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Teaching “Well” – Finding Your Path During Challenging Times – Part 1
Teacher stress and well-being continue to be concerns, post-pandemic. Teachers consistently report that they are being asked to do more with less and that current work expectations are overwhelming and unsustainable. As society continues to become more complex, schools mirror this reality. Increasingly, teachers experience high levels of stress, lower job satisfaction and signs of …
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Episode 8: Make Math Moments Through Analyzing Data & Probability
In Episode 8, we conclude our exploration of Relationships and Proportional Reasoning. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving problems involving probability solving mean, median, and mode. Zoom Webinar – Presentation Presenter: Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr Audience: Grades K-12 RESOURCES: learn.makemathmoments.com/task/scavenger-hunt [Data Management] https://tapintoteenminds.com/3act-math/doritos-roulette-hot-or-not/ [Probability] learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks knowledgehook.com (Snapshots tool) …
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Moving Beyond the “Curriculum Checklist”
When looking at curriculum documents, it may seem like there’s a never-ending number of expectations. How can we be sure to properly address all of them? How do we do so using an inquiry approach? If you are concerned that an inquiry approach requires more thinking and questioning time, you may wonder how you will …
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Using iPads to Demonstrate Student Understanding
Do you have access to iPads in your class? Perhaps even just one? How can these devices be used to support students demonstrating their knowledge? This introductory session will look at various apps that can be used to help students demonstrate their understanding: Recording audio to make avatars tell a story Writing and recording songs …
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MIA: Managing Information and Attention
Having any issues managing the speed and quantity of information in your world? Find yourself distracted? Notice that kids are having more trouble paying attention? In this session, learn about the work of Sherry Turkle, Howard Rheingold, Nicholas Carr and other experts who are exploring both the benefits and challenges of ubiquitous, fast-paced technologies. Leave with some …