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8 Psychological Principles to Make a Memorable Presentation - 0 views

  • One must imagine they are talking to a child when presenting.
  • Great presentations are about brevity and levity.
  • Every presentation must add value to the audience’s life.
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Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind | Edutopia - 0 views

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    "New ways to think about how people learn."
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Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferencing | Edutopia - 0 views

  • Whatever support you ask from a parent needs to be something that is within her sphere of influence.
  • Always convey a growth mindset. All behaviors can change given the right conditions. If you want to see changes and have concerns about a student, be prepared to offer specific, actionable solutions
  • If this is the first time you're sitting down with parents, it's a great opportunity to hear their perspective on their child's school experience so far, on what their child likes to do outside of school, on the questions and concerns they have about their child, and so on.
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  • Don't underestimate the power of the positive, and lead with it.
  • Be specific in the positive data you share -- tell an anecdote or show a piece of work.
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Dipsticks: Efficient Ways to Check for Understanding | Edutopia - 0 views

  • What strategy can double student learning gains? According to 250 empirical studies, the answer is formative assessment, defined by Bill Younglove as "the frequent, interactive checking of student progress and understanding in order to identify learning needs and adjust teaching appropriately."
  • Alternative formative assessment (AFA) strategies can be as simple (and important) as checking the oil in your car -- hence the name "dipsticks." They're especially effective when students are given tactical feedback, immediately followed by time to practice the skill.
  • New to Alternative Formative Assessment? Start Slow
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      Effective for PE too.
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  • having learners use their own vernacular to articulate why they are stuck can be profoundly useful for identifying where to target support.
  • The biggest benefit of integrating AFAs into your practice is that students will internalize the habit of monitoring their understanding and adjusting accordingly.
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    This article describes the merits of formative assessment and offers over 50 suggestions for such assessments.
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12 Ways to Avoid Student Humiliation | Edutopia - 0 views

  • When is it OK to humiliate students? Never.
  • Many of us can recall a situation when we were humiliated by a teacher. If you close your eyes and recall it, it still has the power to make you cringe. And also for many of us, if we never resolved our feelings with those teachers, we still haven't forgiven them
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    Very tangible suggestions here.
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Guide: Using the SAMR Model to Guide Learning | That #EdTech Guy's Blog - 0 views

  • Enhancement (Substitution and Augmentation) – technology is used just to enhance a task – Transformation (Modification and Redefinition) – tasks are designed in a way which would not be possible without the use of technology
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    Examples in here of what an assignment would look like at each stage in the SAMR Model for tech integration.
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Teaching Personal Finance to Teens - Math Giraffe - 0 views

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    This site offers station ideas and materials to teach financial literacy to teens.
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Modeling Constructive Online Behavior | Edutopia - 0 views

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    How should teachers go about modeling effective use of social networking?
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