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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). They were given all the tools needed to get started, but where it went was up to them. Learn more about makerspaces HERE.

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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020).

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Using Blog Tools Since 2006

Learning With Lucie

I would have to say that my experience started in the late 90's when were first learned how to publish on the web using HTML and FTP, but in 2006 when I discovered blogging tool I quickly knew that a new digital portfolio platform had been born. We (my students and I) loved exploring new tools. Fast forward over 10 years.

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Empowerment Through Choice

A Principal's Reflections

The underlying idea in this approach is that choice gives employees a sense of personal control, which can enhance their intrinsic motivation towards their work, resulting in higher morale, creativity and innovation, better performance, more significant organizational commitment, and lower turnover (Chua and Iyengar, 2006). Chua, Roy Y.J.,

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Focus On Your Noble Calling, Teacher. You Matter!

The CoolCatTeacher

Have thy tools ready: God will find thee work.” Published: February 27, 2006. .” Thomas Carlyle “As you go about your work today, remember that you could be someone else's hero. ” Charles Kingsley Keep the faith! St Mary's Church and churchyard, Warwick by Robin Stott is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0

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Empatico: A Breakthrough Way to Promote Empathy (And It’s Free)

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have created more than 30 global collaborative projects in that time, co-winning the ISTE Online learning award with that first project in 2006. If you teach children in the 7- to 11-year-old range, Empatico is a free tool that you should check out now.

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What Are Hyflex Classes? The Evolution of Higher Education

Neo LMS

This asynchronous part is what makes a hyflex class effective as a learning tool. In fact, hyflex classes were originally developed in 2006. He shared the concept in 2006 and laid out four principles for every hyflex class. Asynchronous learners are dependent on the recording of your lecture along with any supporting materials.

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