By reading this background paper, you will learn more about the model of effective communication that is the focus of
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Cameras in every K-12 classroom
Concerned Parents and Lawmakers “Recently, lawmakers in Iowa penned a bill that, if passed, would have required cameras in every
The role of a school leader
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50 crazy ideas to change education
I just read this article by Terry Heick. Although it is influenced by an American way of thinking school, at
Lessons to learn from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ singer, has died at 74 The news about the death of Meat Loaf made
What can you stop doing?
Interesting question I just read this dialogue on LinkedIn. Will Richardson has Keynoted at our school and he can always
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to
The brain-changing benefits of exercise
What if I told you there was something that you can do right now that would have an immediate, positive benefit
Why Education Is About To Reach A Crisis Of Epic Proportions
Almost half of teachers are thinking about leaving their jobs. Where does that leave America? I just read this article
Don’t break that chain
This is how to become a little bit better every single day. Sound advice from Daniel H. Pink this week.
New ways to learn English pronunciation
How to improve your English with YouGlish I’m sure you know how to use different methods to hear how a
The Ultimate Plagiarism Guide: How to Detect and Prevent It
When the emphasis is on prevention We talk about it all the time in school it seems. How to detect
The value of adding technology to language learning
Expanding Pedagogical Capacity by Rethinking Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition This article is found in the TESL Canada Journal /revue
Teachers’ attitudes towards the children in their classrooms
Three school roles for students Student, receptive learner, and active learner. This article is based on a research paper: Review of Educational Research Fall
How to Tap Memory Systems to Deepen Learning
Memorization can get a bad rap in education debates, conjuring images of mindless repetition or a “drill and kill” pedagogy.