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Thinking Outside the Music Box: Using Digital Tools to Teach Music and More

Edsurge

This year, students were assigned states and asked to write an eight-measure melody corresponding to their assigned states. Many of the second and third-graders I work with are very comfortable with touch screens and technology, and it’s natural for them to view and complete assignments in this format.

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Transforming Adult Students into Scholars

Edsurge

They write brief papers and give short oral reports, building skills and stamina they eventually will need to complete and present a capstone research project, their final assignment before they graduate. She took questions on how not to feel lost in the dark The professor explains the next assignment for the course. It was positive.

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Taking Grades (Stress) Out of Learning 

Faculty Focus

This fear intensified in high school, where frequent tests ranked students publicly. To accompany this teaching philosophy, I adopt ungrading 2 in all my courses. Feedback-Only: No Points I do not attach points to any assignments. Ask for questions to ensure every student understands how to complete the assignment.

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Teachable Moments: Connecting With Students In — and Out — of the Classroom

Edsurge

It’s often said that teaching and learning doesn’t always take place in the classroom—some of the most important lessons are learned on the playground, in the street, on the job or somewhere else. The same is true for educators, whose teaching philosophies are often shaped by moments that happened when they weren't in front of the classroom.

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