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"Distance Education Student-led facilitation strategies in online discussions"

"Across the arc of a well-designed project, teachers build in frequent opportunities to assess for learning. Formative assessment opens a window on student thinking and, when applied frequently, sets the stage for timely feedback, just-in-time instruction, more productive classroom conversations and revisions that lead to higher quality results by the end. How can you incorporate more formative strategies into projects?"

Screen distance + brightness/contrast reduction + lighting + glasses

"It's one of the most talked-about trends in education right now. Right behind the iPad and Common Core. Flipping your classroom is a trend that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. That's great, because it offers a lot of advantages for your classroom regardless of your students' age or what subject matter you're presenting in your classroom. If you're new to the concept, flipping your classroom can feel a little bit overwhelming: How much should I switch around? What is best for the classroom vs at home? Why am I doing this again anyway?"

Fear of Pubic Speaking is high on most everyone's list of phobias. This site lists fun-filled speech activities that you can help your students become more confident giving speeches and presenting. There are 7 public speaking games here. You'll find they're very adaptable to suit children of all ages; that is from around middle school to adulthood.