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‘Press Play’ Isn’t a Teaching Strategy: Why Educators Need New Methods for Video

Edsurge

My first foray into using video in my teaching involved a TV cart wheeled into my classroom, replete with a connected VHS player—and no remote. the Extra-Terrestrial, or a school-wide showing of a “ Stranger Danger ” PSA? What closing activities might help students reflect or apply their knowledge to an authentic project or practice?

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

Ask a Tech Teacher

You’ve been teaching for five years and love what you’re doing. Most of the teachers at your school have been there years — even decades — and you have no doubt that, too, will be you. The only good news: Your boss told you already, giving you time to job hunt for the new school year. Devices you can use.

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How to hire technology leaders, not followers

eSchool News

Hiring in today’s tech-driven schools requires a careful resculpting. In the past, schools were reasonably homogenous in their approach to teaching. Graph 1: A typical school population before technology is added to enhance learning and teaching. Are you asking candidates the right questions?

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Singapore Math offers new summer webinar series for educators

eSchool News

These Back-2-School with Math professional development math webinars give teachers confidence and inspiration as they learn math strategies on planning a successful school year for students, and parent involvement using Mathematical Practice Standards. Back-2-School with Math webinars support any math curriculum or classroom style.

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Math publisher introduces online PD series

eSchool News

These Back-2-School with Math professional development math webinars give teachers confidence and inspiration as they learn math strategies on planning a successful school year for students, and parent involvement using Mathematical Practice Standards. Back-2-School with Math webinars support any math curriculum or classroom style.

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Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

eSchool News

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Darren Zink, along with Megan Holloway (3 years) and Paige Kanaly (5 years), share a group of 90 students and help them connect what they’re learning in the classroom with the real world. said Amir Law, EdD, District Director, Mesa Public Schools, ElevateEdAZ.

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Taking Grades (Stress) Out of Learning 

Faculty Focus

This fear intensified in high school, where frequent tests ranked students publicly. He compared knowledge to an adventurous exploration, best enjoyed with an open and curious mind. To accompany this teaching philosophy, I adopt ungrading 2 in all my courses. 1 That moment of reading was transformative.

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