Category: Multi-disciplinary
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School’s Out, But Not for Teachers: 5 Key Things to Keep in Mind Before Summer Break
As the end of the school year approaches, teachers face a flurry of activity as they wrap up their classes and prepare for the next school year. Amidst the chaos, it’s important for teachers to take the time to reflect on the past year and plan for the future. In this post, we’ll explore five…
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Challenge- Based Learning: A Fun and Engaging Way to Learn
Guest blog by Sara Wills, a Digital Learning Coach from Mansfield ISD. Challenge-based learning is an innovative approach to education that focuses on problem-solving and encourages students to work together to find solutions. This type of learning involves students in hands-on, real-world activities that are both challenging and engaging. The goal is to help students…
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Turning the Question
Guest blog by Dr. Michelle Hurst, Secondary Science Coordinator in Mansfield ISD. One of our core practices in our department is inquiry. Each book or article offers its own version of a definition but I like the Smithsonian’s explanation the best: “Inquiry-based science adopts an investigative approach to teaching and learning where students are provided with opportunities…
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Unwrap 5 Sweet Ideas to use Google Slides in the Writing Classroom
Guest blog by Autumn Riley, Digital Learning Coach in Mansfield ISD Finding the right tools and strategies to support our students’ writing can be a treat, and what could be sweeter than incorporating the tasty digital tools of Google Slides into our classrooms? Slides might not be your typical go to writing tool, but it…
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AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges
This article was written completely by AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the field of education by transforming the way we learn, teach, and assess knowledge. In this essay, we will explore some of the ways that AI is being used in education and the potential benefits and challenges it presents. One…
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National Board Certification Series: Component 2
There is so much information out there regarding TIA and the new National Board Certification, that I felt it was very important to go into detail and cover the information in a series. With so many benefits- what would teachers not be lining up to take part in this amazing opportunity? Recognized as the “gold…
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National Board Certification Series: Is it right for me?
There is so much information out there regarding TIA and the new National Board Certification, that I felt it was very important to go into detail and cover the information in a series. With so many benefits- what would teachers not be lining up to take part in this amazing opportunity? Recognized as the “gold…
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Advanced Training Series: TCEA Certifications
There are always so many different opportunities out there for training, but they usually come with a few barriers such as time, location of the activity, and quality. Fear not! I have found several AMAZING opportunities worth the time investment, either free or very reasonable. These training/ courses or cohorts will leave you excited about…
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Advanced Training Series: ISTE Certification
There are always so many different opportunities out there for training, but they usually come with a few barriers such as time, location of the activity, and quality. Fear not! I have found several AMAZING opportunities worth the time investment, either free or very reasonable. These training/ courses or cohorts will leave you excited about…
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Advanced Training Series: Adobe
There are always so many different opportunities out there for training, but they usually come with a few barriers such as time, location of the activity, and quality. Fear not! I have found several AMAZING opportunities worth the time investment, either free or very reasonable. These training/ courses or cohorts will leave you excited about…
Vision in Practice 