Finding Success in Virtual Learning
Meeting students’ needs by building relationships, identifying learning intentions, and creating success criteria
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Designing Online Instruction: What Makes for Effective Learning
Pushing Our Pedagogy
Most middle school educators have spent at least some time in the virtual classroom this year, and especially in March when each minute of class time took hours of prep work to translate from traditional modes into digital ones. It’s safe to say that we have all developed new tech skills that will serve us
Professional Preparation and Credentialing of Middle Level Teachers
Executive Summary Overview Summary Paragraph The middle years are the second largest time of cognitive, physical and behavioral development outside of infancy for the human body. Middle level students are developing their outlooks, experimenting with forming opinions, fostering academic stamina, developing their emotional well being, and determining their place in the civic, social and economic
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Key to Motivation: Student Agency
Keeping learning relevant and engaging by putting middle school students in charge Note: Student Agency is a HUGE part of middle school identity and success. For this issue’s column, I’ve asked education expert, LeAnn Nickelsen, to join me in presenting the case for elevating its importance in our teaching during the pandemic, and for practical
It’s a “Selfie” Thing: The Role of Artifacts in Teacher Evaluation
Don’t be afraid to document your achievements as an effective instructor.
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