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Recognizing the Digital Assets You Have at Your Disposal

A Principal's Reflections

However, there is a big difference between talk or desire to innovate and an evidence base that illustrates an actual improvement grounded in better outcomes. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. More on this later.

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Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

It is filled with thoughts on Student Communication Skills including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education. Make assessment of Communication an ongoing effort. Make assessment of Communication an ongoing effort.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. That makes it a definite win for the students. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.

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The Meaning of Words

A Principal's Reflections

Whether it is in person at events and workshops or in social media spaces, I routinely see conversations play out where educators take a certain stance on the meaning of specific words. Does the meaning in someone’s opinion really matter or is it more about the outcome as it pertains to the learning culture of our schools?

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

Studies have definitely shown that students who are involved in extracurricular activities are more successful in a number of ways. For one thing, strong social connections boost immune function. This can take a toll on student health, leading to more missed school and negative academic outcomes. Regardless of the activity.

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9 Ways to Teach Tolerance

Ask a Tech Teacher

Admittedly, in the current social media world, words are today’s doing. While these may raise public awareness, they don’t deliver the tolerance necessary to change the outcome. When a student gets angry over a grade, explain where they fell short or how to improve a grade.

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Do protocols for school safety infringe on disability rights?

The Hechinger Report

18, Richmond received an email from the Jefferson County School District: AJ was suspended while the district evaluated his risk of violence, a formal process known as a behavioral threat assessment. Still, policymakers increasingly see the use of threat assessment teams as a viable way to prevent mass shootings.