A weekly collection of education-related news from around the web.

16 Variations On Think-Pair-Share

“Perhaps TPS’s longevity stems from its effectiveness in increasing in-class participation, reinforcing key concepts, aiding in recall of information, developing the communication skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, and giving voice to quieter students who might hesitate to contribute their thoughts in a larger group… But even the most engaging learning strategies […]

“8 Ways To Maximize Work Periods In Class”

“Having students working independently or collaboratively for extended periods of time allows us to see what our students are capable of and allows us to intervene if they’re off track. In the flipped classroom model, productive work periods are at the center—where students work on practicing skills and completing labs, tests, and assignments during scheduled […]

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Every week I send out articles I encounter from around the web. Subject matter ranges from hard knowledge about teaching to research about creativity and cognitive science to stories from other industries that, by analogy, inform what we do as educators. This breadth helps us see our work in new ways.

Readers include teachers, school leaders, university overseers, conference organizers, think tank workers, startup founders, nonprofit leaders, and people who are simply interested in what’s happening in education. They say it helps them keep tabs on what matters most in the conversation surrounding schools, teaching, learning, and more.

Peter Nilsson

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