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How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

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In educational settings–especially in physical education, where noise from activity and movement can overwhelm instruction–amplifying a teachers voice by 5 to 15 decibels above ambient noise helps capture students’ attention by minimizing competing sounds and movements. The benefits extend beyond students.

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In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing

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In collaboration with the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED), NCTQ presents a promising set of alternative strategies that promote representation of teachers of color, as well as increase overall teacher diversity within the workforce.

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Educators Need More Than Self-Care. They Need Self-Compassion.

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As a mother, I can say that’s also true for parenting, which is problematic for educators who are also parents because the demands for attention and care are increased. Research suggests that people who regularly practice gratitude report higher self-esteem and satisfaction with life, and the same can be said for educators.

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Underappreciated No More: A Free Edtech Platform Shines as Schools Go Remote

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Online classes for educators offered by CK-12 to explain how to use its resources grew over sixfold. All that attention boosted CK-12 into the top ranks of the most frequently visited U.S. As a result, the CK-12 and educators developed hundreds of thousands of content “chunks.”

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What Does It Take To Successfully Implement Personalized Learning at Scale?

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By creating more flexible, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning empowers students to take ownership of their education, developing the skills they need to thrive both academically and personally. Pay careful attention to processes and systems that will support teachers and students.

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Engaging Students Asynchronously with Interactive Videos

Faculty Focus

two to three keywords, color/contrast change, or a symbol that attracts attention to area of the screen ). It helps concentrate student attention by emphasizing crucial information, therefore targeting certain components of the movie for processing in working memory. Dr. Spencer Willis, Jr.

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Engaging Students Asynchronously with Interactive Videos

Faculty Focus

two to three keywords, color/contrast change, or a symbol that attracts attention to area of the screen ). It helps concentrate student attention by emphasizing crucial information, therefore targeting certain components of the movie for processing in working memory. Dr. Spencer Willis, Jr.