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Guiding Students through the Crisis in Ukraine

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Here are great ideas for how to address the difficult topic of war in the Ukraine, from Ask a Tech Teacher collaborator, Christian Miraglia, recently retired from teaching after thirty-six years: 24/7. Essential Skills. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news.

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Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology

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Norah covers so many great topics, I’ve been a long-time subscriber, always coming away a little smarter and up-to-date on teaching our youngest learners. A topic dear to me–and one I get lots of questions about–is teaching Kindergartners to Tech. I have to break the news to them that isn’t true.

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Getting Older Students Excited About Science Class

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As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. By showcasing real-world relevance, you are making the subject more relatable and interesting.

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Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology

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Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill. I have to break the news to them that isn’t true. I was buried under lesson plans, grades, and parent meetings. I remember suggesting to my principal that he ease my schedule by eliminating tech for kindergartners.

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3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class

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If you ask seventh and eighth graders what their hardest subject is, they’ll hands down tell you it’s math. US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams. US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams.

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Technology and Explanation in Modern Education

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Her article today can be summed up by a line in the last paragraph: “ Technology is not your enemy…” Educators aim to equip students with an understanding of the world, its fragility, & opportunities, by teaching them various common subjects like math, language, or science. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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How to Teach Social Media Safety

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Someone, but not them… Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Amy Williams, has four bottom line issues that any teacher can cover and as many as possible at each grade level should: Educators have always had the challenging task of teaching our children reading, writing and arithmetic, among many other subjects. Nothing is private.

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