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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

5] You can then continue to send messages through text or social media groups, too. Phi Delta Kappan, March 2003, 84(7), pp. Communicating with Parents: Strategies for Teachers. Many of today’s parents prefer digital communication over written notes, so it may be best to send this letter is via email.[5] Stevens, B.A.,

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Your classroom does not have to be Pinterest-worthy: Stay reflective on the WHY & avoid comparison

The Cornerstone for Teachers

3 types of thoughts that run through my mind when I see a really awesome idea on social media. The question that I want to answer today is not, “How can we stop other teachers from creating beautiful learning spaces and sharing them on social media?’ I “should” have thought of it myself. It seems so obvious.

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What Kids Need for Optimal Health and School Engagement

MindShift

Reprinted from “Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids” by Denise Pope, Maureen Brown & Sarah Miles with permission from Wiley. For tweens and teens it can also include some time spent on social media. Copyright © 2015. 2014; Hofferth & Sandberg, 2001).

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Register Now for the Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2017 on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Gross was invited to speak and write about the strategy. PLEASE REGISTER HERE to attend live or to receive the recording links. Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Final Schedule for Tomorrow's "Digital Literacy & Fake News" Mini-Conference - Plus Bonus

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making? Please also join the Library 2.0

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5 things I’m embarrassed to tell you

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I have lots of days when it’s hard for me to get motivated, and I am especially distracted by social media. So, I’m continually experimenting with productivity strategies and mindset tricks that help me stay focused on what matters and use my time in a way that’s meaningful and satisfying.

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Library 2.017: EXPERTISE, COMPETENCIES, AND CAREERS

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2017 on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Gross was invited to speak and write about the strategy. PLEASE REGISTER HERE to attend live or to receive the recording links. Please also join this Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events.