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How Digital Calendar Management Empowers Professors and Students

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In a piece for Inside Higher Ed , Florida State University professor Michael Furman petitions for the continued hosting of virtual office hours even after campuses have fully returned to in-person classes. This same reality should apply to the dynamics of engagement between students and their professors.

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Professors Try Teaching With TikTok. But It’s Not for ‘Boring, Lecturing Things.’

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the professor says, “Have I analyzed five forces or only four,” referring to a management theory known as Porter’s Five Forces. The professor admits it’s “corny stuff,” but he says he was inspired by watching other top TikTok influencers, such as the performer Drake. Except, instead of saying “Have I fired six shots or only five today?”

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What One Startup Founder Learned in Her Quest to Change How Profs Communicate With Students

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Her premise was that a key link between professors and students was broken. Specifically, she felt that emails between professors and students led to inequalities when it came to which students understood material or got clarifications on how to do assignments. She called her startup Piazza. program at Stanford University.

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18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video

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Backchannel Devices: Enhance classroom communication. Class Websites: Centralize classroom resources and communication. Backchannel communication tools like Padlet and Twitter create a collaborative classroom environment where students can ask questions and share ideas in real time.

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Warm-ups–Watch the video

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Blogging fosters communication and feedback among classmates. Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible. Presentation boards encourage student collaboration and sharing.

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What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

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A backchannel refers to a secondary, often informal, communication channel that runs parallel to the main communication channel. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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The Secret to Successful Essay Writing: 10 Proven Tips to Level Up

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Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. A well-written essay captures the reader’s interest and communicates its message effectively. Professors and teachers appreciate clear, logical, and well-supported arguments.