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Using Student Discourse to Increase Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

As my Aspire Change EDU consultant team and I visit classrooms on a routine basis, we strive to lead administrators, coaches, and teachers in reflecting on their practice using questioning techniques. The majority of these often revolve around engagement, and it is quickly realized that when students are compliant, it is because the adult is doing all the work or talking.

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Microsoft Bing for Education: Empowering Educators in the Digital Age

TeacherCast

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing learning experiences. Microsoft Bing for Education stands out as a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way educators teach and students learn. This blog post will explore the features and benefits of Bing for Education, highlighting how it can boost productivity in The post Microsoft Bing for Education: Empowering Educators in the Digital Age appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Designing Questions That Support Scaffolding

MiddleWeb

Effective questions build in opportunities to scaffold student learning. Teaching coach Barbara R. Blackburn suggests creating questions that encourage multiple answers, include hints and context, allow students to help each other, and provide a clear indicator of success. The post Designing Questions That Support Scaffolding first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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OPINION: The time has come to reimagine college textbooks for the modern digital era

The Hechinger Report

It breaks my heart when the costs of college-level textbooks are labeled as “junk fees.” Or, when people complain that today’s textbooks are “ overstuffed, chopped-up monstrosities ” that are boring and do little to advance student learning. Yet all this angst over textbooks misses these crucial facts: Textbooks provide a carefully curated body of knowledge.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Teaching assistants bridging the gap between school and home for improved attendance

Twinkl International Publishing

Report highlights how teaching assistants unlock attendance and pupil potential.

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Google for EDU Product Training Series

ignitionEDU

I was honored to be invited to help present during two of the H2 2024 Product Training Series webinars offered by Google for Education. Check them out at the links below: Unlock your Google Classroom: Interactivity and Differentiation with Classroom Updates – Link to event page – Recorded October 15, 2024. “Discover how the latest Google Classroom updates can transform your teaching with enhanced interactivity and tailored learning experiences.

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Wondering what life will be like at college? This tool can help

The Hechinger Report

Where a student chooses to go to college will affect their life in countless ways. A lot goes into these decisions. One major consideration: Students often want to know what their life would be like at a given school. To help answer this big question, The Hechinger Report developed a tool that tracks various factors that could contribute to whether a student feels welcome on a college campus.

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5 ways to make school life more sustainable for teachers and pupils

Twinkl International Publishing

How can teachers promote a more sustainable lifestyle?

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Top Mountain Activities for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Find out all about International Mountain Day in our blog, where you'll discover what International Mountain Day is, why mountains are important, and when International Mountain Day is celebrated. Explore a super range of fun mountain activities for kids and learn fascinating facts about mountains.

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Virtual Field Trips for Native American Heritage Month: Engaging Online Adventures and Activities

Twinkl International Publishing

November is Native American Heritage Month, an important time for students to learn about the history, culture, and contributions of Native American communities. Virtual field trips are a fun, interactive way to introduce these stories and experiences. With just a click, students can explore ancient cliff dwellings, tour museums, and even hear from Native storytellers.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.