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The novel coronavirus is changing the way we teach, and TeachersFirst is ready to help. Our upcoming issues are full of the same great resources you’ve come to expect—and new ideas on how to use them in the era of distance learning.
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
This week, we pause to say THANK YOU to educators around the world. Despite school closures, uncertainty, and changes to the way we teach, we’ve seen teachers step up and continue to provide quality education for students—sometimes with little time to prepare. Thank you for being there to support our students. We think you are amazing!
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Professional Learning in May
We have many professional learning opportunities to offer this month, including virtual workshops, twitter chats, blog posts, and new resources designed to help you navigate distance learning. The offerings start this week, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to add to your teaching toolbox!
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May is Blooming with Resources
This week, we’re sharing a few fabulous resources to use during your distance learning lessons that highlight Screen-Free Saturday, National Inventors Month, and the anniversary of the first comic in a newspaper. Don’t forget to take a moment to share your thoughts in our weekly poll!
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Infusing Technology blogScreen-Free SaturdaysIn this time of distance learning, Screen-Free Week has become Screen-Free Saturdays. Unplug to recharge every Saturday in May and turn off your devices in favor of connection, reflection, going outside, and quality time. |
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Encourage creativity and innovationCelebrate InventorsStarted in 1998 by the United Inventors Association to celebrate the United States' innovators, May is National Inventors Month. Our CurriConnect booklist is brimming with books to share about inventors and inventions. Many are also available online. |
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Challenge students to create comicsComics out of the Classroom"Join or Die," were the words of the first cartoon in an American newspaper on May 9, 1754. To celebrate this anniversary, we’ve shared a collection of comics tools that could be used for summarization and assessment. |
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Share your thoughtsWeekly PollThis week our poll is related to distance learning. How are you grading students at this time? Is your school continuing with regular grades, offering only pass/unmet, or are you forgoing grading and marking work complete? View other educators' replies when you submit your response » |
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