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Universal Skills for Learners: Increasing School Relevancy

User Generated Education

Almost half of students who responded to the survey are engaged with school (47%), with approximately one-fourth “not engaged” (29%) and the remainder “actively disengaged” (24%).A A closer look at the data by grade level reveals a disturbing trend.

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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

Let’s look at these Pillars and ways that we can lead in the now: Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : We cannot expect to see increases in achievement if students are not learning. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. Engagement is not a silver bullet, though.

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The biggest lessons librarians learned in 2017

eSchool News

For the sake of our students, we must embrace the changing role of the school librarian. 2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. “Never underestimate what students are capable of.” ” – Robin Glugatch.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies.

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How a Network of Support for Educators Is Unlocking Creativity in the Classroom

Edsurge

Kelsey Ferguson, STEM Teacher, Seaborn Lee Elementary How do you think creative digital tools keep students engaged? When we get kids thinking creatively, it unleashes a joy of learning. Whether they are solving a problem or creating a product, kids can develop a love of the learning process, which is really powerful.

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