Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. Are there strategies you use to create a classroom culture where taking risks and failing forward are encouraged and celebrated?

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture. For learning online to be effective, students must communicate, collaborate, and develop knowledge together.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Even though the number of international students and employees within US organizations is increasing (Rivas, Burke, and Hale, 2019), intercultural differences, language barriers, and a desire to avoid conflict and/or offensive language continue to be common communication struggles for both American and international individuals (Rivas et al.,

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture? Hence, when I saw that the facilitators of the GBL webinar were appropriating Indigenous culture, I had to speak up.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Celebratory events : Plan fun and engaging activities such as field days, talent shows, or cultural festivals that celebrate the diversity and creativity of the student body. Clear communication helps to reduce confusion and stress.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? A new adventure begins for you.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2022

By increasing support and creating safe spaces to openly discuss common experiences of stress, schools can establish a culture that normalizes addressing mental health, which can reduce stigma. Reducing Systemic Barriers to Getting Mental Healthcare Receiving mental healthcare in this country is no easy feat.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Encouraging Communication. One of the common points of concern for many teachers is the lack of meaningful communication with administrators. In turn, the communicative distance can have a negative impact on their experiences of stress, depression, and anxiety in the workplace. This isn’t just on a practical working basis.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

Another thing is that because there's this visual element as well as storytelling through the words and dialogue, I feel it's such a beautiful way to share the emotional context—the cultural context—and to also be playful with the ways that these ideas are communicated. A culture shift?

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

Before jumping into the competitive aspects of esports and gaming, we spent three weeks discussing the importance of positive mental health and the negative effects associated with some online gaming cultures. I began my esports program with a focus on social-emotional well-being using resources from NASEF to structure initial lessons.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

But how can school leaders integrate online PD into their culture quickly and effectively? Communicate what is available Do not fall into the trap of purchasing a PD program and not creating awareness within your school. Connect with Teq to make online PD part of your school’s culture.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. We really need to make everyone’s culture part of the conversation.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Our public schools are uniquely positioned to solve three major equity gaps in youth mental health: financial barriers, cultural barriers, and geographical access to care amid a shortage of mental health professionals. Declining mental health is the national health crisis of this generation and our schools must act.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Additionally, communication with parents is vital. Families can play a large role in their child’s success by being proactive through informative communication. Discussing executive functioning skills can also help them to reintegrate and adjust with a greater sense of ease. It comes down to self-care and healthy habits.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Communication. Communication. Communication is king. And so I think it goes back to communication. And yeah, really just that idea of communication. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions about what’s next in Ed Tech. Antoinette Banks Oh yeah. See you next time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

18, 2021 — The role of effective communication has never been more critical, but districts and schools are facing a gamut of challenges in engaging all parents and guardians — especially the hardest-to-reach families. Overcoming communications barriers to reaching that last 10% of families can feel daunting,” said Vaid.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 14, 2024

Communication between parents and teachers is essential for a child’s academic success. Here we’ll discuss why parent-teacher relationships are so important as well as a few effective strategies that can enhance parent-teacher communication and help to build a strong, supportive relationship.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

All of the desks in my room faced forward, and I controlled all communication. Your job as a classroom teacher should be to create a culture in which teamwork is front and center in everything that you do. Students should have the freedom to discuss ideas and learn from one another and their collective mistakes.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Be open and curious about students’ cultures, and engage them with experiences that are familiar. Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking. Use small groups to discuss and solve problems. It gives MLs time to process and reflect on new information, and contribute to class discussions.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Communicate your expectations and allow students to partake in setting the norms. Once some ground rules are established, offer explicit instructions and discuss them with students. Related : 5 ways tech helps create calmer learning environments 4 tips to build a strong classroom culture this year

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai. Interpersonal The interpersonal domain includes the collaborative and communication skills students need to work effectively with others and engage in shared tasks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As November 8 th approached, I made sure to leave extra class time to allow my communications students to discuss the upcoming presidential election, hoping to align their discussions with topics on my syllabus. Next page: Facilitating online resource aggregation for post-election discussions).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Here are three ways I build a culture of respect in my classroom. At the start of each session, I provide several rules for students about how we will discuss upcoming topics. It’s no secret that this generation’s students are comfortable with communicating via social media. Set guidelines.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Online archives such as the Library of Congress’s Digital Collections and the National Archives offer students the opportunity to explore primary sources firsthand, gaining insights into historical events and cultural phenomena that would otherwise be inaccessible.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Underlying the 5 steps below are 2 “secrets,” which will come as no surprise to today’s educators.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

Amanda Keller, who has been social media and public relations director at Weston for the past 4 years discussed the district’s challenges of its students across 12 years of compulsory education. Thanks to Amanda, Weston has multiple digital communication channels: there’s a school website , social media channels, and a school app.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression. Discussions on social media encompass a range of topics, from teaching styles and content comprehension to spaces for students to express themselves and share course insights.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Establish a positive hybrid learning culture and a strong learning community. A strong community is at the heart of every good classroom. While we can’t hug and high-five our students through a screen, a hybrid classroom can still foster a warm community of connected learners. Students should have consistency.

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