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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

To students, knowing how to ‘compare and contrast’ sounds academic, not real world, but we teachers know most of life is choosing between options. For example, using the book report scenario, discuss these with students: What are the basics of each reporting method?

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Steps That Administrators Can Take to Address Secondary Trauma Stress

Insight Education Group

According to a report cosponsored by the NEA , “what was once referred to as stress or educators ‘having a bad day’ – which might still be happening – has evolved.” Schools are realizing the very real presence of Secondary Trauma Stress (STS). The COVID-19 pandemic has left long-lasting impacts on educators and students alike.

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How to Center Equity in Undergraduate Digital Learning

Digital Promise

For example, undergraduate students of color were more likely to report having a problem knowing where to get course help, students from low-income households were more likely to report internet connectivity issues, and female students were more likely to report having to balance childcare responsibilities with their coursework in our recent study.

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How to Navigate the Nuances of Anonymous and De-Identified Data in AI-Driven Classrooms

Edsurge

Having begun my journey as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee member during my graduate school years, I've been committed to upholding ethical principles in data usage, such as those outlined in The Belmont Report. Related Resources: Teaching Partner, Grading Assistant or Substitute Teacher? Give Students Choice.

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How to Do Student-led Conferences

Ask a Tech Teacher

I remember report card days as a child, me sitting outside on a brick wall, scared to death as my mother met with the teacher and received the (always bad) news about how I wasn’t doing. I love report card days now because this is when I get to meet parents. How to run a student-led conference.

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How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD

eSchool News

The Wall Street Journal reported that at least 300,000 public school teachers and other staff left the field alone between February 2020 and May 2022. This shortage is further fueled by plummeting enrollment in teacher preparation programs. Recent McKinsey research shows that nearly one-third of U.S.

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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, have a teacher toolbox, how to show teachers technology, using Google Jamboard to brainstorm, how to observe and model online teaching for teachers. Finally, he reflects on attendance issues and how to help students who need it most.

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