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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

Because of the lack of strong national guidance and support, some schools used their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to adopt a curriculum that purports to be the “science of reading.” No curriculum, however, is the science of reading, and I believe schools and districts are beginning to understand this.

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. The visual is based on guidelines sourced from Facebook help center. Our students live in a world saturated with all kinds of news.

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7 ways to engage students in remote learning

eSchool News

In a virtual environment, educators are continually competing with diversions that aren’t present in the classroom, such as social media, television, and video games. Virtual visitors can also help students maintain focus on post-secondary goals. Outside of the hub, social media is a great tool to connect with parents.

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“Learn to live with ambiguity.”

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

But in seeking Truth, kindness to neighbours and strangers seems secondary to devout faith. In a world where Truth is so ambiguous, biases can be so extreme, and simultaneously compassion and narcissism can ripple through our social media streams, a river of confusion can run through our minds.

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Time to Toss Out Cell Phone Bans and SM Filters and Be True Technology Leaders

The 21st Century Principal

“It’s time to lift the cell phone bans, open the wireless for student personal devices, and stop filtering social technologies.” That seems to be the idea in a position statement released by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Here are those recommendations. And a bit of my own commentary of course).

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Parenting in the Screen Time Era

EdTechTeam

In October 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its recommendation and guidelines for “Screen Time” use for children and adolescents. The revised AAP guidelines now focus on support and guidance for parents about how to use technology responsibly with children of all ages. What is screen time ?

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Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

The CoolCatTeacher

This book (called #tlap by those who follow its guidelines) is like an overstuffed tackle box for teachers full of useful tools, ideas, and tips for engaging kids and staging exciting experiences. he was awarded the BAMMY for Secondary School Teacher of the Year by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. Listen Now.