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A Single Set Of National Standards Is Just Creepy

Terrell HeickOct 31, 20144 min read

Our fascination with uniformity has something to do with our constant need to “scale” everything across billions and billions of people.

definition of alliteration

Blackalicious Offers A Dizzying Definition Of Alliteration

TeachThought StaffOct 30, 20141 min read

Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of a sequence of words: Sally and her seashells, Peter and his peppers.

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Teachers, Keep Your Eye On The Prize

TeachThought StaffOct 28, 20143 min read

I was moved to share Bryan Stevenson’s “We Need To Talk About An Injustice,” because of its authenticity, utility, and value for teachers.

The Best Study Apps For The Plugged-In Student

20 Of The Best Study Apps For The Plugged-In Student

TeachThought StaffOct 27, 20142 min read

The included list highlights some of the best study apps out there, from stalwarts like Evernote and Any.Do to others like CamScanner & Zite.

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Chasing The Definition Of An Academic Argument

Grant WigginsOct 26, 20147 min read

Although many people think that an academic argument is a one-sided attempt at persuasion, it’s really more like a scientific paper.

An Example Of A Socratic Discussion With A Student

An Example Of A Socratic Discussion With A Student

Terrell HeickOct 24, 20144 min read

Here is a simple question that, asked with the right tone, can provide a lifeline to any student in any context.What do you think?

The Difference Between Technology Use And Technology Integration

The Difference Between Technology Use And Technology Integration

TeachThought StaffOct 23, 20142 min read

Is technology peripheral to the learning activity or essential to its success? Does it deliver information or help students create meaning?

The ABCs Of Sticky Teaching

The ABCs Of Sticky Teaching

TeachThought StaffOct 20, 20142 min read

What is ‘sticky teaching’? It’s an obvious and relatively simple but interesting idea: teaching that causes learning to stick.

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