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The posts in this category cover various subjects related to education that students of all ages might find informative and useful.
Finding a balance between the ability to cooperate independence is tricky. However, it doesn’t mean that teachers don’t have solutions. The 3 Before Me method is a perfect example of how educators can teach problem-solving skills without making a compromise.
Online learning has some significant benefits, but for students living with neurodivergent traits, it can be problematic. Teachers need to work alongside parents to ensure all students get the chance for a fulfilling educational experience. Here are a few things to consider:
Alongside the arts, STEM subjects are explored not just as a path toward academic advancement but as the skills today’s kids need to successfully navigate the adult world they’ll be stepping into. Let’s take a closer look at how STEM in schools sets children up for their future careers.
The past year has been difficult for many students, but especially for those living with disabilities. Teachers and parents can best help them overcome the challenges of online learning by communicating about their ongoing needs and working to obtain appropriate accommodations, as well as maintaining students’ wellness.
Designing personalized learning paths for students is still a work in progress, with so many variables that affect the degree of personalization. As education technologies develop in this direction, educators will be able to improve their work further and achieve better results
As digital citizens, students need to be aware of their behavior online, that it can have good and bad consequences, both for themselves and for others. Here are the 9 elements of Digital Citizenship your students need to know:
No matter how old students are, they need to know first how to protect themselves from a cyber attack. That’s why it’s important to teach them about antivirus software, how to create and manage the most secure passwords, the risks of public Wi-Fi connections, how to identify potential cyber-scams and also that they should report any suspicious activity to the responsible adult.
One very low hanging fruit that can help you as a teacher improve the online learning experience for struggling students comes in the form of browser extensions. These are usually available on multiple browsers and help solve various little issues students might encounter while using the internet. What’s more, they also enhance the user experience of those who don’t struggle.
Good cybersecurity practices are as essential as knowing the safety protocols needed prior to crossing the street. As the future is leaning heavily toward the digital frontier, educators need to roll with the times in order to help their students prepare. Knowing a thing or two about cybersecurity do’s and don’ts can also help the educator in their own lives and in future classrooms they hold.
Students have an innate desire to learn that needs to be nurtured. This can be achieved through teaching practices that encourage learning autonomy, relatedness, and competence, the three core elements of the Self Determination Theory.
