The Value of Classroom Diversity
ED TAF Patrick Kelly with students in his classroom in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo courtesy Patrick Kelly) I am in my eleventh year teaching but often find my greatest educational epiphanies as a parent. One such moment occurred last spring when my daughter’s first grade class discussed de jure racial segregation of American society during the first half of the 20th century.
Multicultural Classroom Activities
America is called the Melting Pot. We are often referred to as this because of the different types of cultures and ethnicities that blend together as one. Being a multicultural society means that we must educate our youth on embracing, respecting, and tolerating the diversity of our nation.
Parents See Tech as Beneficial to Education
Ed Tech Trends Parents See Tech as Beneficial to Education A new survey of more than 1,000 parents of students aged 17 or younger found that technology is viewed largely in a positive light, at least when it's used in schools as part of a child's education.
It's Okay to Be Different: Teaching Diversity With Todd Parr
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Types of Diversity in the Classroom
Types of Diversity in the Classroom In today's classroom, teachers encounter a diverse student body. Some of this diversity is obvious: More than ever, students come from different racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds. However, some diversity is not so visible.
How Technology Can Help Reduce Gender Bias
Gender equality and promoting diversity in the workplace is often the most challenging task for HR professionals to achieve. Here we take a look at how and where it is possible to use technology to address persistent diversity problems and better understand the needs of employees, writes Ashley, Associate Editor at Kisi. Diversity: The White Whale of HR Challenges Diversity has always been the ‘white whale’ of problems that HR professionals are expected to address. And while great strides have been made in the past few decades, lack of gender equality and diversity remain persistent problems even as we continue to navigate the #metoo and #timesup movements in the workplace and in society at large. So how can HR managers face these odds to fight against gender bias?
The Importance of Equity and Diversity in Art Education - For Harriet
by Wisdom Baty I believe art has a universal language of engagement, transformation, and education. I've come to realize through teaching and parenting that art is not only vital to the growth of young people, it is necessary. Art creates a vehicle that can change the hearts and minds of people. For as long as I can remember, visual art has always been fun and challenging; it came natural to me.
Top 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
Resource Articles // Technology has transformed life as we know it, and the classroom looks much different than it did 50—or even 10—years ago. Traditional chalkboards have been replaced with digital whiteboards, and classrooms have a surplus of iPads. Is this advancement to the detriment of your students, or does it benefit their learning? According to the Pew Research Center, 92% of teachers said that the internet has a major impact on their ability to access content, resources, and materials.* Here are some of the ways educational technology improves the classroom experience: Creates a More Engaged Environment
How to Bring Diversity in The Classroom
So how exactly do you bring diversity in the classroom? Read on to learn more. Understanding Diversity Diversity encompasses the many differences present in human beings. It is a term that may hold different meanings for different people, and one which has numerous applications.
Technology in the Classroom and the Arts
Dolph Petris | October 2017 Perhaps the title of this article gives the impression that I believe we currently live in a virtual world, and that I would be providing classroom management tips and tricks for living in that said environment. However, note that the article title actually divides ‘Classroom Management’ and ‘Art in the Virtual World’ by the word and. This was done for two reasons. First ‘Classroom Management’ and ‘Art in the Virtual World’ are non-mutually exclusive, and as classroom teachers we need to hold on to that truth.
Technology Integration in a Cultural Diversity Classroom
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10 Reasons Today’s Students NEED Technology in the Classroom
Technology is everywhere--entwined in almost every part of our culture. It affects how we live, work, play, and most importantly learn. With mobile and other wireless devices like the IoT becoming an increasing requirement across every industry today, it only makes sense that our schools are also effectively deploying mobile technology in the classroom. However, for many schools, implementing the latest technology is a difficult strategy to navigate. There are two main reasons for this:
