All educators, CTOs, and Curriculum Directors know that technology plays a fundamental role in learning. Technology has a base in every classroom, improving performance and learning rates by a 92% reduction in the need for disciplinary action, a 90% increase in high-stakes test scores, 89% fewer dropouts, and a 63% increase in graduation rates. It’s important that … Continue reading
Here are the amazing professionals and heroes we learned about for this year’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Dr. Judy Chu In 2009, Dr. Judy Chu became the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. Before becoming a congresswoman, she served on the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985. Click here to read … Continue reading
We’ve handpicked these 10 quotes on education, learning, and just being who you are to inspire you and your students. We hope you enjoy them! What is your favorite inspirational quote? Share with us in the comments below.
Visual aids can provide a more dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Mind maps are a visual tool used to organize information and ideas in a structured and hierarchical manner. This technique allows students to explore and synthesize complex ideas, which can be particularly helpful in K-12 classrooms where students are often introduced to … Continue reading
While academic learning is important, developing students’ resilience and coping skills to lead healthy and successful lives is just as critical. Use these 5 tips to help your students alleviate their worries. Encourage students to prioritize their physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and engaging in regular exercise. This can help reduce … Continue reading
New to SEL? This blog covers the 5 Core SEL competencies. Content: 1. Self-awareness Building self-knowledge about one’s emotions, values, and roles in the community and their impacts on behavior helps students develop healthy relationships. 2. Self-management Teaching self-management requires teachers to understand student experience and perspective to better support students as they learn to … Continue reading
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66% of students are anxious about returning to school, according to the Recovery Village. During COVID-19, many students adjusted to learning from home and being around their families more often. As the world begins to re-open, psychologists are noticing higher general and separation anxiety rates in children as they return to the classroom. (Child Mind Institute). When you prepare your classroom for in-person learning, it is crucial to cater to students’ increased anxiety and foster a learning environment where they feel safe. Continue reading
All month long we have been talking about ideas to boost student engagement here on VAR Connection. One simple way to keep students engaged is simply to freshen things up and introduce some change into the classroom. Even though many educators are still teaching remotely, there are still ways to revamp the virtual space … Continue reading
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