October 2, 2022 |
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Make Connections in Your Classroom
October brings us many opportunities to connect calendar events with lessons and technology. Read all about ways to recognize four unique topics in your class: Character Counts Week, Dictionary Day, fall festivals, and flipped learning.
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This Week at TeachersFirst
Discover resources to share with your students during Character Counts Week and participate in our geography-based Globetracker’s Mission! Engage in some professional learning this week with an upcoming OK2Ask virtual workshop or Twitter chat or on our Infusing Technology Blog. Finally, don't forget to share your thoughts in our weekly poll!
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A Reading Trek for World Animal DayWorld Animal DayWorld Animal Day began in 1925 and is a day for all animal lovers to show compassion and give a voice to the animals who can’t speak for themselves. Celebrate by sharing this Reading Trek about a beloved family pet with your students! |
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Join the missionGlobetracker's MissionTake your students on a virtual choose-your-own-adventure geography journey around the continents of the world. Engage your students in stories about main characters Meri and Geo and learn geography terms, see landmarks, and practice map skills. |
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Tuesday, 10/4, 7 PM ETOK2Ask: 3 Cool Tools for the Flipped ClassroomLet’s flip the classroom by sending direct instruction materials home and completing application exercises in class! Join us for this session on using Microsoft Flip (formerly Flipgrid), Sway, and Forms to facilitate student instruction. |
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Thursday, 10/6, 8 PM ETTwitter Chat: EDGEucate Yourself about TeachersFirst EdgeCome and tweet with us using the hashtags #OK2Ask and #TeachersFirst. During this chat, participants will discuss the components of the TeachersFirst Edge—our collection of powerful tech tools—and explore the tools and resources reviewed there. Share ideas for safely and effectively using Edge resources in teaching and learning » |
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Enhance your PD with powerful blog postsInfusing Technology BlogOur blog is jam-packed with resources, strategies, and perspectives from experienced educators! Learn about new topics of your choice using the search box on the left side of the page, or click on keywords in the tag cloud to find relevant posts. |
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Share your thoughts with our communityWeekly PollThis week our poll asks, "How do you encourage character education in your classroom?" Share your reply and immediately view the responses of other educators. |
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