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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

A lot of teacher-authors also read my WordDreams blog (for writers). In this column, I share the most popular post from the past month. AI in Writing I use AI judiciously and never without adult supervision. It is efficient if well directed, provides good summaries of articles on a factual level, and is fast if I’m not looking for clever, creative, complex, or any sort of conscience.

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Teaching Bilingual Learners in Rural Schools

ED Surge

This story was originally published by The Daily Yonder. Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment. But some rural schools are developing multilingual education strategies to rival those found in urban and suburban districts.

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How to Build Resilience in Students

Teach Hub

As a child, having the ability to bounce back after something goes wrong is not always easy. While some kids naturally seem more resilient, many others struggle. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , anxiety disorders affect 31.9 percent of children aged 13 to 18. Young children who suffer from anxiety often find it harder to cope and recover when things are not going well.

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Reflections on Teachers’ Life-Shaping Power

Middle Web

Ruth Miller finds Lessons That Last an indispensable guide to enriching teaching practice and fostering a impactful learning environment. The book's lessons, drawn from interviews with former students, affirm the significance of teachers' work and the lasting influence we have. The post Reflections on Teachers’ Life-Shaping Power first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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African Wild Dogs

STEMe

Houston, TX If we think of an animal that has more successful hunting rates than a lion, it would be the African wild dog. They are referred to as several other names such as the Painted dogs, African hunting dogs, Painted wolves, Cape hunting dogs, and more. Its scientific name, Lycaon pictus , means “painted wolf.” They share their ancestry with the common wolf, and were discovered in 1820; originally described by C.J.

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Mark Your Calendar: September’s STEM Milestones and Celebrations Released

STEM for Kids

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 8/22/2024 STEM For Kids is excited to announce the release of its September STEM Calendar, a dynamic educational tool designed to inspire young minds by highlighting significant historical events and holidays in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The September STEM Calendar offers a unique way for educators, parents, and students to connect with the rich history of STEM disciplines.

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Third Grade Activity for International Dot Day

Carly and Adam

International Dot Day, celebrated on September 15th, is a global event that encourages creativity, courage, and collaboration. Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot , this day is all about making your mark and exploring where your creativity can take you. In The Dot , a young girl named Vashti discovers her artistic potential when she starts with a simple dot on a piece of paper.

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Aug 22, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 32)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 32)

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