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7 Ways to Sound Out-of-Touch at Your School District

By Lisa Nielsen last updated

School district leaders must use updated language and engage in modern personnel practices to continue operating effectively

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The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve

By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published

Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly

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Managing Teacher Email

By Erik Ofgang published

Managing teacher email more efficiently: advice from online teaching professionals and an etiquette expert

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What is Zoom Whiteboard?

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Zoom Whiteboard allows users to collaborate in real-time while staying within a Zoom meeting

Classroom Tools
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4 Tips for Hosting School Webinars

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Webinars should be as interactive as possible and allow for hands-on practice, says Laurie Guyon, who has hosted more than 400 webinars for her Board of Cooperative Educational Services

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Are Phones Good for Students?

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Students are using phones and screens more than ever before and, fortunately, the mental health impact of the devices may be exaggerated.

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Education Communication: Best Free Sites & Apps

By Diana Restifo published

These top free communication sites and apps for education provide teachers with a digital platform for two-way group or individual sharing of text, images, video, calendars, and much more.

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How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools

By Michael Gaskell published

School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone

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How to Write in Plain Language for Teaching

By Ray Bendici published

Using plain language for school websites and family communication is an effective way to assure understanding, especially when translation is involved

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Are Your Parents Safe Enough For You?

By Dr. Kecia Ray published

Engaging parents can help head off a problem before it occurs

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