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April 14, 2016 8:00 PM
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Whether traveling to schools or sharing favorites virtually, I've seen so many teachers excited about the tech tools for communicating with parents on this list.
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March 12, 2016 2:00 PM
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"Have you ever encountered issues with writing and clarity? The TED-Ed team has crafted a lesson on “how miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it).” The animated video embedded above discusses common causes and possible solutions to problems that arise from miscommunication. Over at the TED-Ed website, viewers can access a quiz, a discussion board, and more resources." TED-Ed…
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February 20, 2016 4:00 PM
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January 25, 2016 4:00 PM
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January 8, 2016 10:00 AM
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November 22, 2015 11:00 AM
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This piece was actually sparked by an interview of Lady Gaga by Soledad O' Brien at the Born This Way Emotion Revolution Summit where Gaga stated, "It's time to stop telling learners what to do and...
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Dr. Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
September 19, 2015 10:00 PM
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Can you tell when someone is lying to you?
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September 16, 2015 11:00 AM
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Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click…
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September 3, 2015 9:30 AM
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Professional collaboration is at the very heart of education. In essence, we are a community of professionals all sharing best practices and encouraging the growth of children. In an age where the education system is under pressure of standardization and skills assessments, the educators need to com
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Dr. Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
July 12, 2015 10:00 PM
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If you find yourself in a particularly tough situation, follow these five steps to dig yourself out of it.
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June 23, 2015 8:00 AM
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June 18, 2015 11:00 AM
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Everyone has an awkward conversation they are avoiding. Perhaps you have a co-worker who smells bad, a boss who’s impossible, or a regular, well-paying customer with outrageous demands. Sometimes t...
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Dr. Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
May 14, 2015 8:00 AM
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Dear Joseph, I find that I struggle with successful interpersonal relationships at work. I continually run into conflict with my teammates as well as my boss, and they don’t end well. I’m starting ...
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March 23, 2016 7:00 PM
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TCEA is a member-based organization devoted to the use of technology in education.
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February 22, 2016 6:00 PM
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February 1, 2016 5:00 PM
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Building Relationships With Families of ELLs is the title of my latest Education Week Teacher column. In it, Rusul Alrubail, Anna Bartosik, Jordan Lanfair, Anabel Gonzalez, Karen Nemeth, and Judie ...
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January 21, 2016 1:00 PM
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Keeping parents informed about classroom activities is a challenge. They are busy with work, their children, and whatever personal life they can eke out of the sixteen hours that make up their waki…
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December 28, 2015 6:00 PM
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September 20, 2015 4:00 PM
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Tools You Can Use to Get Parents on Your Side “ What if you can stop parent problems before they happen? Second grade teacher Erin Klein shares a 10-minute treasure trove of ideas that work! Parents...
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September 19, 2015 3:00 PM
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Bosses sometimes rely on cliche sayings to get them through the day, especially when things aren't going so well. Be a real leader, and avoid using them.
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September 9, 2015 9:00 PM
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Dear Emily, I lead a support group for single/widowed/divorced individuals for people aged forty to eighty. Meetings are informal and focused on sharing, so an agenda is not usually necessary. Howe...
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August 30, 2015 5:00 PM
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Whether it's your parent, lover, friend or colleague, we all have people who trigger us. Sound familiar? If so, here are eight powerful ways you can deal with difficult people who push your buttons.
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July 1, 2015 8:00 PM
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As Walter Isaacson argues in his book The Innovators, even in technology—maybe especially in technology—the ability to collaborate effectively is decisive. In order to innovate, it’s not enough to just come up with big ideas, you also need to work hard to communicate them clearly.
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June 20, 2015 2:00 PM
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How you handle conflict determines the amount of trust, respect, and connection you have with your colleagues.
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June 1, 2015 6:00 PM
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Couples often come in and say, “We need help with our communication,” and the presumption is that they need to become better communicators–by which they mean better talkers. But the best thing you can do for your relationship is become...
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