database. _________ Activity #2: Explore a case study: schools in Charlottesville, Va. Railroad tracks divide Charlottesville into three predominantly white elementary…
Word of the Day: boon
boon ˈbün noun and adjectivenoun: a desirable stateadjective: very close and convivial_________The word boon has appeared in 281 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 22 in “What Are the Best Houseplants to Get You Through Winter?” by Margaret Roach:Two days a week, the team is joined by Mr. Rosenbaum’s…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…