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  • The Hardest Year Of My Life: Exploring CPTSD And Childhood Trauma May 31, 2023
    CPTSD is a complex, often debilitating response caused by events over a period of time--anywhere from months to an entire childhood. The post The Hardest Year Of My Life: Exploring CPTSD And Childhood Trauma appeared first on TeachThought.
  • How To Learn Through Play: A Spectrum For Teachers May 30, 2023
    From genius hour to scripted curriculum, this model acts as a framework to illustrate how to teach through play. The post How To Learn Through Play: A Spectrum For Teachers appeared first on TeachThought.
  • We’re Hiring A Curricula Developer May 28, 2023
    If interested in being a TeachThought curricula developer, email me telling me why you're interested and why you think you'd be a good fit. The post We’re Hiring A Curricula Developer appeared first on TeachThought.
  • How A Simple Checklist Can Improve Learning May 27, 2023
    Used effectively, checklists can improve learning by helping students develop awareness processes, goals, and priorities. The post How A Simple Checklist Can Improve Learning appeared first on TeachThought.
  • What The Research Says About Project-Based Learning May 26, 2023
    A popular teaching and learning strategy, PBL is increasingly gaining traction in education. But is Project-Based Learning researched-based? The post What The Research Says About Project-Based Learning appeared first on TeachThought.
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  • Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 30 May 29, 2023
    The month of May has flown by, and we hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend! Now you can catch up on what’s trending in EdTech news with this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup. We’ll cover: The Pandemic’s Effects Political Happenings Insights from Experts The Pandemic’s Effects While health mandates have all […]
  • This Summer at DE May 29, 2023
    Summer is supposed to be fun—and summer learning should be, too! Whether you’re looking for curriculum support, new content, at-home activities for students, or professional learning resources, DE is here to help you make this summer one to remember! New games from Arcademics! Grades K-8 Boost learning and engagement with 14 new skill-building multiplayer math […]
  • Strengthening Student Literacy Skills May 24, 2023
    Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, student, or community member, you’ve probably heard lots of conversation surrounding reading over the last school year. Particularly discussions about literacy instruction and student reading proficiency, both critical to the success of students’ academic careers. One teacher, Judith Philias, shared her insights with the Discovery Education team about why she […]
  • Augmented Reality: Meet the Makers May 17, 2023
    Augmented Reality (AR) is technology that blurs the line between the digital and the real world. Using AR in education to replace a tabletop with a mountain range or the school hallway with the surface of the moon lets students interact with their surroundings in entirely new, immersive ways. Read on to go behind the […]
  • Overcoming Shrinking Student Attention Spans May 15, 2023
    As summer break nears, lots of fun things come to mind like warmer weather, end of school celebrations, and time to recharge. While the excitement for summer builds, a well-known challenge also arises—keeping students focused on school through the end of the year. Texas teacher Leann Rains-Sharma was happy to share some insights on how […]
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  • Here’s how I used ChatGPT to assess student writing May 30, 2023
    Can AI assistants like ChatGPT help us assess student writing in the classroom? This post shares a series of interactions with ChatGPT to provide feedback on student writing. Deborah Cleveland is an Instructional Designer for AEA Learning Online, where she builds online professional development for educators throughout Iowa. You can find her on Twitter (@Dcleveland00) […]
  • Navigating AI bias in the classroom: Tips and experiences May 23, 2023
    Something was amiss. Middle school librarian Jean Darnell was disappointed. She wasn't surprised, but she was disappointed. Everyone had been buzzing about ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence assistant by Open AI. Darnell likes to keep her students on the cutting edge, trying new technology in her classes. It also happened to be February, Black History Month. Darnell saw […]
  • Awesome teacher summer: PD bingo choice board May 20, 2023
    Summer is a great time to learn what YOU want to learn. This PD bingo choice board gives you LOTS of options! Summer is a time for rejuvenation and relaxation. It’s a time to focus on our lives outside of education and recharge. It is also the perfect opportunity to focus on ourselves both professionally and […]
  • 40 sites for students with free time on their hands May 15, 2023
    When students are done with an assignment or project, how can they spend extra time wisely? These sites give them something academic to chew on. As a teacher, there’s always been a question that I wanted to have an answer to. “I’m done. What do I do now?” Early in my teaching career, my answer was, “If […]
  • 12 brain breaks to energize your classroom May 3, 2023
    In class, our students sit. A LOT. It can be hard on our bodies and our minds. (Want proof? Think of the last full-day professional development you had to sit through!) Building brain breaks into our daily routines can allow our students to recharge and refresh their minds.  Research shows that incorporating brain breaks into your classroom routine […]
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  • Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 30 May 29, 2023
    The month of May has flown by, and we hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend! Now you can catch up on what’s trending in EdTech news with this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup. We’ll cover: The Pandemic’s Effects Political Happenings Insights from Experts The Pandemic’s Effects While health mandates have all […]
  • This Summer at DE May 29, 2023
    Summer is supposed to be fun—and summer learning should be, too! Whether you’re looking for curriculum support, new content, at-home activities for students, or professional learning resources, DE is here to help you make this summer one to remember! New games from Arcademics! Grades K-8 Boost learning and engagement with 14 new skill-building multiplayer math […]
  • Strengthening Student Literacy Skills May 24, 2023
    Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, student, or community member, you’ve probably heard lots of conversation surrounding reading over the last school year. Particularly discussions about literacy instruction and student reading proficiency, both critical to the success of students’ academic careers. One teacher, Judith Philias, shared her insights with the Discovery Education team about why she […]
  • Augmented Reality: Meet the Makers May 17, 2023
    Augmented Reality (AR) is technology that blurs the line between the digital and the real world. Using AR in education to replace a tabletop with a mountain range or the school hallway with the surface of the moon lets students interact with their surroundings in entirely new, immersive ways. Read on to go behind the […]
  • Overcoming Shrinking Student Attention Spans May 15, 2023
    As summer break nears, lots of fun things come to mind like warmer weather, end of school celebrations, and time to recharge. While the excitement for summer builds, a well-known challenge also arises—keeping students focused on school through the end of the year. Texas teacher Leann Rains-Sharma was happy to share some insights on how […]
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  • 180-Day Onboarding Timeline May 29, 2023
    180-Day Onboarding Timeline—Infographic Onboarding is not a one-day or one-week process. It takes time for a new employee to become comfortable on a new job. And even longer for them to fit into your company’s culture. The first six months are critical. Given the time and expense of hiring and recruiting, there’s simply too much […]
  • 10 Steps On How To Conduct A TNA May 22, 2023
    10 Steps On How To Conduct A TNA—Infographic 1. Set a context before conducting TNA It is a must when you’re conducting a training need analysis. The focus of the training will determine the scope and topics that need to be covered. Usually, the context of the analysis is always the business plan and its […]
  • 10 Must Use Strategies to Engage and Train the Overwhelmed Employees May 15, 2023
    10 Must Use Strategies to Engage and Train the Overwhelmed Employees—Infographic Today, the concept of work-life balance is getting lost. With the blurred line of when the work ends and personal time begins, the overwhelmed employee is now visible across all industry verticals. Although these overwhelmed employees would love to put in lesser hours than […]
  • 5 Traits Of Top-Performing Project Managers May 5, 2023
    5 Traits Of Top-Performing Project Managers —Infographic How can you tell if your project manager can execute projects to their conclusion? There are traits that effective project managers frequently have in common, yet there is no hard and fast rule that characterizes every great project manager. In literally every position, successful employees must have excellent […]
  • 9 Sleep Tips for College Students in 2023: A Complete Guide April 27, 2023
    9 Sleep Tips for College Students in 2023: A Complete Guide—Infographic We are showing the importance of limiting alcohol, avoiding drinking caffeine too late, grabbing a power nap, keeping homework out of your bed, avoiding TV, computers, and video games before bed, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding taking study drugs. Also, choosing the best […]
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  • How to Study Canadian Nature in Your Homeschool May 18, 2023
    What comes to mind when you think of Canadian nature study? A nature journal? A magnifying glass? Examining maple leaves? Perhaps raising butterflies or going on a hike? There are many ways to approach nature study in your homeschool. Some ideas even include technology, which can be a draw for many kids! Here are some […]
  • Easy to Teach Canadian Social Studies: Apple Press Review April 13, 2023
    Are you looking for an easy way to teach your children about Canadian social studies? Apple Press publishes social studies materials, mostly about Canada, with an emphasis on map skills! They have over 30 titles, and some are available in French! Titles include topics such as Canadian provinces, landforms, community and map books. Although they […]
  • Great Indigenous Books by Indigenous Authors for Kids April 6, 2023
    It has always been a challenge to find books and resources that give an accurate portrayal of Indigenous history and Indigenous life. However the number of books published about Indigenous Peoples written by Indigenous authors has exploded in recent years – especially for elementary-aged children. It’s an honour to read about different perspectives and experiences […]
  • Lego Challenge Cards: 250+ Building Ideas You Can Try April 3, 2023
    Do your kids love LEGO? Then they will love these LEGO challenge cards! They are designed to provide some fun and creative LEGO challenges for kids. >> DOWNLOAD THESE CARDS NOW
  • 8 Interesting Canadian Podcasts for Your Kids March 30, 2023
    Podcasts can be a great way to learn! They can be useful for time spent on the road or travelling, to listen to over lunch or to take a break or anytime! Below we have compiled a list of Canadian podcasts for kids from elementary age through to high school. As with any media, its […]
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  • The Largest Academic Library in the World May 31, 2023
    The library at Harvard University is the largest academic library in the world with 17,000,000 (17 million) books within its collection. The Harvard University library began in 1636 with a collection of 400 books donated by John Harvard, the person whom the university is named after
  • U.S. Presidents Who Participated Within the Practice of Slavery May 24, 2023
    10 of the first 12 U.S. presidents owned slaves, with the only exclusions being the 2nd president John Adams and the 6th president John Quincy Adams, the son of John Adams. George Washington owned an estimated 200 – 600+ slaves, Thomas Jefferson owned an estimated 200 – 600+ slaves, and Zachary Taylor owned an estimated […]
  • The Origin of the Use of Analgesia While Giving Birth May 17, 2023
    Analgesia was not an option while giving birth until the mid 19th century as pain was believed to be a crucial part of the birthing experience. In 1591, Euphemia Maclean, a woman from Edinburgh, Scotland requested analgesia during the birth of her twins and was burned at the stake for this request. Analgesia started with […]
  • Botulism Toxin (Botox) Disabling Portions of the Human Brain Related to Emotion May 10, 2023
    Because human beings interpret emotions by mirroring one another, botulism toxin, more commonly referred to by the brand name “Botox”, when injected into the forehead, alters brain activity connected with various emotional states. The temporary paralysis of facial muscles from the use of Botox disables a person’s ability to mirror the person(s) they are interacting […]
  • The Parasol and the Advent and Evolution of the Umbrella May 3, 2023
    Parasols, the precursor to the umbrella, were initially comprised of tree leaves, specifically eucalyptus and palm branches. The original intent of the parasol was to stop ultraviolet radiation from the sun, from penetrating the skin and causing it to become tan. The term “parasol” is derived from the French term “para” which means “to shield […]