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Low-Tech Scientific Exploration for Students at Home
A fifth-grade teacher shares ideas on how students can explore common phenomena with simple materials in and around their homes. 
Apps6 Ways to Jam on Jamboard: Using the Digital Whiteboard in a Hybrid Classroom
The popular Google app facilitates meaningful collaboration for both remote and in-class students.
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Online LearningThe Power of Undo in Digital Art
When students make artwork digitally, they find new ways to take risks, build confidence, and get creative.
Student EngagementCreating an Inviting Virtual Math Classroom
Focusing on connections—both conceptual and interpersonal—helps teachers work well together to create engaging math work for students.
Teaching Strategies6 Ways to Help Students with ODD
Offering kids choices, safe spaces, and positive reinforcement can help teachers avoid problems—or manage them when they arise.
Online Learning4 Questions Designed to Make Hybrid Science Classes More Equitable
Online and in-person students can still learn the basic concepts behind lab experiments with the right supports.
Teaching StrategiesThinking Is a Mess We Should Talk About
Great minds *don’t* think alike—which is why students need to witness examples of genuine thought in all its glorious and messy individuality.
Online LearningGuiding Special Education Students to Stay on Track for Success in Hybrid Classrooms
Coaching special education students on metacognitive strategies helps them stay motivated during the pandemic.
Collaborative LearningA Model for Setting Up Group Work in High School Math
Collaboration is beneficial for student learning, and a strategy designed for distance learning makes it manageable and engaging.
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