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Overcoming Language Learning Barriers With Classroom Management Tools

TeachThought

Use Classroom Management Platforms and Other Tools to Overcome Barriers in Learning a Language contributed by Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport Teaching a language, whether for ESL students or those learning something new like French or Spanish requires largely the same teaching skills as any other subject. Challenge No.

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It's Not a Technology Issue

A Principal's Reflections

Students do this all the time when dictator-like policies and rules govern technology use. The other issue is a classroom management one. Obviously kids can use technology to do this now as well. Did you ever break any school rules that you didn't agree with? The behavior argument that many make is flawed.

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Teaching with Primary Sources in Social Studies

Studies Weekly

Primary sources include: Personal correspondence and diaries Government and civil documents Speeches and oral histories Audio and video recordings Photographs and posters Unfortunately, most textbooks provide just facts and figures, not an immersive experience.

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Edtech Has Grown More Common, More Global and More Sophisticated. What’s Next?

ED Surge

Why it matters: The federal government spent almost $2 billion on tutoring over the course of 2020 and 2021, and venture capitalists followed suit in 2022, investing more than $300 million in tutoring companies. Industry heavyweight Canvas bought Learn Platform , citing the company’s capabilities in assessing product efficacy as a rationale.

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Can ‘Linguistic Fingerprinting’ Guard Against AI Cheating?

ED Surge

I think the Department of Education or local governments need to establish AI literacy as a core competency in schools. Classroom management is a delicate balance. You're always managing kids' emotions, and where they're at that day, and your own emotions, too. and the teacher goes, ‘Any use is too much.’

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OPINION: Why are schools that predominately serve black and brown students consistently underfunded?

The Hechinger Report

Consequently, classrooms ballooned to 40 or 50 students, and many lacked proper air-conditioning units during 90-degree days. In response, teachers struggled with classroom management; parents complained about teachers’ inabilities to instruct students and manage classrooms; and student altercations increased.

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More companies open on-site child care to help employees juggle parenting and jobs

The Hechinger Report

In the absence of government intervention and investment, a lot of businesses have been stepping up to make sure that their employees can access affordable child care,” said Samantha Melvin, an assistant research professor at the Erikson Institute, an independent graduate school for early childhood education.