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Oct 27 2011
Source: NYSCI
By asking good questions, teachers can further student thinking, incite student curiosity and help students learn to question and explore the world around them. Watch this video to learn more!
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Oct 27 2011
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KWL (what you know, what you want to know, and what you learned) is a teaching strategy that helps teachers assess student understanding and interest.
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Mar 21 2011
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The way you arrange the physical layout of your classroom can affect student performance. Classroom management, flow, lesson objectives and the needs of your students’ are all factors to consider.
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Mar 24 2011
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Demonstrations can be a powerful way to encourage students to ask questions and engage in the inquiry process -- without using expensive materials or taking up a lot of time.
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May 26 2011
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In this video, learn innovative strategies that different teachers are using for teaching English Language Learners.
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Oct 27 2011
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Group work can be a great way for students to practice skills they will need for STEM careers, while also building their confidence, enabling peer teaching and learning and an improved final product. It also allows for authentic assessment and increased communication between teachers and students. Watch this video to...
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May 26 2011
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In this video, learn how to make a rubric, a scoring guide that evaluates a student’s performance against a range of criteria rather than a single numerical score.
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Oct 27 2011
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Because students have different learning styles and needs, differentiated instruction allows for flexible, student-centered learning.
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Jun 23 2011
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Properly graphing and charting data is an important skill for students to master, but students often miss the point of why they are creating graphs. This video explores an exercise which can be used to help students select the right style of graph depending on the type of information they...
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Oct 27 2011
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Utilizing current events as teachable moments can make abstract science concepts relevant and exciting to students. Watch this video to learn more!
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Jun 23 2011
Source: NYSCI
STEM is a commonly used acronym, but what does STEM actually mean? This presentation provides you with insight into what STEM is and how it can enhance teacher instruction.
