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  • Back to school free lessons and activities to build classroom community (Blog)
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    Back to school free lessons and activities to build classroom community

    August 18, 2023 Nearpod Team

    Explore the perfect lessons for building relationships and learning more about students in your classroom this back to school.

    Nearpod Author Katie Micallef
    Katie Micallef

    Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.

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    5 Ways to create collaborative learning experiences in the classroom

    June 15, 2023 Nearpod Team

    Collaboration in the classroom is key for culture building. Explore strategies to create collaborative learning experiences and discussions.

    Nearpod Author Katie Micallef
    Katie Micallef

    Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.

  • Social emotional learning lessons for students’ digital wellness (Blog image)
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    Social emotional learning lessons for students’ digital wellness

    June 15, 2023 Darri Stephens

    Digital wellness for students is important for SEL growth. Explore digital literacy lessons from our social emotional learning curriculum.

    Nearpod Author Katie Micallef
    Katie Micallef

    Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.

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    Fun Valentine’s Day activities for students in your classroom

    January 17, 2023 Carol Chinea

    Explore fun, academic Valentine’s Day activities for students in the classroom about its history, social emotional learning, games, and more.

    Nearpod Author Katie Micallef
    Katie Micallef

    Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.

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    Prioritize teacher self-care: 4 ways to support educators’ wellbeing

    August 19, 2022 Darri Stephens

    With an increase in teacher burnout, use these tips to focus on prioritizing teacher self-care and your staff’s wellbeing.

    Nearpod Author Katie Micallef
    Katie Micallef

    Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.

  • 7 Ways to build a positive student teacher relationship (Blog)
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    7 Ways to build a positive student teacher relationship

    August 19, 2022 Katie Micallef

    Explore how to build a positive student teacher relationship to boost learning outcomes and ignite students’ motivation and passion.

    Nearpod Author Katie Micallef
    Katie Micallef

    Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.

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