Summer Home and Classroom Essentials for Teachers
Here are a few items that can help you catch up on much-needed rest and relaxation, while also taking away some of the stress that comes with preparing for the fall.
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Gardening Apps
There’s no better way to spend time outside in the summer than by tending to a garden. Use these apps for your own gardening, or with students to show them how much fun it can be.
Getting Kids Outside
These apps can be used in the classroom, by students alone, or shared with parents and families to encourage kids to play outside and explore the natural world around them.
Exercise Resources for Students
Making sure that kids who are learning from home still get enough exercise can be a challenge. These resources can help get them up and moving.
On the Frontlines: How Teachers Can Help Defend Against Ransomware
With K–12 schools increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, there are steps classroom teachers can take to help their schools avoid falling prey to ransomware.
Mental Health Apps
These apps can help students and teachers alike take a fresh approach to their mental health.
Teaching from Behind a Screen
Once the school where I teach began giving lessons online through Google Meet, it didn’t take long to realize that teaching behind a screen is not the same as teaching in a school.
Techexpertise: The Digital Starter Kit
As teachers, we’ve been given the role to navigate what technology now looks like in our classrooms. At my school we have developed a model to support technology use.
Digital Pipeline: To Home and Back
Parents and caretakers are faced with helping their children navigate the digital world. As educators how do we support them?
Not Being Good Enough: The Price of Digital Citizenship
The digital world can either serve as a confidence-enhancer or self-esteem-suppressor, depending on how it is used.