We all hear about the importance of practicing gratitude, particularly around this time of year. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, you are likely to go around the table and say what you are grateful for before digging in to your mashed potatoes. Beyond Thanksgiving, you may have heard the advice that you should write gratitude lists,…
By Lorraine Akemann, Marketing and Outreach, Khan Academy Kids Wondering what to do with the kids over winter break? Plan ahead with our free winter coloring pages for kids. These five festive scenes will spark winter wonder for little learners. You can also find these pages in the free Khan Academy Kids app all winter…
Because everyone deserves to feel safe at school. Because everyone deserves to feel safe at school. Life & Well-Being, School Leaders, Positive School Culture, Research We Are Teachers
It’s common for students to introduce themselves to reading specialist Belkys Benison as a “non-reader.” Students come into her classroom angry, anxious or feeling incapable because of their struggles in the classroom. These kinds of student reactions reflect how students are made to feel about themselves. That’s why she makes sure to acknowledge their feelings,…
The weather outside is frightful, but new books are so delightful! The weather outside is frightful, but new books are so delightful! Deals & Shopping, Book Lists, Reading We Are Teachers
Student interest in school is declining. According to a recent Gallup survey, less than six in 10 middle- and high-schoolers say they’ve learned something interesting at school in the last week. That’s a decrease of 10 percentage points from 2023, Gallup says, and the prevailing emphasis on college preparation may be partly to blame. More…
In this post I explain the differences between Heutagogy versus Andragogy, with some examples of Heutagogy and a look at how to implement it. The post Heutagogy Explained: Transforming Corporate Training with Self-Directed Learning appeared first on Symonds Research. In this post I explain the differences between Heutagogy versus Andragogy, with some examples of Heutagogy…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Online courses have become a staple in higher education, with more than half of college students enrolling in at least one online class in 2022. With this shift to remote learning, there comes a pressing need for secure online testing options to uphold academic integrity. With feedback and support from our…
The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring their campus visits until after they receive offers of admission. Byline(s) W. Kent Barnds The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring…
All in a Day’s Work: Making Math Relevant and Engaging Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM One faculty member at LaGuardia Community College shares how she’s implemented active learning to address students’ negative perceptions of math. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader All in a Day’s Work: Making Math Relevant and Engaging Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00…