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Instructor Spotlight: Meet Catherine Atkinson!

EdTechTeacher

She has taught in a 1:1 classroom since 2008 where her students used MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks to collaboratively and creatively demonstrate their learning. The post Instructor Spotlight: Meet Catherine Atkinson! If she cannot answer your question, she will find someone who can! appeared first on EdTechTeacher.

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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Using self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2008), a study involving 735 workers was conducted to examine autonomy's impact on overall morale. If you really want to boost morale, try eliminating as many after-school meetings as possible. Provide autonomy Micro-managing never ends well. & Fouquereau, E.

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The Problem With Zeros

A Principal's Reflections

Fail to meet a determined deadline (i.e., Don’t read or respond to email and as a result, are unprepared for meetings or don’t get needed information to colleagues when required. Correct me if I am wrong, but in education, teachers and administrators don’t receive zeros if they: Don’t arrive to work on time. O’Connor, K., &

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Not So Typical Personalized Learning Predictions for 2019

Education Elements

It started with scuba diving in 2003, snowboarding in 2008, swimming in 2013, and this year was surfing. While the instruction was 1:1 and technically couldn’t be more personalized for me, I was surprised by how much each instructor met or didn’t meet my needs. So I wanted to break it down for you.

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VHS Learning Earns MSA-CESS Reaccreditation 

eSchool News

A peer review team from Middle States member schools recommended VHS Learning for reaccreditation, and Middle States voted on the recommendation at its biannual meeting in Philadelphia. VHS Learning has been accredited by MSA-CESS since 2008. This reaccreditation reflects VHS Learning’s commitment to supporting its school community.

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Recovering From 2020 Requires Supporting Students, Starting With Their Basic Needs

Edsurge

Our research also shows that students were struggling to meet their basic needs before COVID-19, and our survey completed at the pandemic’s onset showed this only became worse. Despite having been here before, the 2008 recession resulted in little structural change to address these problems.

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How to Transition from Summer Break to the First Days of School

Waterford

2] Send an email or newsletter to families in your classroom within the days leading up to school so that you have at least some connection before you meet them.[3] ” Education Digest, September 2008, 74(1). Online communication can be one of the most effective ways to inform and build relationships with your students’ families.[2]

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