It is always fascinating to read about the topics that research focused on in the previous year. The following ten topics are discussed in the article below and deemed the most impactful of 2022.

1. There's no conflict between relationships and rigor

2. Highlighting isn't very effective until teachers step in

3. A landmark study strikes a resounding note for inclusion

4. Sketch notes and concept maps work - even better than you might think

5. Brain breaks are misunderstood (and underutilized)

6. On classroom design, an argument for caution - and common sense

7. The power of play-based learning for young children

8. A better way to learn your ABCs

9. Why learners push the pause button

10. An authoritative study of two high-impact learning strategies

Scratch is a highly engaging, open-ended, and interactive program that teaches the principles of computer programming in a student-friendly interface. It was created through a collaboration between elementary educators and MIT computer science scholars. Their goal was to create a programming platform that students would enjoy and learn from. Early elementary students can create animated stories and older grades can create video games.

Students arrange color-coded commands in one area and can see the result immediately in another. The best thing about Scratch is that students can post and share their creations with others. After admiring another student's production, a student can study how it was made and/or borrow and adapt coding ideas. Another great thing about Scratch is that it is absolutely free!!

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