Mind mapping is a tool for a student to visually organize information. It can be used in any discipline, particularly big concepts like biology.
Professional Development
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Teacher Mental Health: A National Dilemma
5 minutes readThis generation of educators is experiencing a rising level of stress that is affecting collective teacher mental health.
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Does Memorization Still Matter in Education?
by Andrew Cohen4 minutes readBrainscape’s CEO, Andrew Cohen, breaks down the interplay between knowledge acquisition, memorization, and skill development in education.
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A Successful Career Development Program in Action
by Chaz Austin & Mary Cannon6 minutes readMy Doctoral Dissertation was Integrating a Career Development Course Program into a College Curriculum. And Mary Cannon, SUNY Geneseo, did that.
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Agile in the Civics Classroom
6 minutes readAgile in the Civics Classroom provides a way for people to collaborate on diverse teams, share information, adapt to new challenges, and problem-solve.
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Kanban Board Keys for Teacher Success
5 minutes readThe function of a Kanban board is to open lines of communication between teams. These tips can support teachers in operating these functions.
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Curriculum Planning for Students with Additional Needs
5 minutes readDeveloping a Curriculum for students with additional needs requires strategies including OPTIMIZE planning, blocking, and interleaving practice.
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How to Tell if Your Edtech Integration is Successful
5 minutes readThe goal of any edtech integration should be to advance student learning outcomes. How do you properly assess those outcomes and the impact of your technology?
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Revisiting the Power of Independent Reading
by Marie Havran3 minutes readFor effective independent reading, students must spend a substantial amount of time applying reading skills and strategies taught to them to reach proficiency.
