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How to Hold Better Meetings

The CoolCatTeacher

Rushton Hurley on Episode 386 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Rushton Hurley gives us ideas for improving meetings. Twitter: @ rushtonh. Listen to the Show. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enter to Win!

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Rocket Mortgage Classic: Esports Meets Traditional Athletics in STEAM Learning

EdTech Magazine

Rocket Mortgage Classic: Esports Meets Traditional Athletics in STEAM Learning. Above all, McInerney says activities like esports help give kids the spark they need to go from simply memorizing formulas to truly engaging in their studies. . marquita.brown_tC0Z. Sat, 06/29/2019 - 20:28. by Eli Zimmerman.

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10 Ways to Use Twitter in Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Establish rules for Twitter use.

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Innovation Study Tours Explore Equity in Diverse Settings

Digital Promise

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Similar to the League’s cohorts , innovation study tours focus on discussing challenges and sharing best practices and resources.

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Tutor.com’s On-Demand Tutoring Meets ESSA II Standards, Demonstrating Positive Impacts on Student Grades and Attendance

eSchool News

The findings come from an effectiveness study independently designed and conducted by LearnPlatform by Instructure, a third-party edtech research company. The study showed positive outcomes from on-demand tutoring, a service Tutor.com has delivered for more than two decades. Additional details can be found in the study.)

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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Companies with a vested interest in their products publish studies touting their applications. I tend to favor independent studies on technology use which take a more balanced approach. Additionally, I made of point of consulting with other teachers around the nation via Twitter on their experience with the platform.

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

Ask a Tech Teacher

I find that there is a variety of different quiz modules available online, so be sure to find one that meets the specific needs of your students. Additionally, you can provide supplemental resources, such as links to online study guides or practice tests. Create digital study guides that can be accessed online.