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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Actively look for opportunities to provide feedback through diverse means such as phone calls, paper notes, technology, and face-to-face conversations. Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. & Ryan, R. Newstrom, J.W.

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What Great Teachers and Great Salespeople Have in Common

EdNews Daily

Our interest in revisiting this topic was prompted by two events. The first (which was really the second chronologically) was re-reading the words of a professor quoted in What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain (2004). We hope that, like most good analogies, the aptness of the comparison ultimately enlightens.

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The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship

eSchool News

After the power event, we were instructed to ensure the entire facility could stay powered up for an extended period. We initially worked with facilities to solve the problem, and in 2004, the Caterpillar generator was installed. I’m proud that the trust relationship between Technology, Maintenance, and Fixed Assets was already strong.

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom. Taking families along to special events or having them volunteer in the classroom for a few hours a week can help them develop a positive perspective on teachers and their child’s class, as well as encourage and improve communication.

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Encourage Ongoing Dialogue Make conversations about race an ongoing practice rather than a one-time event. Example: Have regular classroom meetings to discuss current events related to race, diversity, and inclusion. Practical Steps: Use current events or media examples to facilitate critical discussions. link] Lightfoot, J.

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Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits

eSchool News

While this technology is just starting to be installed in the U.S. Since 2004, KidWind has held more than 800 training events for more than 50,000 teachers all over the world. Offshore wind energy will be an important part of New Jersey’s decarbonization strategy,” said Michael Arquin, founder of KidWind.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

2004; Deci, 1992; Renninger et al., Use Technology Incorporating technology, such as educational apps , interactive whiteboards , or online quizzes , can enhance learning and engagement. Incorporate Role-Playing Role-playing allows students to immerse themselves in a topic by acting out scenarios or historical events.

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