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Educators are Leaders Who Make a Difference
Teachers leave a legacy with every passing class and student. Reflect on the difference you’ve made in your students’ lives during What Will Your Legacy Be Month in August, and use World Humanitarian Day to honor leaders who left a legacy of service to those in need.
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Virtual Professional Learning
Invest in yourself with free, quality professional learning! Refresh your teaching toolbox by joining our upcoming OK2Ask® virtual workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday. Visit our Infusing Technology blog to read about tech tools, tech trends, timely topics, and more.
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Timely Tech Integration Ideas & Resources
August is full of opportunities to use cool tech and exciting learning experiences for your students. This week we feature women who rocked history, World Wide Web Day, and Simplify Your Life Week. We also kindly ask for your response to our weekly poll.
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First week of AugustSimplify Your Life WeekThe first week of August is Simplify Your Life Week and we're sharing a collection of tools you can use to organize and simplify your personal life, professional life, classroom, and beyond. |
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Internet safety mattersWorld Wide Web DayWorld Wide Web Day (8/1) is a celebration of the online activities that make the world and knowledge more accessible. Although the day may have passed, it's still a good time to review Internet safety and digital citizenship with your students. |
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Share female heroes with your studentsCelebrate Women From Yesterday and TodayThis month we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Teach students about this important event in history and challenge groups to create projects with these resources about women's suffrage. Find digital classroom ideas for women's suffrage topics, history, and more » |
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Share your thoughts with our communityWeekly PollThis week our weekly poll asks: "19th Amendment - Do your students know the significance of the amendment and what it means?" Share your thoughts and view others' replies when you click submit. |
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