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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Engaging Students Online Who Are Experiencing Anxiety. Some students are not yet ready or cannot return to in-person learning. It can be more challenging to engage these students online. How can teachers in classrooms engage students in the digital platforms used to supplement and personalize learning?

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With $2 Million in Backing, Climb Hire Tackles the Social Ladder

Edsurge

Members also receive professional portfolio help and two in-person sessions a week. As part of qualifying for the program, Hill and other students pass one-hour online assessments, a video interview, in-person group interview and background and reference checks.

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Fighting Apathy, Neglect and Racism to Give Left-Behind Learners a Chance

Edsurge

A friend of mine jokingly refers to me a “Pryzbylewski,” referring to the cop-turned-teacher in “The Wire” who develops a strong relationship with the middle schoolers in his class—many of whom are affiliated with gangs. They say I’m personalizing learning. I came to the Cobb County School District in 2006.

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Unlocking Learning: Digital Content for K-12 Education

Kitaboo on EdTech

For K12learners, digital textbook platforms like KITABOO provide immersive experiences, fostering collaboration and personalized learning. This platform caters to the diverse needs of students, offering interactive multimedia elements, adaptive learning features, and real-time assessments. Table of Contents: I.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

But for Thrun, the reference to Uber was not about “choice” but about labor — specifically about building a platform to be used by a precarious workforce, lured into piecework with the promise of a big payout. it's like a Coke bottle falling out of the sky,” he said, apparently referring to the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy. (He

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