Vicki A. Davis's Blog, page 65
May 1, 2019
How to Give Effective Feedback that Works
Teachers spend hours giving effective feedback only to have students not respond or use it to improve. In this case, one could argue that the teacher isn’t giving effective feedback because it is not being used to learn. Twelve-year English teacher turned principal Jordan Catapano helps us have more effective feedback that actually works to improve learning.
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April 30, 2019
Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech
Nicol Howard on episode 482
Dr. Nicol R. Howard champions digital equity issues for children. What are those issues? How can we help? Today we take a dive into digital equity and the issues we should all consider — and it is not just those with poverty who may not have access. Hear the surprising thing realized at the end of the show.
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April 29, 2019
How to Get Motivated This Monday Morning
Pat Hensley on episode 481 of the 10-minute teacher
Preventing burnout, finding the right colleagues, communication, the struggle with perfection… these topics are just some of the encouragements that 30-year special education teacher-turned-college-professor Pat Hensley has for teachers everywhere. Also author of The Successful Teacher’s Handbook, this South Carolina teacher has a message of hope and encouragement from her experience in education that will help all of us get motivated this Mo...
April 26, 2019
How to Empower Students With Timely Knowledge Using “The Week”
The Week is a valuable current events resource with timely information that helps students build their knowledge of current events. As I’ve reviewed The Week, I believe this is a valuable resource for teachers to use because the week surveys a variety of news sources that students can access and read. Each week comes with a lesson guide to help you plan and select appropriate topics of conversation.
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This blog post is sponsored by The Week. All opinions are my own.As we work to integrate nonfic...
April 25, 2019
5 Things to Know About Gen Z Kids
Shalini Shankar or episode 480 of the 10-Minute Teacher
Shalini Shankar has been studying Generation Z. From spelling bee’s to sports, this generation seems to be professionalizing their childhood. Learn more about this generation so you can be a better teacher for them.
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How Can We Help Lonely Kids and Improve School Safety?
Joe Fatheree on episode 479 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
Joe Fatheree helped co-organize a recent national summit on school safety in the United States. In today’s show, Joe talks about the summit, what schools are doing nationwide on safety, and the need to help lonely children who are struggling.
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April 24, 2019
Standards-Based Grading: How to Start the Journey
Nicole Naditz on episode 478
Standards-based grading — where students are assessed by specific standards — is being discussed or implemented in many districts. Today we talk to an award-winning French teacher turned Instructional Technology Program Manager who can help us understand the pitfalls and possibilities of successful implementation. Nicole Naditz will also give us advice for getting started with standards-based grading as well.
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April 23, 2019
11 Essential Chrome Extensions (And a New Browser)
Vicki Davis on Episode 477 of the 10-Minute Teacher
Extensions can be useful, helpful tools for parents and teachers. There are pitfalls and pluses from each extension and ways to use them in the classroom. In this show, I’ll share eleven essential chrome extensions and information on the new web browser, Brave, and why people are using it. In the show notes, I share the links. Enjoy!
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April 21, 2019
5 Tips to Help Students Feel Valued in the Classroom
Crystal Willis on episode 476 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
Students need to feel valued. Today’s featured educator Crystal Willis from Instagram and TpT as “SunflowersandSped” shares five important tips to help students feel valued. From noticing strengths to not making a simple mistake that makes people feel dumb — Crystal has practical tips to help all of us better make children feel loved.
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April 20, 2019
What Happened When I Deleted All My Social Media Apps
Productivity and Living an Epic Life
When is the last time you watched the sunrise? It is such an amazing experience to watch the Master Artisan spray His graffiti of joy upon the sky and reveal to our heart His vast horizon of hope! How about you?
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