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This Former Athlete Shoots for 100% in His Classroom and His Company: An Interview with Otus' Chris Hull

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He teaches 7th grade social studies in Highland Park, Illinois. What motivates you, both as a teacher and an entrepreneur? That really motivates me to continue. Failure also motivates me. When I say we risk failure, I mean we’re trying our absolute best. Chris Hull is a busy guy. He also helps run.

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Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline

eSchool News

Key points: When it comes to K-12 innovation, change isn’t a consideration–it’s an imperative Students know best when it comes to transforming education Schools must embrace these 4 innovative focus areas to avoid failure For more news on K-12 transformation, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Across the U.S., The takeaway?

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Taking Grades (Stress) Out of Learning 

Faculty Focus

But this came with a constant fear: the fear of failure, of disappointing my parents, and of falling short of expectations. I studied relentlessly under immense pressure, and my hard work paid off when I was accepted to my desired university. Williams is Professor of Social Studies Education at the University of South Dakota (USD).

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6 Tech Best Practices for New Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

No matter the class, that teacher–be s/he history, literacy, social studies, math, reading, writing, or tech–reminds students of the right way to keyboard. A lot of learning is accomplished by failure. Try, fail, try again. Make this a strategy in the classroom. Should Tech Teachers be in the Classroom or the Lab.

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What Video Games Like Doom Teach Us About Learning, According to GBL Guru James Paul Gee

Edsurge

Gaming actually celebrates failure rather than punishing it. Fifty percent of all the social studies teachers in the country use it. Gaming actually celebrates failure rather than punishing it. This paradigm could lead to deeper learning, creativity, more equity and more chances for poor kids to get 21st century skills.

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Not Just for Math: A Tiered System of Learning Supports for Any Subject

Cult of Pedagogy

By using “multiple means of engagement,” students who are not typically very engaged or motivated dial into the lesson. I was a pretty good student but was not prepared for the test and had an immense fear of failure. Students who regularly do poorly on tests do not want to feel that failure. Of course, I denied it.

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