Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 15, 2024

With the growing accessibility of generative AIs, haptic technologies and open-source software, this Teaching Anthropology Special Issue asks; ‘how is anthropological knowledge production changing in this fast growing socio-technological era?’ What is the ‘anthropological text’ in light of generative AI?

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TeachThought

JULY 18, 2024

A few thoughts– Teaching is a lot work. It depends on factors, including building and climate, mindset, relationships with parents, student engagement, and classroom management, the function of various standards in your teaching and curriculum, the quality of the PLCs—if they are used in your building—and so on.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Some of the rules included using the word “I” instead of “we or us” and bringing lessons learned outside of the room, but not sharing anyone’s personal information. Many even created special offices or programs in the hopes of teaching students how to talk with people they may disagree with. Let’s be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

I teach third grade, when young readers typically transition from developing readers to fluent ones, and it’s at this stage that they’re ready to begin to analyze texts on a deeper level. Whether you teach ELA or another content area, chances are your students read in your class. What I mean is I’m looking for annotations.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in 1995. But it’s practically absent from the way our kids learn.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These days, computing power and algorithms have advanced to the level where neuroscience and AI are helping to inform each other, and even challenge our traditional understanding of what thinking is all about, he says. What has really been revealed is that we don't understand what ‘understanding’ is,” says Sejnowski.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. It is not a substitute for teaching and leading but an on-demand support that can help save time and maximize your impact.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Listen to my interview with Blake Harvard ( transcript ): Sponsored by Boclips Classroom and Brisk Teaching This page contains Amazon Affiliate and Bookshop.org links. Sometimes its the smallest details that separate effective teaching from teaching that misses the mark. Today we’re going to look at three of these.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. Diverse Perspectives: HQIM represents diverse perspectives and experiences, providing tools for culturally responsive teaching. High-quality civics and U.S.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 19, 2025

Listen to my interview with Jen Serravallo ( transcript ): Sponsored by Wix Tomorrow and Brisk Teaching This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Jen Serravallo In her newest book, Teaching Reading Across the Day , she gives us nine research-backed lesson structures for explicitly teaching reading across all content areas.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

This awareness allows us to identify our strengths, recognize the gaps, and make informed decisions about the steps we need to take. This information can help identify areas of strength and weakness, allowing leaders to target resources and interventions effectively. subject matter expertise, pedagogical skills, collaboration) and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Leveraging Media Strategically When I work with teachers, I encourage them to use media to offload some of the explanations and information they present live from the front of the room. Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

These unprecedented and uncertain times have spawned a paradigm shift in the way teaching and learning are conducted. It is necessary for schools and districts to prepare for quick and seamless direction changes so teaching and learning continuity is maintained.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Alpaca and Brisk Teaching Every January for the last ten years, we have chosen a small collection of tech tools we think are worth checking out. NotebookLM notebooklm.google.com NotebookLM is designed to help users understand information by asking questions of the information itself.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

It intertwines innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of inclusivity into the very fabric of districts and schools. Below is more detailed information on the components of the system. Effective teaching is a dynamic endeavor that revolves around several key aspects.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Successful remote learning is dependent on the consistent utilization of effective teaching strategies and pedagogy that empowers all kids to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways. Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. Collaborative exchanges among peers, teachers, authors, and mentors can turn a simple student writing product into a multifaceted and informative artifact.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

Take this definition from Learning Technologies: Hybrid learning combines face-to-face and online teaching into one cohesive experience. The image below begins to visualize what this could look like as schools begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Check out this post for more detailed information.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 3, 2024

Listen to the interview with Blake Harvard: Sponsored by Listenwise and Khan Academy Kids Please allow me to describe an all-too-common situation that has occurred in probably every teacher’s classroom: You teach your heart out. Novice and expert learners experience and process information differently.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

Below are some of the highlights: Oh, my goodness, this was exactly what I needed because I am involved in Intervention and Extension Training at my place of work and this information was so helpful. The webinar provided a great deal of relevant information and strategies to integrate personalized learning in learning environments.

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Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 14, 2024

So, students must have lessons that focus on teaching the election. Thankfully, teaching the election will be a fun, exciting, and motivational process with The Political Socialization Lesson , Campaign Finance Lesson , and Electoral College Lesson ! Teaching the Electoral Process The electoral process is a cornerstone of a democracy.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. I have encouraged giving frequent quizzes , think-pair-shares , and teaching students to use flashcards , but there are a lot of other ways to do it.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Some may require more time to process information, while others may excel in self-directed learning. Anywhere learning allows students to access up-to-date information, courses, and resources at their fingertips. Work to maintain quality standards for content and teaching methods.

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Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Megan Sumeracki Megan is the co-author of the book Ace That Test: A Student’s Guide to Learning Better ( Amazon | Bookshop.org ), and a team member on the fantastic site The Learning Scientists , where a group of scientists share all kinds of useful information about how we learn. “And the PowerPoint isn’t necessarily the problem.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

While each has unique benefits, they all help move teaching and learning from a state of equality to equity. I realized that I have separate posts and images on all four of these blended learning strategies and thought it might be a good idea to curate this information that educators have found valuable to create a resource.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

In a recent post, I shared the Purposeful Use of Technology for Learning (PUTL) framework as a means to develop a foundation and inform how technology can be used to support learner-driven experiences and outcomes. Otherwise, isolated instances of success will be the only outcome. Below you can view the updated image.

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Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This includes helping them to become informed, empathetic, active, and responsible citizens. This means teaching students about the past, how it impacts the future, and why living in the present is crucial. Thankfully, the Equal Rights Project is the perfect way to teach this! Students will love diving into this project.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Instead, my call to action is to fight the urge to teach the way you were taught and lead the way you were led. When this mindset is combined with silos erected to protect ourselves and organizations from external information and new ideas, it becomes clearer why transformational change is often just an idea that never gets put into motion.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. The Relevant Thinking Framework is a powerful tool that educators can use to enhance learning outcomes by aligning teaching methods with how students learn most effectively.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom. Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. For some of us, lesson plans were works of art; each one was a testament to our dedication and passion for teaching. There is a great deal on the plates of teachers and administrators.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 25, 2021

Here is a short excerpt from Chapter 1: If we are to develop students who think disruptively, we must examine and reflect on our current teaching and learning practices. It’s time to challenge the status quo when it comes to teaching and learning in our classrooms. Contact them HERE for more information.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Naturally, all this is causing concern among some educators, who see students off-loading the hard work of synthesizing information to AI at a pace never before possible. From a teaching, learning standpoint, that's pretty concerning to me,” he says. Most of the tools are free, and do their work in seconds with the click of a button.

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Sociology Teaching Education Educational Technology 143

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2020

For more information on various hybrid models, check out this detailed piece from Education Week. Remote learners can be placed in the same rotation to eliminate the back and forth that often occurs when trying to teach both groups simultaneously. During this day, students are all remote and working on asynchronous tasks.

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Moler's Musing

JANUARY 10, 2025

This week, I focused on balancing structured teaching with interactive activities. Teaching the principles of the Constitution is one of my favorite units, but the constraints of the textbook and deadlines imposed by common assessments make it hard to teach the way I know my students need. citizenship test. The Lesson Plan 1.

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