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How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education

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Parents can stay informed about their child’s progress without needing physical meetings. Parents can attend virtual meetings at their convenience, eliminating the logistical challenges of in-person appointments. For instance: Teachers can offer real-time feedback and customized learning plans tailored to individual needs.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

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A well-maintained digital library enhances productivity and allows you to focus more on learning and less on logistics. Mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, and regular physical activity can help maintain mental well-being. Regularly reminding yourself of the long-term benefits of your studies can also boost your motivation.

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Inclusive by Design: Sharing Insights for Crafting Accessible Conferences

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However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility. Accessible conferences ensure that all attendees, regardless of physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, can participate fully and engage with the content and networking opportunities.

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How Students Use Unofficial Online Backchannels for Classes

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.” — Aaron Zachmeier, associate director for instructional design and development at the University of California at Santa Cruz In some ways it’s just an online version of informal networking that students have always done as they chat with classmates in physical classrooms before or after class.

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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

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According to a national poll by the EdWeek Research Center, sixty percent of teachers are finding their jobs frequently or always stressful , compromising their physical health, sleep and ability to enjoy free time with family or friends. Not right-sized.

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Teachers Have Little Say When School Districts Make Decisions. Here's How We Change That.

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In theory, the rotations were logistically sound. In moments of crisis, decisions are made without consideration of the impact on educators' mental and physical health. I had just received a notice from my school about the push for teachers and leaders to return to school for in-person learning.

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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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One of the biggest complaints about the HyFlex model is the logistical challenge for the teacher of attending to those in the physical classroom as well as those logging in remotely on Zoom.

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