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How to Teach Bravery

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to Michelle Cottrell-Williams share how to teach bravery Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Michelle Cottrell-Williams – Bio As submitted Michelle Cottrell-Williams @ WakeHistory has taught in the Social Studies Department at Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA since 2006.

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How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education with Michael Cohen

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have seen the power it has to help children be more accepting of people different from themselves. Empatico uses live video, file sharing, a partner classroom at least 300 miles (or 483 kilometers) away, and specially designed activities.

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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have seen the power it has to help children be more accepting of people different from themselves. ” The post How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices – Free Webinar

The CoolCatTeacher

I also know that that I too have a lot to learn, even though I’ve been teaching online since 2006 and have collaborated globally for years. They know how to do distance learning. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa.

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Find out what family engagement is, how to nurture it, and how to create a community built on family-teacher relationships in your school. Family partnerships formed during elementary school years build a strong foundation for future student success and continued engagement.[6] How to Increase Family Engagement.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Limiting the Academic Summer Slide for Urban Elementary School Students. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2006, 28(1), pp. Borman, G.D., and Dowling, N.M. and Davies, B.

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ADHD in the Classroom: How to Teach and Support Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Waterford

That’s why the more you know about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of ADHD, the better you’ll be able to help them. Symptoms of ADHD may vary depending on the child’s age and how much treatment they’ve received. For elementary school teachers, here are a few early signs of ADHD to look for:[14]. Low self-control.

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