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Teaching Teachers Tech

We live in a digital age. That is hard to argue against. For evidence you need not look further than your hallways before school, during passing periods and often even during class. Students are on their phones checking social media or sending text messages. Parents are sending emails to stay on top of their children’s […]

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Intro to Google for Education

I’ve been in many English classes where teachers are constantly reminding their students that google is not a source. You may use google to find a reference, but google itself is not the source. It is a hard concept for students to grasp. On the surface google does seem to have all of the answers […]

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Five Ways Technology is Improving Education

Technology has become a mainstay of the educational community. Many districts have made the development of 21st Century skills a priority for students and staff alike. Certainly we can see the ways technology has impacted society and the economy, but how has technology impacted and education and how can we best utilize our tech resources? […]

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Homework: Are your students aware?

As a school counselor, I’m tasked with helping students pass their classes. I also act as an advocate for students when something gets in the way of their educational success. Each week when I review my D/F list, do you know what is the number one thing that contributes to student ineligibility? Homework. Now before […]

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