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Teaching With Technology in Higher Ed? Start With Relationship-Building.

Edsurge

On the show, individuals read aloud the beliefs and struggles that guide their daily lives. The social and intellectual development that both students and instructors undergo when we discuss and debate ideas is at the center of why we educate. The popular NPR program titled “This I Believe,” espouse this ethos on a weekly basis.

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The Fight to Preserve—and Teach—African-American History

Edsurge

Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. Listen to the story on this week’s EdSurge On Air podcast. You can follow the podcast on the Apple Podcast app , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play Music or wherever you listen.

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How Teacher Language Can Build a More Democratic Classroom

Cult of Pedagogy

” Rather than engaging in a ‘read aloud,’ we engage in “thinking together about a book (or science, math, etc.).” A read aloud is something a teacher does while students listen. Phrases that Cultivate a Democratic Learning Community “Let’s do some thinking together about this book.”

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Teaching Logic and Sequencing through Narrative

Faculty Focus

As a writing teacher, I’ve discovered that counseling writers to sequence details logically does more for their writing, their readers, and their intellectual development than encouraging them to take risks or to make art. Or: What is the first thing I need to make known to the people reading my research? All rights reserved.

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Teaching Logic and Sequencing through Narrative

Faculty Focus

As a writing teacher, I’ve discovered that counseling writers to sequence details logically does more for their writing, their readers, and their intellectual development than encouraging them to take risks or to make art. Or: What is the first thing I need to make known to the people reading my research? All rights reserved.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

2021), emphasizing the establishment of environments conducive to students’ intellectual development. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

2021), emphasizing the establishment of environments conducive to students’ intellectual development. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.