Mind Brain Education Elementary Academy: Day 4 – MusTech.Net
The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) continued its elementary academy for the fourth day, with us further diving into Mind Brain Education (MBE).
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Focus on Math
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Since yesterday’s focus was a deep dive into reading, it was a natural process to have today’s focus be on math. Our presenters explored research for instructional practices that improve outcomes in mathematics. They spoke to purposeful mathematics, meaning actively cultivating mathematics through inquiry and applying mathematics in multiple settings. Plus, the teacher should also bring a supportive mindset to math. If the teacher struggles with…
‘Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny’
The Severna Park High School auditorium was filled with flashing lights, cheering, whistling, and soft sniffles. Thursday night as hundreds of family, friends and loved ones from across the county gathered to celebrate the 85 graduates of Anne Arundel Evening High School.
None of the graduates were silent as they walked across the stage to shake hands with Board of Education President Joanna Bache Tobin and Vice President Robert Silkworth after receiving their diplomas.
Audience members displayed balloons saying ‘Congratulations Grad’ and held cellphones high to get the best angle on the ceremony. One could almost mistake the auditorium for…
Online Homeschool Program (PreK-12) | Power Homeschool
Nov 10, 2022 | Homeschooling Works!, Power Homeschool
The Knapps found that this online homeschool program is flexible enough that they can do school on their own time and helps them get the best education.
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Jul 19, 2022 | Homeschooling Works!, Power Homeschool
“We’re able to take it with us when we go, we can do it on our own time, it’s set at your own pace, and it takes all the busywork out.” – Tiffany Thompson Louisiana may be their home base, but Aidan and his parents are constantly on the go – traveling…
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Best of Pandemic #Elmused Tech Episode 7: Play-Along Videos – MusTech.Net
Episode 7 features an item that has been around for a long time, but many of us explored it greatly when having to teach in various teaching scenarios throughout this pandemic. I am speaking of the play-along videos. These are videos that include a song, various rhythms, melodic, or body percussion patterns, and a moving conductor so that students can watch and actively “play along” with the video. It is very similar to “follow the bouncy ball” karaoke videos.
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The Benefits
There are many reasons these play-along videos have worked so well:
You can find numerous videos…
First High-School Education Group Filed Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2022
BEIJING, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2023 / First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. (“First High-School Education Group” or the “Company”) (OTC PINK:FHSEY), an education service provider primarily focusing on high schools in Western China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 1, 2023. The Annual Report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https:// ir.diyi.top/ and on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/.
The Company will provide a hard copy…
9 Books to Teach About Fractions
Any time I can use a book to start a math unit, I’m all about it! When it comes to teaching fractions, it’s no different. I always find that using books is a great way to introduce new math topics. Also, connecting math to literacy can help boost confidence for those kiddos who love books but might be wary of unique math concepts. Today I want to share nine of my favorite books to teach fractions in your classroom! Come check them out!
1. A Fraction’s Goal- Parts of a Whole (Math is Categorical)
Fractions can be difficult to understand,…
CARE resumes health and nutrition activities in Afghanistan with male and female staff – Afghanistan
Kabul, January 16, 2023 – CARE will be resuming its health and nutrition operations in Afghanistan after obtaining the necessary assurances from the Ministry of Public Health that our female staff will be able to carry out their work safely and unfettered, both in community-based and support roles.
CARE had previously suspended operations in response to the December 24th, 2022, decision by the de facto authorities to ban all women from working for NGOs operating in Afghanistan.
Our female colleagues are an essential part of our organization and we cannot deliver a principled response without them, so we welcome the…