Ever wonder why students don’t read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semester’s expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Yet, many students simply aren’t motivated to read it. They often find syllabi overwhelming, unengaging,…
Charlotte, NC —Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by Discovery Education to support efforts to improve student literacy in grades 6-8 this year. An edtech leader, Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 solutions trusted by teachers and students around the world. VVSD…
Resort + Discount = A magical stay. Resort + Discount = A magical stay. Deals & Shopping We Are Teachers
Reading time, 3 minutes: Are 360-degree classroom videos the future of teacher training? Immersive 360-degree classroom videos increase a sense of presence but do not improve teaching quality assessments or observation skills (Gold & Winscheid, 2020). The Role of Video in Teacher Development Over the years, I’ve used traditional video recorders, observation software such as…
“Mix a pancake, stir a pancake …” “Mix a pancake, stir a pancake …” Classroom Ideas, Poetry We Are Teachers
it’s important to realize that a “culture” is comprised of tangible factors (students) and intangible factors (curiosity), and ever-present. Source it’s important to realize that a “culture” is comprised of tangible factors (students) and intangible factors (curiosity), and ever-present. Source Teaching, Growth Mindset, Terry Heick TeachThought
The post Facilitating Impactful Professional Development for K12 Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Professional development (PD) is meant to empower educators, but too often, it falls flat—one-size-fits-all, inconvenient, and forgettable. Teachers walk away uninspired and overwhelmed, with little time or support to implement new ideas. It doesn’t have to be this way. By…
From roots to leaves, all the tree templates you need, all year long. From roots to leaves, all the tree templates you need, all year long. Free Printables, Nature, Outdoor Classroom, Printables, STEM We Are Teachers
This post originally appeared on the NAS news site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: STEM learning in rural areas can leverage strong connections to surroundings and students’ culture Using free resources to connect the environment to education 3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning For more news on STEM…
Key points: The education sector is a key target for cyberattackers Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025 How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that…