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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For instance, Wallace, Vodanovich, and Restino (2003) discussed how boredom correlates with attention deficit and memory lapses, signaling a deeper issue than mere disinterest. This approach appeals to different learning styles and keeps students engaged (Mayer, 2003). Furthermore, Pekrun et al. Psychological Reports , 59(2), 395–398.

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

Waterford

Encourage families to attend school events or set up playdates with their students’ friends.[3] 10] Finding ways to encourage positive communication between parents and teachers should be a focus for any back to school event. Make sure to keep parents updated on school events. 3] That way, they’ll feel more confident at school.

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Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources

eSchool News

9/11 shocked the world —The Poptential September 11 bell ringer highlights why 9/11 remains one of the most important events in recent history. It features a video clip of President George W. Bush’s reaction to receiving the news of the attack on the World Trade Center as he reads to school children. and NATO forces’ invasion of Afghanistan.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

When we created the nation’s first graduate program designed to prepare a technology-savvy school administrator at the University of Minnesota (way back in 2003!) , ISTE was one of our most important partners in that work. I’ve had a longtime relationship with ISTE.

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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. By incorporating literature, historical events, and current affairs from various cultures, educators can foster a more inclusive and empathetic classroom environment. link] Martell, C. link] Tye, K.

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A Glimpse Into What's Possible

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: ww.aditif.com In fact, in an effort to celebrate much of this work and continue to build our collective learning capacity, we are hosting Long Island Connected Educators'' Conference on April 5th - an event that has attracted over 160 participants ambitious to connect, share and learn together. New York: Amacon, 2003.

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Powerful Learning is Authentic and Challenging

Digital Promise

In the culminating event, students chose an “untold story” from their community and designed a memorial monument, which was then showcased to the community. You can find inspiration for designing these types of experiences in this story from Charlottesville, VA—a center of political debate in August 2017. doi:10.1177/0743558409336749.

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