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A More Flexible iPad Classroom Through Apple TV
This content is sponsored by the Teaching & Learning with the iPad Conference November 15-16, 2013 in Raleigh, NC, a 2-day conference dedicated exclusively to better learning with the iPad, coordinated and presented by teachers, for teachers. by David Mahaley, Principal at Franklin Academy High School in North Carolina A More Flexible iPad Classroom Through Apple TV Technology has…
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What Induction Coaches Do To Help New Teachers
by Dawn Casey-Rowe, Social Studies Teacher and Learnist Evangelist New teachers face many challenges. They are entering the field at one of the most demanding times ever, and turnover is high. Even the best teacher prep program can’t simulate a real classroom. As a result, many good people find themselves ill equipped to handle the demands…
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Why The Brain Benefits From Reflection In Learning
As sensory input goes into neocortex, it makes memory patterns of the new data and when it sees something similar it can understand.
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27 Habits That Produce 21st Century Teachers
The ability to ‘rethink’ as well as effectively question what you read and see and hear are two of the most powerful ideas in 21st-century teaching.
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20 Fundamentals: What Every Teacher Should Know About Learning
What makes a teacher successful? Having an expertise in reading, writing, math or science is necessary, but the ability to transfer that knowledge into another person is what makes an excellent instructor stand out. What good is it if a teacher has all the facts, but cannot communicate them in a way that others can…
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A Strategy For Promoting Resilience In Children
Mindset matters. Catch, Challenge, and Change is one of many possible strategies for promoting resilience in children and students.
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The 4 Needs Of A Great Teacher
The 4 Needs Of A Great Teacher contributed by Susan Lucille Davis, gettingsmart.com “You always have permission to use whatever tools you need to teach my daughter. Feel free to let her play.” Responding to a standard email request for permission to use a digital tool in my classroom, a parent of one of my…
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11 Steps Of Effective Project-Based Learning In A Blended Classroom
Student-to-Material Interaction: Effective PBL Learning In The Online Or Blended Classroom In part 1 of this 6-part series, Thomas Stanley looked at an overview of blended learning, specifically the critical interactions of a blended learning model. In part 2, he looked specifically at student-to-student interaction, and the reality of synchronous and asynchronous access. In part 3, he looked at…
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10 Pros And Cons Of Looping In Education
There are pros and cons that need to be considered when deciding if looping can enhance learning at your school and if it can be implemented.
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20 Bring-Your-Own-Technology Resources By Category
More schools and employers are permitting and even encouraging students and employees to bring their own technology resources to work.
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4 Factors For BYOD Success In Schools
The four factors for BYOD success in schools include: student preference, teacher training, technical support, and a hybrid approach.
