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Self-Regulation in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

One of the best and most gratifying aspects of my job is getting into classrooms and providing feedback to leaders, who, in turn, help their teachers grow. Here is what she provided: In a self-paced classroom, it's essential to help students manage their time. Most of my blog ideas materialize during these times of bliss.

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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. In this article, we’ll go over why classroom discussions are important and introduce a few techniques to help you supercharge discussions with your students. Importance of Strong Classroom Discussions. Socratic Circles.

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How to Make Classes More Active, and Why It Matters

Edsurge

And she says the stakes for improving classroom teaching are higher than many people realize. The latest book she co-authored—“The New College Classroom”—is a surprisingly lively read for a how-to book on teaching. You're learning how to take it. You're learning that you're invisible. Active learning wins.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. And guess what?

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How to Transition from Summer Break to the First Days of School

Waterford

Creating a positive classroom experience for your students can shape the rest of their academic year. So, how do you make the most of the first days of school? Try to organize your classroom —and your lesson plans— in advance. How to sign up for classroom or field trip volunteering opportunities.

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A Stress Free Plan for Closing Out Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Today Angela Watson @angela_watson teaches us a stress-free plan for closing out your classroom. In today’s show, Angela Watson talks about the best way to close down your classroom at the end of the school year: Why taking things down too soon can cause behavior problems. How to have students help without chaos.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

The earlier you bring parents into the classroom, the more comfortable they’ll feel coming to you with questions. For Educators: How to Run a Parent-Teacher Conference. Classroom behavior feedback [17]. If you’d like to get more involved in school events, let them know how you’d like to help. Areas for improvement.