Harmony Hester

A dedicated Academic Administrator who focuses on data-driven practices to build student confidence, academic growth, and staff morale.

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Look at this... 32 Great Educational Websites for Teachers👀
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Look at this... Top AI tools for students 👀
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With https://t.co/sU7J395cT8, teachers can use smart technology to make fun and custom learning activities for their students. This tool helps keep students interested in learning by giving them quick feedback, personalized help, and extra materials if they need them. https://t.co/sU7J395cT8 can also help teachers by doing some of their routine tasks like organizing schedules and handling data. This way, teachers have more time to plan lessons and help students. #UMEdTech

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Labster is an online platform that uses AI for STE(A)M education through virtual laboratory simulations for teachers and students. These simulations provide a valuable resource for enhancing science education by allowing students to conduct experiments and learn scientific concepts in a virtual environment. Through Labster's virtual laboratory simulations, students can gain hands-on experience and practice important lab techniques without the need for physical equipment. This technology also allows multiple users to access the virtual equipment simultaneously, making it cost-effective and easily accessible to a large number of students. #UMEDtech

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The website https://t.co/XrSDk1495n is a smart tool that helps teachers in many ways. Teachers can use Curipod to help with their teaching. It can make special learning plans for each student, focusing on what they are good at and what they need help with. Also, Curipod can help teachers grade papers and tests, saving them time. #UMEDtech

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A6: No! I don't believe you get an accurate view of a student's academic level/growth from one test. I think teaching to mastery is more effective than teaching to present content. Teaching to mastery helps to build a solid foundation for students to grow rather than teaching to present all tested material at a surface level. #UMEDtech

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@Christyn_Ken05 A5: Acknowledge effort, encourage problem-solving, focus on a growth mindset, celebrate their growth (and not just scores), and create a positive environment. #UMEDtech

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@Christyn_Ken05 A4: It's easy to get wrapped up in the stress. I tell my teachers sometimes you need to go outside and scream at the top of your lungs. In all honesty, a nice walk or trip outside reduces my stress levels. (I am 100% virtual so I have the ability to step away) #UMEDtech

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@Christyn_Ken05 I think that we often get lost in the nuts and bolts of high-stakes testing to the point that we are at times missing teachable moments and life skills. teaching to the test is creating a small box we are trying to conform to. #UMEDtech

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@Christyn_Ken05 A2: My school is data-driven based on the data from district-wide student assessments. I spend my day digging into data and identifying strengths and weaknesses that need to be addressed. #UMEDtech

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@Christyn_Ken05 A1: In Alabama, we have a recently implemented Reading and Math initiative in Elementary School. Students pass them to be promoted. This has high stakes at such a young age. However, I can see both the pros and cons. #UMEDtech

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@Christyn_Ken05 Hopping in from South Mississippi. I am an Academic Administrator in Residency for a 100% virtual public school in Alabama. Looking forward to the high-stakes testing discussion. #UMEDtech

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Is this what classrooms will look like soon?

Using near pod teachers can create a lesson with slides, interactive activities, and VR experiences. Students can access lessons from theirdevices while teachers can monitor them in real-time.
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Life is busy and getting parents in for parent conferences is a struggle! using, Zoom, Google Meets, or Microsoft teams allows teachers to meet parents wherever they are. Using a scheduling app like Calendly can help to increase parent participation. #calendly
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