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301: Fine-tuning the conversation about failure with Jessica Lahey

The Thinking Stick

Jess was awarded the Research Society on Alcohol’s Media Award for “outstanding journalistic efforts of writers who cover empirical research on alcohol” […] “for her book The Addiction Inoculation and advocacy for the recovery community.” She co-hosts the #AmWriting podcast from her empty nest in Vermont.

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8 Top Tips and Tons of Resources for Supporting English Learners with Technology

Teacher Reboot Camp

Below are a list of the articles I’ve written in 2018. 9 Advocacy Groups & Events Enhancing ELT. I regularly share free web tools, resources, and tips on ESL Library to help teachers find great resources to use with their learners. A World Cup of Knowledge! 18+ Resources & Activities. Amplify Story Time!

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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. It’s a creative space where students not only can build things, but also create things, such as a new advocacy program on a social issue. “In 5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. jena.passut_7651. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., which has 330 students, is not alone. Content Subtype.

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If we don’t engage online, we cede mindshare to others who will

Dangerously Irrelevant

They are great models for how to use social media in empowered ways for research dissemination, policy advocacy, and educational impact. Increasing the visibility and impact of our work [July 2, 2018]. Visibility and reach: Journal articles v. I would encourage you to see how the following scholars are engaging online.

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How Writing ‘Letters to Strangers’ Helps Students Who Need Mental Health Support

Edsurge

Depending on their interests, Chao says, the student-led chapters might exchange letters based on a theme, focus on education around mental health, or participate in advocacy for mental health resources at their schools. Her talk has been viewed online over 10,000 times. That’s when the organization saw a huge spike in interest.

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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

I’ve been writing this article 30 minutes here and 60 minutes there for several months (WordPress tells me I saved the first bits in March). This article started out with my being bothered by the fact that ‘OER adoption reliably saves students money but does not reliably improve their outcomes.’

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Before assigning homework, ensure that students have a home

The Hechinger Report

But since it wasn’t our house, they could use the bathroom first,” Kimberly, 12, told the child advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund for their The State of America’s Children 2014 report. The article showed that the total number of homeless students was more than the entire population of Albany, the state capital.

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