By Melissa Mora Hidalgo, Ph. D. How many of you are currently in some kind of pandemic-related “remote learning” or online coursework situation at your college or university? If so, you are not alone. You have the company of millions of peers around the country who’ve had to log into a laptop and click their…
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Students and educators are constantly bombarded with apps and online resources claiming to improve the learning experience. To help you navigate through the mountain of options, here are some of the best EdTech trends that you can try before summer. 1. MyStudyLife This online planner was designed for students and educators to make their learning and…
Teacher’s Corner is a monthly newsletter from eNotes just for teachers. In it, experienced educator and eNotes contributor Susan Hurn shares her tips, tricks, and insight into the world of teaching. Check out this month’s Teacher’s Corner column below, or sign up to receive the complete newsletter in your inbox at eNotes.com. I recently read an…
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Teacher’s Corner is a monthly newsletter from eNotes just for teachers. In it, experienced educator and eNotes contributor Susan Hurn shares her tips, tricks, and insight into the world of teaching. Check out this month’s Teacher’s Corner column below, or sign up to receive the complete newsletter in your inbox at eNotes.com. Whether you’re a new…
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