Technology in Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Grades

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What are 'strategies' in teaching?

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Specific actions, techniques, or approaches used to achieve a particular goal in teaching.

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What is the focus of teaching strategies?

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Practical, short-term methods to address immediate classroom challenges or objectives.

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Give an example of a teaching strategy.

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Using educational games to make learning fun.

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What are 'methodologies' in teaching?

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The overarching framework or philosophy that guides the teaching process.

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What is the focus of teaching methodologies?

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Broader, long-term approaches based on pedagogical theories and principles.

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Give an example of a teaching methodology.

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Adopting inquiry-based learning as the guiding principle for lesson planning.

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What is gamification in teaching?

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Incorporating game elements like points, badges, and leaderboards into lessons to enhance student engagement.

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What is a flipped classroom?

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Students learn content at home through pre-recorded videos and spend classroom time on interactive activities.

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What is blended learning?

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Combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning.

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What is project-based learning (PBL)?

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Focuses on students working on real-world projects over an extended period.