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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Please provide some ideas for offering my grade students choices in how they demonstrate their understanding of. How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ?

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At Google’s Atlanta Offices, Georgia Educators Strive to Design a Culture of Innovation

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The work we are doing with Google is about trying to help people find a culture of innovation. The visit to Google, then, was one of her strategies for cultivating an innovative culture in the state. The work we are doing with Google is about trying to help people find a culture of innovation.”. Erin O'Briant.

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Lightspeed Unveils Mobile PA, Extending Instructional Audio Beyond the Classroom

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Knowing that my students can hear me, my directions and the safety information I’m giving to them is really important,” said Amanda Carkner, a physical education teacher in Beaverton, Oregon. The ease of use allows teachers to focus on what really matters, their students, rather than the technology. To learn more, visit [link].

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Geography and Culture Connect: After studying a foreign country, ask students to find similarities between their own community and the one they studied. Physical Education and Movement Connect: After introducing a new sport or game, ask students if it reminds them of any other games they have played before.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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By partnering with HBCUs, the hope is that the curriculum will be more culturally responsive to the needs of students in the rural South. Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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However, the struggle will be to expand innovation in core subjects and beyond, including integrating technology into ancillary K-12 areas such as CTE, music, physical education, health, and the arts. We must create an environment where every educator can thrive. John Wheeler, CEO, Vernier Software & Technology.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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