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Teaching and leading for higher student engagement … even during a pandemic (aka How I spent my summer)

Dangerously Irrelevant

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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Music Teachers of Excellence with the CMA Foundation

The CoolCatTeacher

Tiffany Kerns on Episode 489 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Music education helps students engage with learning and has many positive benefits. Related Resources Music education gives students an exciting and creative reason to be in the classroom.

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Smart Classrooms have the potential to eliminate problems caused by these conflicting student learning styles through the use of interactive technologies that promote universal student engagement. and whiteboard.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. And we have grade checks every three weeks in every secondary school in the state.

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Celebrating Culturally Diverse Winter Holidays in the Classroom

Waterford

And even the most progressive and well-meaning teachers can show implicit bias when it comes to holiday events. Not every student celebrates Christmas; some may come from diverse cultural or faith backgrounds, and some may not celebrate any holiday at all. In much of America, it can be easy to focus only on the Christmas holidays.

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Join me for free online professional development: Finding flow and student engagement in the classroom

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Let’s reimagine student engagement. Join me for a free online training to help you teach productivity practices to students by finding flow. I’ve really enjoyed the time I’ve spent in schools training teachers on the Finding Flow Solutions curriculum , and helping teachers reimagine student engagement in their classrooms.

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From Fractions to Functions: Navigating Key Topics in GCSE Maths

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are her thoughts on navigating key topics in GCSE Maths: From Fractions to Functions: Navigating Key Topics in GCSE Maths The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams are a major ordeal for students and teachers. For teachers, preparing students for GCSE success is the greatest concern.

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