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5 Major Benefits of Blended Learning

Modern classrooms are slowly taking a new approach to imparting wisdom and knowledge to the upcoming generation. Traditional classroom teaching techniques are giving way to a new system of blended learning. Teachers who are embracing this new classroom style are easily reaping the benefits of having their old methods enhanced with the use of new technology. Overall, it’s the students who will benefit from this unique method of academia. Are you still unconvinced that blended learning is the way of the future? Take a look at these five major benefits of blended learning that are certain to change your mind. …

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10 Must-Have Apps for Families

If you are like most families, your schedules are jam-packed. Keeping track of all the needs of your family members is an overwhelming task. Recognizing the constant struggles parents face daily, app makers have created tools to make your family life pleasant. With these apps, your family will be more organized and connected. Cozi Cozi is a top-rated organizational app that can be synced across numerous devices. It keeps track of everyone’s calendars, to-do lists, grocery lists, and more. For example, parents can easily see who is taking which child to which after-school activity. Remember the Milk Remember the Milk …

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How to Prepare for a Parent Teacher Conference

A parent teacher conference is a meeting between you (the parent) and your child’s teacher or teachers to discuss your child’s academic progress and behavior. At the meeting, you’ll work with your child’s teacher(s) to find solutions to any academic or behavioral issues. These meetings provide a rare opportunity to talk with your child’s teachers face to face, understand exactly what’s happening at school, and advocate for your child. It’s important to be prepared, and there are several steps you can take to ensure the conference is productive. Get Informed Before the conference, gather information about your child’s performance and …

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How to Prepare for a Parent Teacher Conference

A parent teacher conference is a meeting between you (the parent) and your child’s teacher or teachers to discuss your child’s academic progress and behavior. At the meeting, you’ll work with your child’s teacher(s) to find solutions to any academic or behavioral issues. These meetings provide a rare opportunity to talk with your child’s teachers face to face, understand exactly what’s happening at school, and advocate for your child. It’s important to be prepared, and there are several steps you can take to ensure the conference is productive. Get Informed Before the conference, gather information about your child’s performance and …

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How Edtech Companies Can Sell To the International Market

Edtech is a growing market, expected to increase by 17% yearly. However, a significant part of that growth is projected outside the U.S. As international schools begin to accept edtech, the market is becoming friendly for companies. Recent changes in the U.S. market have led to a decline in funding and support for edtech, so embracing international sales will be increasingly important for long term sustainability in the industry. Though the sales trajectory admittedly still needs some work for most edtech companies. Targeting and acquiring international clients comes with different challenges than landing U.S. deals. What research and considerations does …

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How Teachers Can Model Digital Leadership For Their Students

The field of educational technology is blossoming as never before. With the proliferation of mobile devices and the abundance of free online tools, there are possibilities for educational engagement that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. But, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility, and teachers have a serious obligation to model digital leadership best practices. Here are five straightforward ways that they can do that: First, teachers can get serious about privacy and security. This means that they frequently change their passwords, use two-step authentication where it is available, and avoid falling for phishing …

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My Vision for the Future of Assessment in Education

Assessment is a big part of today’s education landscape. Most states use high-stakes assessments to measure student growth and proficiency at the end of each school year. But is this really the best way to use assessments? The future of assessment in education needs to change. In order to really reimagine the future of assessment, we must ask ourselves what the purpose of assessments really are. In their current form, assessments are used to measure everything students have learned. High-stakes end-of-year assessments are used to determine whether students pass or fail a class. These same assessments are used to judge …

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My Vision for the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Artificial Intelligence. It has many applications in education. Imagine this: students wake up in the morning and, via SMS, confirm their attendance and that they will be taking the bus. Students then receive a reply with their transportation details, which vary depending on the number of pickups and the traffic. Upon arriving at school, students meet with their tutors who have individualized learning plans given to them based on collected data and the students’ strengths. Throughout the day, students receive alerts via SMS as to lab availability, opportunities to study with peers, fire alarms, and the fastest evacuation route, and …

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How to Help Your Children Cope with Divorce

Divorce is difficult for all involved, but it can have a particularly strong impact on young children. Children may feel a sense of loss, uncertainty, confusion, and loneliness. Often, they also wonder if they’re somehow to blame for the divorce. There’s no way to make divorce an easy experience, but there are several steps you can take to make the transition less painful for your children. Talk to Your Children Together If possible, you and your co-parent should sit your children down together to explain the divorce. Explain in simple terms that your kids can understand, and be sure that …

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How to Help Your Children Cope with Divorce

Divorce is difficult for all involved, but it can have a particularly strong impact on young children. Children may feel a sense of loss, uncertainty, confusion, and loneliness. Often, they also wonder if they’re somehow to blame for the divorce. There’s no way to make divorce an easy experience, but there are several steps you can take to make the transition less painful for your children. Talk to Your Children Together If possible, you and your co-parent should sit your children down together to explain the divorce. Explain in simple terms that your kids can understand, and be sure that …

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