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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.
Student self-efficacy is an essential component of online education. Since hybrid teaching is on track to become a major part of the schooling system, teachers need to find the strategies that make students feel confident in their ability to learn online.
The Covid-19 pandemic has upended our lives, but it has also given opportunities for education to evolve and change for the better. Hopefully, all the advancements we’ve made in such troubled times will set the pace for future development.
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.
