Digital Communication: becoming a teacher
There are many ways teachers contact their students and each holds different considerations. Below are a few scenarios and suggestions to support professional communication. When calling parents and students by phone use the school phone when possible call during school hours ensure parents are aware you are speaking with their child if using your cell […]
Privacy: protecting yourself
How private is our information really? Giving up some level of your privacy is almost an unavoidable consequence of using the internet. While it is arguable that internet culture has made us more eager to share, users of the internet should be knowledgeable about what they are sharing, who they are sharing it with and […]
Privacy: protecting your students
When teaching online or when integrating digital technologies in a face-to-face or hybrid class, you will have access to records created by your students that may include personal information. Knowledge of how to protect personal information and the privacy rights of students is therefore essential. It is also important to know the privacy risks […]
Math outside the classroom
The National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM) “is an international association advocating for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.” They are currently offering free memberships and providing access to research based resources including articles, learning plans and more. Given our current situation, teachers may find that parents and students are […]
Staying active and healthy
Getting kids active may (also) help them process the new normal during this uncertain moment of their lives. Play is important to help children process their own emotional responses to adversity and stress. Outdoor physical activity can provide children with a sense of control and agency over their own actions and is important for physical-emotional […]
