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Teaching from Home and Still Making a Difference: Meet Katharine from 51Talk

EdNews Daily

I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language since 2003, so over 14 years. When she is not looking after her three children, she thrives on challenging herself and has just completed a Diploma in Legal Studies from Robert Gordon University in Scotland. Katharine, can you please tell us a little bit about your background?

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How to Make Classes More Active, and Why It Matters

Edsurge

Davidson’s book also argues that colleges in particular have a responsibility to update teaching techniques to meet the changing demographics of students and the changing needs of the workforce. A classic example: Back in 2003 she led a groundbreaking experiment at Duke University to use iPods in education.

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Passionate About Second Language Acquisition: Meet Inkeri, English Teacher at 51Talk

EdNews Daily

In 2003-2004, I taught a first grade English immersion classroom for the City of Espoo’s Jalavapuisto elementary school. After completing my studies, the district provided me an additional role as one of the few English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers in our district.

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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.

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Students parents suffer as more campus child care centers close

The Hechinger Report

Between 2003 and 2015, the number of campus child care centers declined precipitously, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. In 2015, 44 percent of community colleges offered on-campus childcare, compared to 53 percent in 2003. Shayna La Scala attends a meeting on her college campus with her two children.

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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. Global awareness extends beyond cultural studies; it encompasses teaching about global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and social justice. British Journal of Educational Studies , 53 (1), 66–89.

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

A meet up for engineering enthusiasts or movie buffs. Studies have definitely shown that students who are involved in extracurricular activities are more successful in a number of ways. A 2003 analysis of 15 cases of school shooters found all but two suffered from social rejection. Regardless of the activity.

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