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Monthly Archives: July 2013

Advice from the OT: Why Kids Need Recess and PE for Academic Success

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Movement is what activates the brain and drives development forward.  For this reason,recess is just as important, if not more important, than anything else in the curriculum. Movement is essential to learning…

 

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Managing interruptions during the read-aloud experience

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We have all been there. You are reading to a group of children only to find you can’t get through the book without fielding questions or stopping to address some kind of interruption.Read more…

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Are Schools Getting a Big Enough Bang for Their Education Technology Buck?

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A new CAP analysis shows that too often students use computers for basic skills.

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5 Critical Mistakes Schools Make With iPads (And How To Correct Them) – Edudemic

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While we’ve witnessed many effective approaches to incorporating iPads successfully in the classroom, we’re struck by the common mistakes many schools are making with iPads, mistakes that are in some cases crippling the success of these initiatives. We’re sharing these common challenges with you, so your school doesn’t have to make them.

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