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How teaching in an online school inspired (and saved) our teaching careers
What's it like to teach at an online school compared with a traditional school? Two teachers from Ohio and Oregon offer insight.
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How a Title I school drove significant reading growth with high-impact virtual tutoring
High-dosage, 1-to-1 virtual tutoring with the same tutors, strong assessments and willingness to adapt helped our students' scores soar.
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Helping students cope with exam stress
The year of 2022 saw the greatest number of searches for “exam stress” in the last 20 years, according to a Google analysis by KIS Academics.
Education
Transforming sustainability lessons through tech
Why tapping into classroom tech like augmented and virtual reality helps teach sustainability topics year-round.
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6 keys to effective video coaching in a Title I district
A director of teaching and learning shares insights on effective video coaching that have helped teachers learn from their lessons.
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Kick-start the year by offloading administrivia to a chatbot
Here's how one leader frees up his time by letting a chatbot do the lion's share of his more mundane tasks.
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Meaningful professional development: A tool for conquering teacher burnout
High-quality professional development programs and supportive administrators can ease teachers' burnout and enhance their skills.
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5 ways instructional coaches can leverage AI
AI seems scary at first, but teachers and instructional coaches who leverage AI responsibly will find it an enormous time-saver
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Adapt to succeed: Why teachers must embrace change to prepare students for the future
Growing through intimidation and fear leads to new experiences -- for teachers and students.
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12 free themed resources from Smithsonian’s Teaching Toolkit
12 back-to-school resources from the Smithsonian and 12 conversations to bring into your classroom
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It’s not easy being a STEM competition judge
Middle- and high-school students focus on local problems with global ripples as they compete in STEM competition.
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How to create a schoolwide culture of math achievement
A researched-based program and quick, positive results make teacher buy-in easier for a new math curriculum
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Juggling learning and fun with center-based play
Play-based programs are wonderful, but they must be balanced with activities that reinforce the concepts students are learning.
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4 ways to humanize your school-home communications
Video messages, social media and personalization via a school-home communications system have helped make stronger connections.
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How we improve instruction with video for coaching
Making video recording optional earned us buy-in, and using videos only for coaching has made it popular among administrators and teachers.
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5 educator and student edtech trends to watch
A look at the future of education and what 5 major edttrends students and educators should be prepared for.
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Blending subjects: How I build historical context into science curriculum
Blending subjects helps students understand how they fit together and increases their interest in what may have been a non-favorite subject.
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How instructional audio can help re-engage students
Students farther than 6 feet from a teacher may have trouble hearing . Those in the back of the classroom can miss 30% of what's being said.
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How AI and VR will enhance language learning beyond 2023
AI chatbots, ML algorithms and VR exchange programs are educational tools set to make language learning easier.
Education
Global ideas that show the power of an education servant leader
Involved individuals who practice education servant leadership often are the enthusiasts behind initiatives that benefit students.
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5 ways to design more inclusive learning experiences for students
Using Universal Design for Learning when developing courses helps ensure inclusive learning for students in college as well as K-12.
Education
Checklist: 4 tips for selecting comfortable edtech tools
School leaders should select comfortable edtech so the technology offers the most benefit for developing learners.
Education
Consolidate communications for schools, district to increase family engagement
Our district cut through the clutter of different apps and paper messages to consolidate communications and ensure we are reaching families.
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Deepen student learning with virtual field trips: Tips from the field
Virtual field trips can make teachers' lessons more engaging by putting students in a different country or environment or even on a planet.
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5 ways online arts education access supports all students
Fom instruction to tools to field trips, online arts education access is an equalizer that can make a lifetime of difference for students.
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3 ways to enhance your district’s cybersecurity approach
Some of the most important cybersecurity features are the easiest to employ in your district's cybersecurity approach.
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Co-design: How educators can invite students to participate in their learning
Collaborating on lessons with students -- a process called co-design -- gives students greater interest and ownership in their learning.
Education
Implement an online tutoring program with 5 best practices
Increase student achievement by implementing an online tutoring program. Outline your priorities and make sure you're thoroughly prepared.
Edtech
Getting my first-graders to see themselves in STEM
Digital libraries and videos can bring fun projects and well-rounded information. This is vital, as students need to see themselves in STEM.
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Problem-based learning leads STEM students to help community
Baltimore STEM students used problem-based learning to solve a community problem and win a national prize.
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How to implement a new literacy program in middle school
An Arkansas school district's literacy specialist explains five elements of kicking off a new literacy program in grades six and above.
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Video for professional development accelerates teacher growth, student learning
Formal or informal recording processes can help teachers see themselves in action and collaborate on video for professional development.
Education
Education cybersecurity: How leaders should address rapid rise of ransomware
Ransomware for K-12 schools and colleges isn't a matter of if, but when. Cybersecurity expert Allen Jenkins explains the repercussions and solutions.
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3 ways to engage elementary students in space education
Interactive, hands-on learning helps draw elementary-school students into space education, explains STEM specialist Nicollette LeTellier.
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Robotics and values can be part of the same lessons
A STEAM education expert explains how coding can help us teach students generosity, perseverance and collaboration.
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Digital productivity solutions in higher ed offer student, staff relief
Never-ending, confusing paperwork generated in higher education can be tamed with digital productivity solutions.
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Strategies to help K-2 students progress from special ed to general ed
Combine technology, individualized instruction and small-group teaching on students' path from special ed students to general ed classes.
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How using a digital house system strengthened the school-home connection
Our school's digital house system to manage student groups has been a fun and informative way to keep in touch with families.
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How teachers can infuse classes with joyful learning
Sharing your own enthusiasm and encouraging students to fail and try again can bring joyful learning to STEM classes.
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Leveraging latest research for education technology tools teachers need
Don't toss untested edtech into the classroom. It's better if all stakeholders partner to create research-based education technology tools.
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Staying the course: Lessons learned from digital learning
Active, engaging digital learning opportunities put students in control of their own learning. Quality, not quantity, makes a difference.
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How a special ed learning platform helps students with dyslexia
Technology that keeps assignments. homework and student progress in one place and gives instant feedback has helped students with dyslexia.