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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. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. Under that model, students were forced to sit in seats for a long time listening to the teacher or writing exercises.

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Pursuing Educational Equity in Selma: Part 2

edWeb.net

According to Courtney Washington, Community Engagement Specialist at Selma City Public Schools, the exercises helped develop empathy among teachers and staff so that they could offer stronger support to students and families. Support and understanding from all stakeholders, including families, local businesses, elected officials, etc.,

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Why Making and the Arts Need Each Other to Survive and Thrive in Schools

Edsurge

Sound effects, construction of scenery, rigging of curtains, building of sets, all offer opportunities to solve problems in a collaborative manner, and reflecting on the outcomes of developing those elements once a show is over can provide some incredible learning. What about the visual arts like photography and graphic design ?

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Some parts of teaching are BETTER with remote learning. Here’s how to leverage that.

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I asked teachers on my Facebook page recently to share some of the positive outcomes they’ve seen with teaching remotely in crisis. Some folks are having the opposite experience, and even those who prefer the face-to-face experience are still experiencing some positive outcomes. That’s something to consider for sure.

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What Kids Need for Optimal Health and School Engagement

MindShift

For tweens and teens it can also include some time spent on social media. Watching TV for three hours each day may be detrimental to kids, but spending unstructured time playing with friends or family is associated with positive outcomes (Barnes, Hoffman,Welte, Farrell, & Dintcheff, 2007; Larson, 2001).

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4 ways to stop procrastinating and get things done

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Get clear on your vision and outcome. The first step in overcoming procrastination is to identify a goal or outcome for your work that you care deeply about. If you have the right priorities and projects on there, the outcome will be something you care about and really want to make happen. Checking social media!

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How Empowering Girls to Confront Conflict and Buck Perfection Helps Their Well-Being

MindShift

For girls, many of the most powerful influences come from the media, but young girls could find relief among the real people in their lives. Social media has changed the game, requiring educators and parents to also change strategies to help girls navigate complicated waters. With her eighth-graders, comparison is a big problem.