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Who You Gonna Call? A Harvard Lecturer's Quest for Equitable Class Participation

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Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. So in 2014, the senior lecturer in public policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government decided to test that assumption. The difference may be more pronounced in science classes.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. By aligning instructional strategies with how the brain naturally learns, educators can create environments where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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3 Ways to Use Video Conferencing with Students Learning Remotely

Catlin Tucker

They make it possible for teachers to maintain a human connection with their students and guide their learning from a distance. Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 3 Conferencing with Students. 3 Conferencing with Students.

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Remote Learning Begs the Question: Must Lectures Be So Long?

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Insights that derive from dialog between K-12, higher education, and online-learning providers could well shape instructional practices for the better as students return to school, whether in a classroom or over Zoom. What’s the Use of Lectures? Let’s start with one of education’s most hallowed traditions: the lecture.

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Increase Engagement in Video Conferencing Sessions with Mentimeter

Catlin Tucker

Last night I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for students in the credential program at UC Riverside. As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture. I decided to use Mentimeter to encourage audience participation throughout my presentation.

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Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD

eSchool News

Key points: When students are engaged, they come to school How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection i I’m a first-year teacher. That said, there is hope in the battle against student absenteeism–and it lies with the teachers. It’s a major factor in chronic absenteeism among students. Tragically, it’s the kids.

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Here’s Why Your Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities

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Here’s Why Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Most parents ignore this, but playtime activities significantly contribute to a child’s overall development. That said, below are a few reasons your child should actively participate in extracurricular activities: 1. For instance, very few schools offer piano lessons.