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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

Rather than passively delivering information, class discussions encourage students to process it as well.[9] How to Lead a Class Discussion: Helpful Strategies to Know. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 2003, 47, pp. Importance of Strong Classroom Discussions. Algozzine, B., Faculty Focus.

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What Your School Needs to Know About Trauma-Informed Practices

Waterford

Then, we’ll discuss the importance of implementing trauma-informed practices in all schools. 4] That way, they have a better picture of what their students are dealing with and how to help. How Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools Can Help Students Heal. 5] But what is trauma-informed care? Anxiety or irritability.

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

Waterford

The Internet and online communication can be one of the most effective ways to inform and build relationships with parents.[8] 9] If you don’t yet have parent contact information, make sure to collect it during your back to school night. How Can Teachers Help Families Go Back to School? How to Get Good Grades in Ten Easy Steps.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

During the first month of school, send an introduction letter to parents with class guidelines and information about the upcoming year.[12] For Educators: How to Run a Parent-Teacher Conference. If you’d like to get more involved in school events, let them know how you’d like to help. Phi Delta Kappan, March 2003, 84(7), pp.

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A Stress Free Plan for Closing Out Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

How to have students help without chaos. Want to hear another episode on how to thrive at the end of the school year? Listen to me talk about How to make it to the end of the school year. Information on the 40-hour workweek club. A simple system for getting the work done. Ending the school year with less stress.

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Keyboarding Basics Part 1

Ask a Tech Teacher

Rogers (2003), including: Improvement in language arts. Better attitude toward writing—less frustration looking for keys; more satisfying entering information. 3 How important is teacher knowledge of teaching keyboarding? Efficient usage of computers as writing, editing, and computing tools.