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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Classrooms, the breeding grounds for future thinkers and innovators, can sometimes become arenas of boredom and disengagement. Recognizing the gravity of this challenge, educators have sought effective strategies to combat classroom boredom. 2004; Deci, 1992; Renninger et al., It caters to the digital natives in the classroom.

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All Hands On Deck Approach to Connecting with Families

A Principal's Reflections

Another pressing challenge is engagement both in and out of the classroom. PTOs and alumni groups are also excellent pathways to get information out. Since each group has unique relationships with families, I leveraged them to distribute emails, paper flyers, and social media posts. Epstein, J.L., & & Sheldon, S.B.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Writing for Districtadministration.com , Morris notes that successful family engagement begins by centering on families and their needs, just like teachers center children in their classrooms. Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom. Family Volunteering Have a field trip coming up?

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KidWind and Toyota Join Forces to Bring Renewable Energy Education to West Virginia

eSchool News

“We are thrilled to work with Toyota and Clearway Energy Group to help bring more awareness about renewable energy to students and future wind energy employees in West Virginia,” said Michael Arquin, founder of KidWind. This effort will support educators as they learn to incorporate renewable energy activities in their classrooms.”

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How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage

eSchool News

I was part of the first group hired to work after the tragedy, and so I had a front row seat into how they went about boosting a work force needed to prevent another attack on U.S. I am not a native speaker and I had not been in a classroom for a few years. A month later I was flown there to have my language skills tested.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom. Using Technology in the Classroom to Teach Digital Natives. Integrating technology into the classroom is a necessity.[1] 7 smart ways to use technology in classrooms.” Technology in the classroom: steps toward a new vision.” How to Integrate Technology.”