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Keyboarding Basics Part 1

Ask a Tech Teacher

Many studies have documented the benefits of proper typing technique (McKay, 1998; Owston, 1997; Bartholome, 1996; Bieman, 1996; Hoot, 1986). An overview of research says elementary and middle schoolage students are cognitively, emotionally, and physically capable of learning and excelling at keyboarding skills. Zeitz, 2008.

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How to Prepare for the SAT

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It has the most practice tests of any program currently available as well as offering its study guides and practice tests in both in print and online. How much time and money you spend depends on what resources you select and can vary from free to a substantial fee. To date, there are over 500 free study resources that cover SAT prep.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

9,16] If educators are unaware how to teach and support multicultural students, they will fail to reach a significant portion of their school. Yet, there is hope: over 96% of elementary school teachers view culturally responsive teaching as important when working with diverse students.[7] Hosea Plays On by Kathleen M.

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50 Ways to Teach Using Music in Your Classroom

Waterford

Then, discover kid-friendly books and activities about music that are perfect for elementary classrooms. How Music Affects Brain Development and Social-Emotional Learning. One study found that children who participated in musical activities had higher overall academic grades than those who did not.[2].

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Educators as Purveyors of Hope

User Generated Education

I have since become a teacher educator (with some teaching of elementary gifted students at a few Title 1 schools thrown in). 2002) have higher overall grade point averages. 2002), self-esteem (Snyder et al., 2002), self-esteem (Snyder et al., Hopeful high school students (Gallup, 2009b; Snyder et al., 1991; Snyder et al.,

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1st Grade digital PBL: Does it work?

Neo LMS

In my previous blog on the subject , we explored some of the better online resources for the elementary school teacher hoping to blend their elementary school classroom. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. Why is digital PBL so rare in foundational and elementary phases? Why is that, indeed? In 2013 Leslie M.

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The in-school push to fight misinformation from the outside world

The Hechinger Report

As misleading news reports, misinformation and false data spread throughout the world, students of all ages need better instruction on how to assess media and data. The middle school exercise was almost not included in the study because researchers thought it was too easy, said Sam Wineburg, Stanford professor and lead author of the report.