5 Essential Tech Talks to Have With Students

Plus, Question: What’s Your Solution to Get Students Reading Whole-Class Novels? [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] September 11, 2024 [icon]Supercharge your Edutopia experience. [Join our community!]( [lead article image]( [5 Essential Tech Talks to Have With Students]( To set the stage for successful student use of technology, start the year by discussing expectations around how tech like AI should and shouldn’t be used in your classroom. [Question: What’s Your Solution to Get Students Reading Whole-Class Novels?]( We’re gathering tips for students reading whole-class novels. If this is something you struggle with, check out the comments. [Supporting Middle School English Language Learners Through Morphology Instruction]( Teaching multilingual students about Greek and Latin roots in words can help them systematically build their knowledge of English. [Navigating Tricky Parent-Teacher Conferences When Time Is Short]( When students are having trouble, teachers can use the limited time available in conferences to bring parents up to date. [Improving Your Teaching Practice Through Systematic Reflection]( Find time to reflect on your teaching practice year-round with these quick but powerful strategies, designed to drive improvement. [How Teachers Can Help Shape Educational Uses of AI in Their Schools]( Teachers at all levels of experience with AI can use these ideas to learn more about how to implement it effectively in their work. [Building a Culture of Daily Reading]( [video icon] When schools prioritize time for independent reading in class every single day, they can increase students’ stamina, bolster their literacy, and cultivate their love of books. [Small Steps to Simplify Lessons Can Have a Big Impact in the Classroom]( Cognitive overload—when the mental work of a lesson exceeds students’ abilities—can be reduced or avoided, helping to improve learning outcomes. [Changing the Locations of Resources to Change Preschoolers’ Perspective]( Just varying where classroom materials are kept can spark young students’ curiosity, foster creativity, and build their social connections. [Question: What’s a Classroom Hack Every Teacher Should Know?]( Is there a classroom hack that’s a life saver for your classroom? Share it, and read what others have to contributed too. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494