Learning online presents different challenges for students than learning face-to-face in a classroom….Here are some tips for students, and parents of students, on how to get the most out of online learning.
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Digest # 144: Talking to Kids about Race
We know that kids notice race, and pretending to be color blind just does not work. We all have implicit biases, even if we don’t want them and are not explicitly biased. However, it is difficult for adults to talk about race issues, and teaching our kids about them can seem even more daunting. So …
GUEST POST: How Exercise Improves Student Mental Health
You no doubt realise that exercise is essential for kids physically, but a mounting body of evidence is confirming the benefits of physical activity for young peoples’ mental wellbeing. Given the alarming statistics regarding mental health in children and adolescents, teachers can…
Time Management: What is it, who has it, and can you improve it?
In today’s post I want to talk about another challenge that results from having our daily routines and work/study environments upended: time management. Even under ideal circumstances, time management can be challenging…
Digest #142 (COVID-19 Edition): Online Teaching and Learning Resources
In today’s digest, we would like to provide resources for teachers, students, and parents during the challenging COVID-19 quarantine. Learning and teaching is still going on, but mostly shifted online. In the past few days, we have all probably come across different resources to support…
Digest #141: Autism and Educational Settings
In today’s digest, we would like to present some resources on the topic of Autism in educational settings. What are the challenges that autistic people face in the classroom? How can instructors support autistic people in their learning and development?