During online learning, music teachers can help students develop the skills needed on the engineering side of the music business, such as using digital tools to record themselves.
We must be intentional about finding ways to engage our students (and ourselves) more by learning from one another—in the classrooms and beyond, says DA guest columnist, veteran educator and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth.
Many educators who are further exposed to their students' personal struggles during online learning could likely be experiencing conditions that negatively impact academic achievement and school culture.
The call for session and workshop presentations is currently open for submission until Sunday, May 31, at midnight. There are six tracks to meet the needs of all FETC attendees: Administration, Assistive Technology and Special Education, Ed Tech Coaches, Library Media Specialists, Information Technologists, and Educators.
Taking care of ourselves cannot take a back seat, say DA guest columnists Christine Ravesi-Weinstein and Matthew X. Joseph, who is also a featured speaker for FETC. They share five self-care strategies for educators, from educators, including staying connected and leading with heart.
DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares how educators can boost remote discussion and collaboration with ed-tech tools.
Cyberbullying could worsen as students spend more time online with their schools closed and stay-at-home orders isolating them from friends, one expert says.
Using one or two tech tools that provide interaction and connection is important for teachers now to boost student engagement online—without overwhelming them, says Rachelle Dene Poth, DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker.