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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Economist had a supplement on education last month. It reported that multiple studies have that the traditional methods of teaching (i.e., textbooks, workbooks, hand writing not typing, direct instruction, no screens in the classroom, and regular hand written homework) are more effective for all regular students - possibly excepting only the special needs students. [/quote]

One specific type of activity I have found is very effective is used by quill.org. The program gives students two or three sentences and asks them to combine the sentences using transition words. The program gives immediate, individual feedback to the student. It almost replicates having a human tutor. I can teach grammar, and reinforce paying attention to mechanics like capitalization and punctuation, to many students at once using this program, because of the individualized, immediate feedback.

It IS possible to use "screens" for effective instruction IMO.

Here's an example of what I mean:

[quote]Patrick Henry opposed new British taxes.
He gave a speech.
The speech was powerful.
The speech was to inspire the colonists.

Directions:
Combine the sentences into one sentence.[/quote]

https://www.quill.org/connect?_gl=1*10yyae8*_gcl_au*MTc0NDgzOTY2OC4xNzIyNzE1MjMy*_ga*MTIzNDc2MDg3OS4xNzIyNzE1MjMy*_ga_C0FB3VEGYR*MTcyMjcxNTIzMS4xLjEuMTcyMjcxNTI4My44LjAuMA..#/play/lesson/-KnoWhUWhtxvet4_bi4r[/quote]

This is… so basic. Do you really need an app?[/quote]Can you grade 30 students' work in real time, allowing for multiple attempts so they can learn how to do it correctly by trial and error with hints?[/quote]

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