How Can Teachers Control Cell Phones In Their Class?
Instead of taking away cell phones in class, use this tech to your advantage. Set up a competition that requires them to use the internet.
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What College Never Taught Me About Teaching
College never taught me that being flexible can be my greatest victory in teaching. When something isn’t working, I can try a new direction!
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The Benefits Of Creating A Website For Your Classroom
Every educator will agree that communication is key, and a website for your classroom is an excellent way to do so.
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Instead Of A Book Report, My Students ‘Wrote’ A Video
My students were overjoyed when I shared this new tool that enabled them to work more interactively with their book reports.
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ACT: 1 In 10 African Americans ‘Strongly College Ready’
While 49% of white students achieved “college ready” status, only 11%of African American students earned that same level.
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UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right
UN: Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right by Terry Heick For educators (incredibly) still on the face about this whole ‘internet’ thing, there’s some (somewhat recent) news that you might find interesting. On June 27 2016, the United Nations made a series of statements that collectively describe internet access as a basic human right. You…
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Lesson: Using Infographics To Teach The Life Cycle Of An Insect
One of the best places to start with infographics for the very young is in science. There are so many causes, effects, and cycles!
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12 Essential Apps For The iPad Pro
Here are the best apps for iPad Pro that demonstrate what’s possible when you combine modern hardware specs, a usable size, and a stylus.
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Dyslexic Thinkers Aren’t Disabled Thinkers
Image or picture thinking is the innate process dyslexic thinkers use. Our educational system is just beginning to understand how to best respond.
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50 Classroom Procedures Students Need To Know
From how digital assignments are turned in to what students should do if they’re confused, here are 50 common classroom procedures.
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Simple Tips For Teachers Communicating With Parents
Build relationships with parents at the beginning of the school year. This helps develop trust and opens the lines of communication.
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8 Ways Principals Can Show Leadership At The Beginning Of The School Year
Is My School Ready? Strategies For Principals That Lead contributed by Jen Schwanke, Principal for Dublin City Schools For a principal, the a new school year brings anticipation, excitement—and—let’s admit it—an underlying feeling of trepidation. I always look forward to this time of year, but with it comes the telltale butterflies in the stomach each…
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Let Your Students Help You Use Technology In New Ways
Digital tools are versatile and serve many purposes. It just takes creativity, curiosity, and a little bit of a risk in trying something new.
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4 Strategies For Implementing Learning Stations In Your Classroom
One idea is each academic group comes to the teacher in groups of four to six students for direct instruction.
