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Protagonists: Sunni Winkler
Read More: Protagonists: Sunni Winkler“…I want my students to know that I’m as much of a learner as they are. I want them to see me learning and engaging with content.”
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Discourse in our Time
Read More: Discourse in our TimeThis week’s Beyond the Syllabus brings together of-the-moment public debates, critical research, and retellings of history that cause us to renew our perspective on and passion for discourse…
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Office Hours: Jamie Poskin
Read More: Office Hours: Jamie PoskinWe spoke with TeachFX Founder Jamie Poskin to learn about his inspiration for and vision of technology’s role in improving class discussions.
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Stealth Assessment
Read More: Stealth AssessmentEven without sophisticated video games at our disposal, we find Shute and Ventura’s embrace of games for formative assessment inspiring and wonder, after reading, what it might look…
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Politics, Economics, and the Lives of Teenagers
Read More: Politics, Economics, and the Lives of TeenagersAfter a pandemic, and an election, what does work look like for teenagers, and how can educators and employers work together to (re)imagine the future of teen work?
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Office Hours with Jessica Yarbro
Read More: Office Hours with Jessica Yarbro“If students are used to group discussions being just “talk,” it’s important to be up front about what, specifically, you’re doing. It’s formative.”
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Office Hours with Natalie Chapman
Read More: Office Hours with Natalie Chapman“Before, during, and after writing, there are opportunities to leverage classroom community, and I actually think that writing and discussion can both improve each other. We say that…
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Norms, Moral Correctness, and Safety in School
Read More: Norms, Moral Correctness, and Safety in SchoolThe value of norms, respect, and safety, in our country as in our schools.
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Debunking Mythologies in Art, Politics, and Medicine
Read More: Debunking Mythologies in Art, Politics, and MedicineMythologies, debunked: how newly clarified information can inspire teachers and students to discuss, and learn, better.
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Office Hours with Claire Goldsmith
Read More: Office Hours with Claire GoldsmithA conversation with Claire Goldsmith, Executive Director of Malone Schools Online Network and online learning optimist.