Metacognition Mistakes / Privacy Proposal / Feynman On Knowing

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Tapping into the Metacognition of Mistakes – Getting kids to identify and classify the types of mistakes they make gives them the tools they need to drive their own learning. @borywrites @edutopia

A Breakthrough Online Privacy Proposal Hits Congress. While some states have made data privacy gains, the US has so far been unable to implement protections at a federal level. A new bipartisan proposal called APRA could break the impasse. @kellymakena @WIRED

Richard Feynman On Knowing Versus Understanding – Feynman was renowned for his ability to explain complex concepts with clarity and humor. His innovative teaching methods, characterized by wit and a deep understanding of fundamental principles, inspire educators globally. @TeachThought

Social Media/Artificial Intelligence

Meta Announces Updates for Messenger, Including Group Albums and HD Photos. Meta’s announced some new updates for Messenger, including shared albums, so you can collaborate with group chat members on visual collections, the return of QR codes to connect (once again), and HD photos in-stream. @adhutchinson @socialmedia2day

Learning

Here’s What The Great North American Eclipse Looked Like. We had clouds in upstate New York, but I epxreienced almost three minutes ot darkness. @dschroer

Leadership/Parenting

Six tips to help educators support young readers – Instead of focusing on memorization, educators need to provide strong foundational skills that students can use to understand how to sound out words. @tiffany_peltier @eschoolnews