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Diving Deeper into Personalized Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Personalization is the future of education because it recognizes that every student is unique, with distinct learning preferences, paces, and goals. This approach shifts away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, allowing students to learn at their own rhythm and delve deeper into concepts that pique their interest. By creating experiences that make instruction personal and address individual needs, personalized learning enhances engagement, motivation, and ultimately, student achievemen

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Call for Papers: Teaching and Learning with Generative AI and Emergent Technologies (Special Issue)

Teaching Anthropology

Deadline for abstract submission 16 th Sept 2024 Editors: Dr Natalie Djohari and Dr Gavin Weston, Bournemouth University. With the growing accessibility of generative AIs, haptic technologies and open-source software, this Teaching Anthropology Special Issue asks; ‘how is anthropological knowledge production changing in this fast growing socio-technological era?

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Your students have trouble making connections. Connections can help.

History Tech

After last week’s post about back to school social studies activities, I had a bunch of people ask about using Connections in their classrooms. So. today, a bit more detail. Most mornings a pretty much the same for me. Coffee.

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Political Socialization Lesson

Passion for Social Studies

Politics in the United States often evokes tough conversations! People are often very opinionated and want others to understand their viewpoint. However, people are not always open to listening to others’ perspectives. So, it is essential to teach students about forming political individualities while respecting other viewpoints. Luckily, the Political Socialization Lesson is ready to take on this challenge!

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Many kids can’t read, even in high school. Is the solution teaching reading in every class?

The Hechinger Report

Like many high school chemistry teachers, Angie Hackman instructs students on atoms, matter and, she says, how they “influence the world around us.” But Hackman also has another responsibility in class: developing students’ reading skills. For about 20 of the 80 minutes of almost every class, she engages her chemistry students in literacy skills, she said: closely reading passages from their textbooks, “breaking apart” prefixes and suffixes for relevant vocabulary and identifying root words.

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Call for Papers: Teaching and Learning with Generative AI and Emergent Technologies (Special Issue)

Teaching Anthropology

Deadline for abstract submission 16 th Sept 2024 Editors: Dr Natalie Djohari and Dr Gavin Weston, Bournemouth University. With the growing accessibility of generative AIs, haptic technologies and open-source software, this Teaching Anthropology Special Issue asks; ‘how is anthropological knowledge production changing in this fast growing socio-technological era?

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A Fifth of Students at Community College Are Still in High School

ED Surge

Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. Others stay right at their own secondary schools and learn from high school teachers who deliver college-course lessons.

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PROOF POINTS: Nearly six out of 10 middle and high school grades are wrong, study finds

The Hechinger Report

If we graded schools on how accurately they grade students, they’d fail. Nearly six out of 10 course grades are inaccurate, according to a new study of grades that teachers gave to 22,000 middle and high school students in 2022 and 2023. The Equitable Grading Project , a nonprofit organization that seeks to change grading practices, compared 33,000 course grades with students’ scores on standardized exams, including Advanced Placement tests and annual state assessments.

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row – an icebreaker activity

Teaching Anthropology

By Erin-Lee Halstad McGuire, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, Canada We are all familiar with Spurgeon’s adage: “begin as you mean to go on.” In this (post)pandemic period, where students are still struggling with feelings of isolation and anxiety , it is more important than ever to help them make connections. The value of icebreakers in teaching is well-studied, with recent scholarship highlighting how they can ease anxiety in student interactions (e.g.

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College Writing Centers Worry AI Could Replace Them

ED Surge

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. But as generative AI tools like ChatGPT sweep into mainstream business tools, promising to draft properly-formatted text from simple prompts and the click of a button, new questions are rising about what role writing centers should play — or whether they will be needed

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A New Approach to Digital Equity: A Framework for States and Schools

Digital Promise

Digital Promise’s new Digital Equity Framework provides guidance for bridging the digital divides for states and K-12 education systems.

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In Memory of Mike Bisenius

Teaching American History

We were sad to learn last week that Mike Bisenius , a 2022 graduate of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program, has passed away after a brief, intense illness. Mike was a highly dedicated teacher. Last fall we ran a story about Mike, who’d been named 2023 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Foundation.

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row – an icebreaker activity

Teaching Anthropology

By Erin-Lee Halstad McGuire, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, Canada We are all familiar with Spurgeon’s adage: “begin as you mean to go on.” In this (post)pandemic period, where students are still struggling with feelings of isolation and anxiety , it is more important than ever to help them make connections. The value of icebreakers in teaching is well-studied, with recent scholarship highlighting how they can ease anxiety in student interactions (e.g.

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ON THE PODCAST:Finding the Right Teaching Job

Heinemann Blog

In today's episode, Patrick Harris II, author of The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers shares the importance of being intentional about choosing the right school, much like finding the perfect home. He emphasizes the need for teachers to align their values with those of their schools and provides valuable tips on how to identify and vet potential schools.

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Vote For Digital Promise’s Transformative SXSW EDU Panel Submissions

Digital Promise

The post Vote For Digital Promise’s Transformative SXSW EDU Panel Submissions appeared first on Digital Promise.

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10 Resources You Need to Head Back to School in 2024

Education Elements

It’s the time of year that we start heading back into our schools and classrooms - some of us are already in school, and some of us are still counting down our last few precious days of summer vacation. Setting the stage for a new school year is crucial, but it can also be a complex undertaking. So we decided to round up some resources to help you start the school year off right!

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Investigating Sociology: PowerPoint

ShortCutsTV

If you’re a teacher looking to spice-up those first Introductory lessons – the ones where you talk your students through “the basics” of Sociology and introduce them to a different way of thinking about the world with the aid of some fascinating-but-strangely-lifeless bullet point slides – you might like to know that I’ve been giving […]

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OPINION: Instead of hiring security staff, let’s find other ways to create safer schools

The Hechinger Report

It was the start of my sophomore year at a new public high school in New York City. With its dark brick exterior and barbed wire on the roof, my school already resembled a small prison — and staff had just installed several metal detectors at the front entrance. As my classmates begrudgingly walked through security in packed lines stretching out to the street, I asked why.

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Celebrating Student Voice, Creativity, and Innovation on International Youth Day

Digital Promise

The post Celebrating Student Voice, Creativity, and Innovation on International Youth Day appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Growing Up, I Hated Science. Now, I Help My Students Discover the Magic in It.

ED Surge

The first day of high school is usually filled with icebreakers, like the classic, two truths and a lie. Two truths and one lie I often share with my class are: I am a physics teacher I hate science I love dogs The lie, unfortunately, is that I love dogs — they’re fine; I’m just not a pet person. In this case, I really am a physics teacher who, at one point , hated science; in fact, I spent the better part of the past decade trying to escape it.

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Vocabularies Unknown: The Future Is Personal

Anthropology News

Through an audio essay, inspired by John Akomfrah’s documentary “The Last Angel of History,” attention is drawn to South Africa’s evolving visual scene and its engagement with cultural nuances within the NFT AI space. By oscillating between past and present, the essay explores themes such as spirituality, politics, and identity, grounding discussions in the tapestry of African experiences.

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Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess — and a little cash?

The Hechinger Report

This story was produced by the Associated Press and republished with permission. MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) – Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, “you do the same thing every day,” said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. “That gets very frustrating.

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9 Expert Teachers, Coaches, and Principals Share Their Tips for Successful Collaborative Learning

Digital Promise

The post 9 Expert Teachers, Coaches, and Principals Share Their Tips for Successful Collaborative Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Zan Hoffman First Interview and “Handkerchief Kisses” Video!

Life and Landscapes

The Incredible Zan Hoffman! The first of four interviews of his art history, each with a video of his performance of “Bodycocktail!” Here is the Video of “Handkerchief Kisses!” Here is the Podcast of my first interview with Zan Hoffman: [link] [link] #reggievanstockum #reggiesrealm #zanhoffman #bodycocktail #kentuckyauthor #reginaldbareham # Facebook.com/reginaldbareham, Instagram@reggievanstockum, YouTube@reggievanstockum1097, Spotify- Reggie Van Stockum, Apple

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The Celestial Codes of Ancient Civilizations: From Babylonian Omens to Göbekli Tepe's Solar Calendar

Anthropology.net

In the annals of human history, the stars and heavens have served not only as a source of wonder but as profound symbols guiding the destinies of civilizations. Two remarkable archaeological discoveries—newly deciphered cuneiform 1 tablets from ancient Babylonia and enigmatic carvings 2 at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey—reveal how ancient peoples connected astronomical phenomena to pivotal events, crafting intricate systems of prediction and commemoration that echo through millennia.

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The 4 Dimensions of Educator Wellness [Infographic]

ED Surge

Educator wellness is more than buzzwords. Living a well-balanced and fully engaged life is essential for building a safe, supportive and collaborative school culture that positively impacts both student achievement and teacher retention. Learn the 4 dimensions of educator wellness and how they can help strengthen work-life balance and teacher efficacy.

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How Inspiring Equity for Early Childhood Educators can Change the Trajectory of a Nation

Digital Promise

The post How Inspiring Equity for Early Childhood Educators can Change the Trajectory of a Nation appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Unnamed Revolutionary women in France, the UK, and Sri Lanka – Aruni Samarakoon

Women's History Network

Content Warning: This article includes discussions of revolutionary politics and examples of violence against women in Sri Lanka. Reader discretion is advised. This blog post explores the fundamental questions of why and how women in the Global South and North have resisted and become revolutionaries to establish social justice, equality, freedom, and rights.

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Webinar: Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths

Society for Classical Studies

Webinar: Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths kskordal Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:38 Image Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths Thursday, September 5, 7:30pm EDT Thinking about applying to a graduate program in classics, archaeology, or a related field? A panel of experts from across these fields will share their experiences on the application process and offer advice on how to navigate this complex and often stressful experience.

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Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom: Webinar and Resources

APSA Educate

August 13, 2024 | Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. How can faculty establish a classroom culture encouraging constructive and inclusive political discussion around the 2024 U.S. election and other common political … The post Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom: Webinar and Resources appeared first on APSA.

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How to Crack the Code of Benchmark Assessments Step-by-Step | Step 5

Maitri Learning

How do we help young children crack the code of benchmark tests? The fifth step is mastering Nonsense Word Fluency (NWF). In the fifth video of our "Crack the Codes" series, our literacy expert explains why Nonsense Word Fluency is essential for early literacy development. Join us as we explore how the Movable Alphabet becomes a powerful, hands-on tool in the classroom, enabling students to manipulate letters and form consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words—even those that are nonsense!

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7 Tips for Using The Jump Rope Readers Nonfiction Decodable Books

Heinemann Blog

Nonfiction offers many benefits. Reading nonfiction allows us to access new content, ideas, and perspectives. Nonfiction books support comprehension and the development of critical thinking skills, and they help kids make real-world connections.

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“Edith and Doris: History, Writing, and Photographs” at the Southwest Harbor Public Library

Society for Classical Studies

“Edith and Doris: History, Writing, and Photographs” at the Southwest Harbor Public Library kskordal Mon, 08/12/2024 - 09:29 Image Edith Hamilton Day Program Join us at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 for a three-part presentation “ Edith and Doris: History, Writing, and Photographs ” about Edith Hamilton (1867-1963) and Doris Fielding Reid (1895-1973).

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Leonard B. Glick

Anthropology News

1929-2024 Leonard Glick Leonard Glick—educator, scholar, anthropologist, former psychiatrist, and wit—passed away peacefully at home with his family shortly after turning 94. Len was born and raised in Baltimore, and as son of an honored physician it seemed inevitable that he would be one, too. He received his MD degree at age 23. Some might think that the height of his medical career was when he gave draftee Elvis Presley his physical and psychological examination, but for Len it was his servic

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New Climate change and sustainability education report

Living Geography

A new Climate Change and Sustainability Education report from the CCCSE at UCL. Today we launch our report Climate Change & Sustainability Education: A survey of students in England. Over 2400 students (11-14 yrs) told us about their perspectives, understandings & aspirations for CCSE in this important survey @UCL_CCCSE @IOE_London [link] — Professor Nicola Walshe (@GeoWalshe) August 6, 2024 Download the 46 page document as a PDF (5 Mb) from the link above.

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Overtourism

O-Level Geography

Which stage of tourism development is Singapore in? How do locals respond to development of Chinatown ad a tourist destination? What was done in Venice to manage overtourism?

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Just Released – From Polarization to Progress: College Presidents Join Forces

Institute for Citizens & Scholars

College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative just released its inaugural progress report, From Polarization to Progress: College Presidents Join Forces.

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