Sun.Jul 14, 2024

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Beyond the Comfort Zone: Why Calculated Risks are the Key to Unlocking Student Potential

A Principal's Reflections

Taking a leap of faith can be daunting, but it is often needed to grow. Stagnation is the enemy of progress. In education, sticking solely to what's comfortable hinders growth. Calculated risk-taking becomes crucial for improving practice. Sticking to the familiar routine feels safe, even if it means being perpetually stuck in neutral. Self-doubt creeps in, making us question our capabilities to navigate the unknown.

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Resources and Strategies to Help Become a Better Online Test-Taker

EdTech4Beginners

There are a few things in life that are universally anxiety-inducing. Test-taking is one of them. No matter the subject matter, the grade, or the age at which someone may be taking a test, nerves are typically going to be present. Where some people may be calm and confident on the inside and others near shaking, where there is a test involved there is usually some important grade attached to the results.

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9 Habit-Stacking Tips for Low-Key Summer Prep

MiddleWeb

You need your break! Don't fill your summer ruminating endlessly about lessons and classes to come. Instead try the “habit stacking” strategy and prepare for the next school year without getting mired in the weeds. Teacher and coach Miriam Plotinsky shares nine possibilities. The post 9 Habit-Stacking Tips for Low-Key Summer Prep first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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OPINION: We need more women scientists, and there’s a lot more universities can do about it

The Hechinger Report

The U.S. currently does not have enough scientists to compete as a global leader in emerging high-tech fields. Despite our national deficit in scientists , less than 30 percent of professors in STEM fields in the U.S. are women, even though women earn 40 percent of all doctorates in science, technology, engineering and math. Each year, the federal government budgets billions of dollars for research and development, and gives much of the money to universities and research laboratories that train

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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What is a Sensory Tray and How Can I Use One?

Twinkl International Publishing

Sensory tray activities can give a fully immersive learning experience. Encourage open-ended play and creative exploration that includes all the senses.

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Making Connections and Developing a Sense of Belonging Through Nappy Changes

Twinkl International Publishing

In every element of early education, we place importance on building strong relationships with children. Nappy changes are no different, so read on for some strategies to support children’s wellbeing and sense of belonging.

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School’s out: 5 ways to avoid summer boredom

Twinkl International Publishing

Ideas to help teachers keep busy over the summer.

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A teacher’s guide to end-of-term gift-giving

Twinkl International Publishing

Ideas for teachers looking to give their pupils something memorable at the end of term.

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A week of steps taken by Labour to begin to deliver a ‘sea change’ in the early years system

Twinkl International Publishing

The early years are ‘right at the centre of my vision for education in this country’, said Phillipson in week one of her new role.

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Term Three Events With Twinkl 2024

Twinkl International Publishing

Term Three is here, and so are all the events that come with it! Read on to see Twinkl’s list of Term Three event dates and resources that we think match perfectly!

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.