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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

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Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. The discussion was based on the research of primary and secondary documents and was quite creative. Classroom Use. The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty.

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CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills

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In an era where critical thinking is among the most sought-after skills by employers, CAE is dedicated to equipping secondary and higher education institutions with tools to teach students the higher-order skills needed to thrive in today’s complex world.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is especially true for secondary students. Younger learners are used to SEL (socio-emotional learning) practices like sharing circles and morning meetings; these procedures tend to fade away as students get older and into more specialized secondary content.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

In a secondary English language arts class, rather than assigning a single text to the entire class, teachers can provide a curated list of books or short stories, each highlighting different themes or literary styles. Some might opt for the rainforest, while others may be captivated by the desert or ocean ecosystems.

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The Station Rotation Model Tip #3: Practice Rotating for Seamless Transitions

Catlin Tucker

Students at the independent station are directed to log into Google Classroom, put on headphones, and play a breathing exercise/meditation video. What is your favorite movie? If you c ould travel to any location, where would you go and why? She spent eleven years teaching English Language Arts and History at the middle school level.

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How to Encourage Viewpoint Diversity in Classrooms

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During debate exercises, there’s been a “consolidation” around points of view that are more left-leaning, he says, and a reluctance to make the case for extreme right-leaning positions. “I And this seeps into the college culture within the context of a classroom. To me, that's a problem from a pedagogical perspective.”

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How Books Became a Mirror to See Myself — and a Window to Learning for My Students

Edsurge

Creating Mirrors and Windows In my English classroom, I strive to offer texts that serve as both mirrors and windows for my students, empowering them to see their own lives reflected in the narratives we read and to gain insights into the experiences of others. Then, I ask students the following questions: Who writes the stories?

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