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Teaching StrategiesMark Rogers on Bringing Humanity into the ClassroomIn this video interview, Round Rock, Texas math teacher Mark Rogers describes how he began teaching and the role humanity plays in his work with students.Mark Rogers · Oct 14, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersFrom CNBC: Etsy for teachers? TpT becomes hub for education materialsThe Internet is a hub where virtually everything can be a commodity, and students with Web access have entry to a wealth of information. That same principle now applies to teachers.Some argue that education is a learning tool that should be free nationwide, yet some teachers are starting to cash in on the same classroom lessons they teach, with help from an online education resource called TeachersPayTeachers.com (TpT).EdCircuit Staff · Oct 13, 2015 · 1 min read
Professional DevelopmentUsing Twitter to Supercharge Your Professional DevelopmentSomething I recommend in my work with schools and districts is to leverage social media to their advantage as a professional development tool. When I ask a group of educators how many are using Twitter, either personally or professionally, I am frequently saddened by the lack of hands I see raised. Many teachers think of Twitter as something with no value in the education realm. After all, how much content can you receive in 140 characters. Just the opposite is true. Twitter might be the strongest professional development tool available – and it’s free!The secret to getting the most out of Twitter as an educator lies in knowing how to use hashtags (#) – those things we used to call the number signs last century. I would recommend educators new to Twitter do a few things to begin getting the most out of this great resource.First, if you don’t already have one, get a Twitter account. It’s fast, easy, and free. Go to www.com, click on login on the top right, and then click “New User.” Fill out just a little information and you now have a Twitter account. Be sure to complete your profile and include in that profile that you are an educator. This becomes very important when you begin building your professional learning network (PLN).Once you have an account, look for the search window on the top right next to your name. In the “Search Twitter” window, type #edchat and then return. Edchat is one of the oldest and largest education focused chats on Take a few minutes to browse the archives. Read the rich discussions that happen every week on this chat. You can also browse the archives by going to https://edchat.pbworks.com/w/page/219908/FrontPage. Every weekly Edchat conversation is archived there. Look at the listing by date and then click to read. Some of the top names in professional development are regulars on Edchat.While Edchat is it one of the largest and oldest chats on Twitter, there are scores of focused chats that might appeal to you even more. Find a chat that most appeals to you by going to https://sites.google.com/site/twittereducationchats/education-chat-calendar. This Google calendar lists all of the major chats by interest area and lets you know when they are live.Some are geographically-focused like #MOEdchat for Missouri educators or #Africaed for African educators. Others are content-focused. #ELAChat, focusing on English and Language Arts, and #Precalcchat, discussing Pre-Calculus issues, are just two examples. There are also job-alike sessions like #ElemMathChat, #SpecEdChat, and #SuptChat. At first you probably will join a chat and just watch the conversations. This is called lurking and is a perfectly acceptable way to get started in live chatting. At some point though, you will have a question or feel compelled to reply to a comment. Just compose a tweet and be sure to add the hashtag of that particular chat at the end of your tweet so it appears in the flow of conversation. That’s it!The final step in getting the most out of Twitter is to follow smart people. When you follow someone you will see his or her tweets when you log onto Most people will follow you back. The more people you follow the wider and more powerful your PLN becomes. Unlike Facebook where friending someone you really don’t know in person is frowned upon and just a bit creepy, following other educators on Twitter is widely accepted and considered smart. Start by following me @hpitler and I promise to follow you back IF you have mentioned in your profile that you are in education.Once you get involved in Twitter as a way to grow professionally, the possibilities are almost limitless. Gather research for an article or blog post by posting questions to your PLN. Receive constructive criticism on a lesson plan, presentation, or idea from other educators. Share tips and get advice on things like parent/teacher conferences and open houses. Collaborate with others to solve a specific issue at your school. Once you get started you just might become an evangelist. I know I did.Howard Pitler, Ed.D. is an author of "Classroom Instruction that Works," 2nd ed., "Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works", and "A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works," 2nd ed. He has worked with teachers and administrators internationally for over a decade to improve outcomes for kids. He was named a National Distinguished Principal by NAESP and is an Apple Distinguished Educator. He can be reached on Twitter at @hpitler, or on his website, www.hpitler.comHoward Pitler · Oct 8, 2015 · 3 min read
K-12 TeachersBBC: More than 50% of teachers in England ‘plan to quit in next two years’More than half of teachers in England (53%) are thinking of quitting in the next two years, a survey has suggested.The survey, conducted by the National Union of Teachers, found 61% of those wanting to leave blamed workload and 57% desired a better work/life balance.EdCircuit Staff · Oct 7, 2015 · 1 min read
Teacher RetentionTeacher Recruitment, Education Programs & the Economic Achievement GapIf education is to thrive again, universities must rebuild teacher training—and restore the mission to serve every child.David Greene · Oct 2, 2015 · 5 min read
Department of EducationThe Center for Public Integrity: Shift billions in prison spending to teachers, says Education SecretaryEducation Secretary Arne Duncan urged states to shift correctional spending on nonviolent offenders to teachers, especially salaries at high-poverty schools.EdCircuit Staff · Oct 1, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersForbes: 5 Money Lessons Students Should (But Usually Don’t) Learn In SchoolAs millions of American children head back to school over the next few weeks, they’re preparing for lessons in reading, writing, and math. But there’s one crucial subject that too many of today’s high schools students are missing out on: Financial literacy.EdCircuit Staff · Sep 30, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersFrom NPR: Who Are The ‘Gifted And Talented’ And What Do They Need?Ron Turiello's daughter, Grace, seemed unusually alert even as a newborn.At 7 months or so, she showed an interest in categorizing objects: She'd take a drawing of an elephant in a picture book, say, and match it to a stuffed elephant and a realistic plastic elephant.At 5 or 6 years old, when snorkeling with her family in Hawaii, she identified a passing fish correctly as a Heller's barracuda, then added, "Where are the rest? They usually travel in schools.EdCircuit Staff · Sep 29, 2015 · 1 min read
Teacher RetentionState of the Teaching ProfessionIn this edCircuit conversation, author and educator David Greene shares candid insights on the state of teaching today—examining policy and politics.David Greene · Sep 28, 2015 · 1 min read

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