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At-home learning: Strategies, resources and tools
Savanna Flakes EducationWe've all seen the BBC video of the father interrupted during his important video call and the wife rushing in to grab the kids. Though hilarious, many of us are working from home and have children to care for. We are ultimately parenting, working, and teaching. School at home, home learning, homeschooling, not homeschooling — whatever we want to call this, it is important to note that children do not need sit at the computer all day or consume worksheets for seven hours a day. I'd like to share some best practices and resources for each subject area.
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How to align your personal values with career goals in education
Brian Soika EducationThere are few things more rewarding than a career in education. Affecting change, instilling knowledge, inspiring hope, and driving progress — these are all values on which our educational system is built. It’s a noble path for those who are smart, determined and passionate about their career goals. But if you’re just starting your career path, the options may seem daunting. Finding a position that aligns with your values ensures a long and satisfying career, but where do you start?
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The CARES Act and public education
Patrick Gleeson EducationOn March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act into law. It provides $30.75 billion in emergency relief funds for the U.S. Department of Education. If you’re a K-12 teacher, you’re probably wondering how this affects you. Importantly, how will your students benefit? More pointedly, how much will they benefit?
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Infographic: The future of distance learning
Brian Wallace EducationDistance learning has been around a long time, but it has never been more important or more popular than it is right now. This infographic outlines the various technologies and techniques used in distance learning as well as the challenges to implementing it nationwide that are being overcome.
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6 tips for redesigning your online syllabus due to COVID-19
Saurabh Anand EducationAcross campuses, amidst these dark days, one amazing thing is that the academic community is coming together and helping each other. Teachers and other instructors are interacting online, collaborating as teams, and guiding each other in designing course structures, among additional methods of help. Here are a few tips that one can consider while designing an online syllabus. Though these tips can be beneficial to all, they will be particularly helpful to those who are incorporating Zoom or similar applications for their asynchronous online courses:
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Supporting multilingual students’ learning in a time of school closures
Erick Herrmann EducationThere is an old adage in education: "all students can learn." While I agree wholeheartedly with the statement, I believe a more accurate statement would be "all students will learn." Every human learns. We learn language, learn how to navigate the world around us, how to build relationships, how to feed ourselves, and myriad other skills. Of course, it is also appropriate to ask if students will learn the skills we are teaching in schools. When it comes to school closures or extended student absences, what will students continue to learn?
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Surviving coronavirus: Bravery, health, and strength
Michelle R. Matisons Civil & GovernmentBe Brave. Good Health. Stay Strong. These three (albeit optimistic) convictions grace childlike artwork pinned to an overturned wooden cable spool in an Albuquerque neighborhood near the University of New Mexico. As coronavirus spreads, a yard full of art reminds us to keep our convictions.
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New phonetic system created for braille readers
Cheri Montgomery EducationA new phonetic system is available for students who read braille. Designated symbols, mutually accessible by the sighted and the blind, represent the singing sounds of six languages. This new system facilitates the exchange of phonetic material between teachers and students. Educational resources transcribed according to the system help aspiring classical singers with blindness discover accurate pronunciation of art songs and arias.
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Could your school district run out of money?
Patrick Gleeson EducationAs we all struggle with the unprecedented threat to our health the coronavirus represents, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the virus presents a similarly unprecedented threat to our financial well-being. For now at least, government workers — whether local, state or federal — seem to be better off than other wage-workers. For teachers, however, that may not last. Here are the possibilities, both good and bad.
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Supporting student success through industry outreach
Sheilamary Koch Education"I learned early in my career that I alone did not bring enough to the table to ensure the success of my students," explains Mark Smith, an industrial arts teacher at Reed-Custer High School in Illinois. "I needed to develop relationships with people outside the education system that are passionate about educating the next generation of skilled employees." In addition to the six classes he teaches, Smith actively markets the work his students do — successfully bridging the gap between the classroom and industry. Over 20 years of consistent outreach has certainly paid off.
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