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Generative Textbooks

Iterating Toward Openness

My son tells me this exercise was incredibly helpful and he plans to do it several more times before having a “real” interview. Then do the same with every colorful little box containing an example, case study, etc. After I have answered all the questions, give me feedback on my answers. Then ask me ten technical questions.

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Teaching Tools and Techniques

eSchool News

Here, students engage with instructional content, such as pre-recorded lectures or readings, at home, freeing up class time for interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Textbooks offer comprehensive coverage of subjects, accompanied by exercises, examples, and supplementary materials to reinforce learning objectives.

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How to Build a High-Functioning Remote Team for Your Edtech Company

Edsurge

Once we were ready to hire the candidate, we contacted references and used online services like Accufax for criminal background checks. Phone interviews are also a good way to develop case studies and success stories, preferably with photos of students and teachers using your product. We did semi-annual ones.)

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This app is designed to reduce job burnout—and it’s free for educators

eSchool News

An app that focuses on wellbeing exercises to reduce stress is being offered free. In its promotional materials, the company references a Gallup State of America’s Schools report that found nearly half of all K-12 teachers reported daily stress.

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Integrating Wikipedia in Your Courses: Tips and Tricks

ProfHacker

Wikipedia is the seventh most-popular website on the Internet and is the web’s most popular and largest reference resource. Complete the Wikipedia Training For Educators exercise, a walk-through demo that is immensely helpful for beginners. There are many pedagogical reasons for this; integrating Wikipedia editing into your courses.

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Inside one school’s efforts to bridge the divide between white teachers and students of color

The Hechinger Report

But for now, it’s focused on training existing educators to become more “culturally responsive,” representing diverse cultures and frames of reference in their teaching. Others questioned the purpose of the exercise, according to school principal John Demby, who said he wishes he’d done a better job of explaining the “why” ahead of time.

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