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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

For example, at many post-secondary institutions, a teaching space is considered to be a Smart Classroom if it merely comes equipped with nothing more than a microphone, computer, video projector. and whiteboard. One drawback to LMS platforms is that they are not uniform in the level of technological support that they provide to users.

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The Courage Required to Lead an Equity Agenda

edWeb.net

Schools must continually invest in training, coaching, and personnel so they can take the equity agenda from words to action. Dr. Amy Sichel is a nationally recognized educational leader and has served as superintendent of the Abington School District in Abington, PA since 2001 and retired after 18 years of service. About the Host.

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Top Tips for Teaching Online From Educators Doing It Now

edWeb.net

Setting the Course for Secondary Students. Data use is another key aspect of teaching secondary students online, as it shows what is working and what needs to be changed. AT&T Aspire invests in education and job training to create a skilled and diverse workforce that powers our country for the future.

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Not enough students have mentors, and we must change that

The Hechinger Report

Primary and secondary schools have prioritized college preparation since the federal No Child Left Behind Act was passed in 2001, when states demanded K-12 schools adhere to rigid academic standards.

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Special Webinar - Live from the Middle East: Classroom Connections Amidst Political Changes

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

iEARN places high priority on building partnerships that include project work and online and face-to-face training. Among E-ERA’s major projects is building an alumni network for ACCESS micro-scholarship graduates, offering leadership training and promoting volunteerism. Dr. Edwin H. Gragert is Executive Director of iEARN-USA.

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8 Ways to Help New Teachers Thrive (and Veteran Teachers Too!)

The CoolCatTeacher

Beginning teachers’ practice is enhanced further when their mentors also receive formal training and are released from some of their own classroom duties to provide one-to-one observation and coaching in the classroom, so they can demonstrate effective methods and help new teachers solve problems of practice.(33) 32) Ingersoll, R.

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Why haven’t new federal rules unleashed more innovation in schools?

The Hechinger Report

The previous federal law, the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, required states to develop and give standardized tests in third to eighth grade. The state will give teachers training both on how to assess students and how to use the assessment results. Oregon’s ESSA plan also personalizes teacher training itself.