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5 strategies to get your students talking

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Those skills start in the classroom. During an ISTELive 25 session , Janeen Pizzo, a teacher educator at SUNY Brockport, and Dr.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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They werent just completing an assignment–they were crafting their voices, practicing communication skills, and taking pride in their ability to share something they loved in a second language. With a camera as their platform, they explored their favorite books and communicated their insights in authentic, impactful ways.

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How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

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Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills. Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills.

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‘Too many apps for that’ in schools

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While district leaders express confidence in the benefits of their selected suite of digital tools, teachers report moderate dissatisfaction due to increased administrative tasks, and parents describe significant frustration with managing multiple applications. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

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Centralized IT governance helps improve learning outcomes

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This reliable phone system is crucial for ensuring that MCSD’s schools, staff, and parents remain seamlessly connected, enhancing communication and safety across the district. By acting as facilitators for educational technology, his team prevents app sprawl and ensures that new tools are truly needed and effective.

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5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning

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This tool is especially powerful for developing creativity and communication skills. The platform supports text, images, video, audio, and hyperlinks–allowing children to produce rich digital stories, portfolios, reports, and more.

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4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork

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Thats why Ive made a point of seeking out the best edtech tools for fostering teamwork and communication among my students. Here are just four edtech tools that can help transform teamwork in the classroom : Padlet: One of my first go-to tools is Padlet–its super easy to use and works great for grades 3-12.

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