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Teaching is Both Art and Science. How to Work Toward Improving Your Instructional Practice

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There’s always something new I discover to help me better live out my beliefs about teaching. We have talked about grading and assessment , digital literacy , open education , caring for students , cultural competence , how people learn , and productivity. (You can read more about my background and university role here.)

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How teachers address cell phones in class

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Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Because mobile devices are faster, it satisfies student curiosity and builds their passion to be lifelong learners. The French government actually banned cell phone use in French schools for grades kindergarten-9th.

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Could Giving Parents Homework Help Students? Schools Try ‘Family Playlists’

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Kaymbu helps teachers, particularly in early grades, share snapshots of student work and learning with families. She based the program on the belief that learning happens best when supported by a triangle of strong relationships between teachers, students and families. All the work happens via mobile devices.