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A Chess Class for Elementary Students (with a DIY micro:bit -Driven Chess Clock)

User Generated Education

Researchers attribute this boost to the process of imagining all the possible move alternatives which trains the mind to play with possibilities … the cornerstone of original thinking. In addition, studies show that chess boosts creativity, most dramatically in originality. Increases Concentration & Memory.

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13 Online Resources About Kids News Resources

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K–12 Education’s Top Tech Hurdles to Innovation

EdTech Magazine

Three other barriers — scaling and sustaining innovation; instituting ongoing professional technology training; and digital equity — are related to these top hurdles. Teachers, School Leaders Should be Continuously Trained. MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Tech for Tech’s Sake Doesn’t Work.

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USA Moon Landing July 20 1969

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The Balance with Catlin Tucker: Featuring Dr. Maria Hersey

Catlin Tucker

Her previous experience includes serving as the Director of Education and Training for The Hawn Foundation where she managed the evidence-based, social-emotional learning program, MindUP. Dr. Hersey and I collaborated on a set of health and wellness boards for parents/elementary students, teenagers, and teachers that we hope will help.

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14 Holiday Websites and 5 Projects

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Let me know how these go: Holiday Newsletter A Holiday Card in KidPix A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School Whered Christmas Come From T he Power of SymbolsWhat does the word Turkey mean? Need a few websites to fill in free minutes? They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort!

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Can ‘Math Therapists’ Make a Dent In America’s Declining Math Performance?

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Huinker, who was once Robinsons instructor, argues that math-specific instructional coaches like Robinson are crucial, especially for elementary school students. Elementary school teachers can fall short on math instruction, according to Huinker. That experience helps Robinson to empathize with those shes coaching.