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A ‘summer camp’ for teachers fills a gap in environmental education

The Hechinger Report

McMillan, who teaches in a rural southeast part of the state, said the geography of her school is one reason she applied to the fellowship. Often, the group came back with artifacts like tree core samples to share with their students when school starts in the fall.

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How Video Analysis Helps University of Alaska Southeast Build Teacher Agency

Edthena

Using Edthena Video Coaching, candidates across the state, usually separated by geography and differences in unique school contexts, were able to step into each other’s classrooms virtually. In the Edthena platform, educators can record, share, and comment on videos of their teaching.

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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., Many cultural centers curate history, geography, and civic exhibits that connect the past with the present. Image via Step Out Buffalo.

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Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

Studies Weekly

The visual geography of paper has memory-linking effects that help students connect what they have read with where they saw it on a page or how far into a book it was. When students make artifacts, they own their learning, articulate their thinking, and tap into creativity and organizational thinking skills. 2019, August 22).