I am in my 25th year in education, and I can say, without any compunction, that it is more difficult to be a teacher now than it ever has been in my career. The problem is not what you think it would be. It is a challenge to be a teacher for one simple reason; you never know what is going to be the next topic of turmoil.
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EducatorsK-12 TeachersedLeadersAdministratorsCovid-19
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Risk Management for K-12 Schools
12 minutes readRisk management for k-12 can influence behaviors and choices involving field trips, sporting events, extra-curricular activities, and classroom teaching,
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In an ever changing education landscape we must prioritize play and imagination for students, this is a guide to foster required creativity.
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EducatorsK-12 TeachersAdministratorsProfessional DevelopmentHybrid and Remote Learning
Using The 12 Agile Principles In Education
4 minutes read10 Agile Principles that can be used in Education, Using agile principles in the classroom introduces students to scaffolding and practice of AI-Proof skills
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Methanol in K12 is a preventable hazard and many high school science departments have methanol in their chemical store rooms.
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Online LearningSchool SafetySTEAM in Education
Better Science and STEM Safety Approaches for New Teachers
12 minutes readNew Teacher Science and STEM Safety Approaches – Safer science is critical for the teacher as an instructor and employee and for the student as a learner.
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Digital citizenship instruction is not one size fits all. Even as schools are striving to ensure their students are taught digital citizenship, not every student is reached.
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The Reason Why Teachers Don’t Do Innovative Teaching Methods
by Todd Stanley6 minutes readIn order for students to be innovators, their teachers need to use innovative teaching methods. If we take a chance, there is no telling where we can take it.
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Augmented and virtual realityOn the WireOnline Learning
Avantis Education launches Eduverse, a safe and secure ‘metaverse’ for...
3 minutes readAvantis Education announces the launch of Eduverse – a ground-breaking new online platform that gives students access to a K-12 metaverse. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences. They can interact with each other as avatars, all in a secure and controlled environment, inside and outside of the classroom.
