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Data for political discussions
Politics is regarded as a touchy area for classroom discussions. As college profs, we were officially warned to be careful when we discussed issues and to be sensitive to taking sides. I must admit this “advice” was difficult to follow. … Continue reading
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Teacher Shortages
It is late in the “hiring season” and some schools have yet to staff their classrooms. This challenge has reached the level it has generated coverage by the NY Times (North Dakota was not mentioned, but it appears the state … Continue reading
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Accept, reject, but don’t modify
The issue of whether users have a right to modify content to suit their personal preferences and convenience gets me started. If my reference here is too obtuse, I am describing the capability various technology providers offer to avoid ads. … Continue reading
YouTube Control
Google offers app administrators greater control over what students can view on YouTube. This feature is integrated directly into the Google Apps Admin console under YouTube settings [Apps > Additional Google services > YouTube]. In addition to restricting video content, admins will be able … Continue reading
Some teachers improve but we are not sure how
A study (The New Teacher Project) implemented a study attempting to determine what professional development strategy or strategies could be associated with improved teaching. This is what I would call an atheoretical study – measure an outcome and see what … Continue reading
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Old is new (again)
When in a cynical mood (which can occur frequently), it seems to me that educational innovations are very often rediscovery (without attribution) or rehashes of older ideas. Growth mindset = effort attribution Flipping = preparing for class Individual progress = the … Continue reading
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