Showing papers in "educational HORIZONS in 2014"
TL;DR: In this paper, a new teacher's mindset may have more to do with her success than her natural teaching talent, when she feels overwhelmed, her mindset will determine whether she gives up or sticks with it.
Abstract: A new teacher’s mindset may have more to do with her success than her natural teaching talent. When she feels overwhelmed, her mindset will determine whether she gives up or sticks with it. This article includes insights from a new teacher about how her mindset helped her through the tough days of her first year.
132 citations
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TL;DR: The most optimistic teacher in America as discussed by the authors discusses the role hope has played in her career and discusses the importance of hope in her own life, including her faith in the future of education.
Abstract: Gallup's Most Hopeful Teacher in America talks about the role hope has played in her career.
21 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the consequences of their actions online are discussed and the importance of teaching them how to navigate safely and communicate effectively is emphasized. But they do not understand the consequences.
Abstract: Students may be digital natives, but they don't understand the consequences of their actions online. Teaching them how to navigate safely and communicate effectively is essential to their success.
21 citations
TL;DR: Teachers can use technology to facilitate real, engaged teaching and learning, whether it's through social media, cell phones, or tapping into the expertise of other teachers as mentioned in this paper. But no matter what tool i...
Abstract: Teachers can use technology to facilitate real, engaged teaching and learning, whether it’s through social media, cell phones, or tapping into the expertise of other teachers. No matter what tool i...
18 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe how they started an after-school program for fifth-grade girls at their former elementary school, where they learned by doing, developed confidence, and might discover career interests.
Abstract: Teachers have recently begun to bring makerspaces — traditionally community-operated physical spaces where people create do-it-yourself projects together — into the classroom. The author tells how she started an after-school program for fifth-grade girls at her former elementary school. By taking part in makerspaces, students learn by doing, develop confidence, and might discover career interests.
8 citations
TL;DR: This new teacher found her first job, and she can, too. Learn from her experience, and find out how to stand out as mentioned in this paper. But it is hard to do so.
Abstract: This new teacher found her first job, and you can, too. Learn from her experience, and find out how to stand out.
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, bug-in-ear coaching is used to improve teachers' performance and foster collaboration in a virtual environment, where virtual coaches can drop in frequently and offer on-the-spot feedback.
Abstract: Virtual coaches can drop in frequently and offer on-the-spot feedback. See how bug-in-ear coaching can improve teachers' performance and foster collaboration.
6 citations
TL;DR: This book helps students create cross-disciplinary projects that encourage higher-level thinking, collaboration, and innovation using the iPad's apps.
Abstract: Although the iPad has many possibilities as a learning tool, its apps are limited in their functionality. By app smashing, or using multiple apps to complete a task, students can create cross-disciplinary projects that encourage higher-level thinking, collaboration, and innovation. The steps to getting started with app smashing are included, as well as examples of real-life student projects.
5 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a high school math teacher presented a set of strategies to make a classroom a place where students want to be by building a positive culture with these tested strategies from a teacher.
Abstract: Make your classroom a place where students want to be by building a positive culture with these tested strategies from a high school math teacher.
4 citations
TL;DR: While grit can often be a deciding factor in students' success, the author discusses whether it can help students overcome every challenge that comes their way as mentioned in this paper. But, it is not a predictor of student success.
Abstract: While grit can often be a deciding factor in students’ success, the author discusses whether it can help students overcome every challenge that comes their way.
3 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, four strategies teachers can use to incorporate humor into their teaching include: laughing with students can help them connect with teachers and the content on a deeper level, making them feel more connected with the content.
Abstract: Laughing with students can help them connect with teachers and the content on a deeper level This article includes four strategies teachers can use to incorporate humor into their teaching
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors offer practical advice from students about how to incorporate the soft skills into the classroom and how to teach soft skills to new teachers, but this article offers practical advice for new teachers.
Abstract: Teaching soft skills is a task that might seem overwhelming to new teachers, but this article offers practical advice from students about how to incorporate the lessons into the classroom.
TL;DR: The authors discusses three advantages of using Twitter, offers tips for getting started, and provides lists of educators, blogs, and organizations to follow for teachers to get involved in professional learning resources.
Abstract: Twitter is an often-overlooked professional learning resource for teachers. This article discusses three advantages of using Twitter, offers tips for getting started, and provides lists of educators, blogs, and organizations to follow.
TL;DR: This principal knew his students deserved a chance to succeed, so he created a new high school with a culture that puts them first as discussed by the authors, and his students were the first to succeed.
Abstract: This principal knew his students deserved a chance to succeed, so he created a new high school with a culture that puts them first.
TL;DR: There's an untapped resource you might not have considered when it comes to professional development: how your peers can help you improve your teaching practice.
Abstract: There's an untapped resource you might not have considered when it comes to professional development. See how your peers can help you improve your teaching practice.