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Shakiyya Bland February 9, 2021

Teaching Math Isn’t Just About Numbers. It’s About Us.

Master Teacher Shakiyya Bland shares her journey with mathematics and how math belongs to all of us, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability....
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January 5, 2021

Meaningful Tasks: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences in Remote Learning

Remote learning should still engage students. Coach Lauren Jackson shares how purpose, strategy, and modality can help you design meaningful tasks....
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Krystal Bankston December 1, 2020

Getting Organized: Creating Systems for Distance or Hybrid Learning

Building a sustainable hybrid learning environment is challenging. Coach Krystal Bankston shares four areas to systemize to improve your remote teaching practice....
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver November 3, 2020

How Do I Get Students to Turn in their Work? Tips for Asynchronous Learning

Coach Caitlin Macleod-Bluver shares 3 growth areas if you're struggling to engage students in asynchronous online learning: ownership, collaboration, and relationships....
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Student using laptop at home
BetterLesson October 27, 2020

300+ Adobe Strategies to Foster Creativity and Student Engagement

These free Adobe instructional strategies for middle school, high school, and higher education work in distance, hybrid, or blended learning classrooms. They're designed to inspire students and teach the skills they need to succeed in school and in the future....
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver September 15, 2020

How Do I Increase Student Engagement in Distance Learning?

Keeping students engaged during distance learning can be tough. Learn some tips to ensure students are actively learning during the synchronous time....
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Emma Siesfeld August 25, 2020

Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies that Work, Even in Remote Learning

Coach Emma Siesfeld shares 5 fundamental tenets of trauma-informed teaching and strategies....
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver July 28, 2020

Teaching in a Hybrid Learning Model: 3 Ways to Use In-School Time

An essential part of creating a hybrid learning plan is making the most of your in-person time. Here are 3 things to keep in mind when planning for the fall....
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Emma Siesfeld July 14, 2020

Distance Learning: How One Teacher Engaged K-2 Students with Disabilities

Learn how a teacher supported and engaged her K-2 students with disabilities while shifting to distance learning due to the pandemic. ...
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