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It is Time For Schools to Seriously Consider BYOT

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] As society continues to move forward in terms of innovation, technology, and global connectivity, schools are being stymied by relentless cuts to education. This is why the time is now for districts and schools to seriously consider developing a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative.

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Good vs Great Teachers: My Ravitch Response

A Principal's Reflections

However, I was very taken aback by this statement that she made referencing 21st Century Skills, " And, to the extent that it is about pushing more technology into the schools, it is pointless, as technology will never take the place of good teachers." Sound classroom management skills. Do not settle for being good.

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Mitigating #EdTech Issues in the Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

With all the promise that educational technology holds, several pitfalls are always on the minds of educators. The top two issues that commonly come up in my talks with educators are the technology (Internet, hardware, devices, apps) not working or off-task behavior on the part of students.

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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

ED Surge

Its the best-kept secret in education, to be a school librarian, Rhue says with pride. I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. I was hired and became a school librarian but I thought I wanted to make a bigger impact by becoming a classroom teacher. I'm an educator. Its a treat.

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A Needed Revolution

A Principal's Reflections

Education needs a revolution of ideas, pedagogy, and the very way in which we talk about teaching and learning. Classroom Management - Simply put, teachers cannot force a child to do anything they do not want to do. Teachers must reach out and engage parents and utilize them as key players in their child’s education.

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference. By the time our two-year commitment ended, only 64 of us remained.

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Learning to teach from naughty avatars

The Hechinger Report

University of Virginia researchers find that classroom simulations, combined with coaching, help prospective teachers improve their classroom management skills. Credit: Courtesy of the Curry School of Education and Human Development. Related: Student teachers fail test about how kids learn, nonprofit finds.

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