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Kimberly Marlow

Twitter Support for Educators and Parents | Edutopia - 0 views

  • Find this free five-part Series, Twitter 101: An eCourse for Educators and Parents, here (8). Below is an overview of what participants can expect to learn. Part 1: The Basics (9) Part 2: The Language of Twitter (10) Part 3: Registration & Interface Overview (11) Part 4: Sending a Tweet (12) Part 5: Finding People & Resources, Taking Control of Your Own Development
Jill Bergeron

5 App and Mobile Use Guides for Parents | Edutopia - 0 views

  • 75 percent of children 8 years old or younger had access to a "smart" mobile device at home
  • For teens, mobile use is near ubiquitous; almost 80 percent own a cell phone and three-quarters use mobile devices to access the internet, according to findings from a 2013 Pew Research survey.
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    Resources for parenting with technology.
Jill Bergeron

How To Make The Most Of Your 10 Minutes With The Teacher : NPR Ed : NPR - 0 views

  • Spin the conversation forward and ask what you can do to help.Parent-teacher conferences are no longer a once-a-year check-in; they can provide useful insight for immediate and clear next steps."Conferences are now a progress report timed so parents can actually do something about what they learn from teachers,"
  • If teachers bring up areas for improvement, don't get defensive, says Holmes, the elementary school assistant principal.
  • Don't be shy to ask your child's teacher to explain what a certain educational word means.
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  • By talking to your child in advance, you can ask more specific questions about grades or behaviors, says Graden.
  • Ask about what's happening in the classroom — both academically and socially.
  • Most experts suggest telling the teacher about your child. Describe what they're like at home, what interests and excites them, and explain any issues at home that may be affecting your child at school.
  • "It's important for everyone to understand what the goal is at the end of the year," says Graden, the school superintendent. "That way you all have a stake in that success."
  • "Go in looking for an opportunity to get involved with supporting your child,"
  • The Harvard Family Research Project's Tip Sheet for Parents suggests reviewing your child's work, grades and past teacher feedback. Ask your child about his experience at school and make a list of questions ahead of time to ask during the conference.
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    What parents should do to prep for parent-teacher conferences.
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