Craig Kemp’s Professional Reflection Blog: Twitter Chats – The ins, outs and my top 8 chats

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Philosophy: Teaching.

“What we think, we become.” –Buddha As teachers, we are frequently asked (even required ) to do the convoluted, the irrelevant, and the unnecessary. There are often too many students, not…

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20 Years Later: Relationships and Being a Champion

Last week I was preparing for the first day of school and I realized that this year is my 20th year in education.  I spent the first five years of my career in the classroom and I’ve spent the next 15 years as a school administrator.

Source: connectedprincipals.com

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4 Surprising Skills All Successful People Require

There are all sorts of skills that can contribute to success. But these 4 are critical. Without them you’ll never make it.

Source: www.inc.com

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This class may be the key to lowering depression in middle school | Deseret News National

“Researchers at the American Psychological Association found that preventing depression in the sixth grade, via gym class and recess, can stave off depression throughout the rest of adolescence.

 

Depression is the third leading cause of death and the number one leading cause of disability in teens. The study found that there is a significant association between the onset of depression in the sixth grade and depression in later teen years.”

 

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10 Things You Need To Know Before Becoming A Full-Time Blogger

Want to become a full time blogger? Here are the 10 important things you should know if you are considering blogging full-time.

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Use of digital devices affects ability of children to read human emotion

A new study of sixth-graders who went without any kind of exposure to digital media for five days found them to be far superior at reading human emotions than o

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Stop yourself from becoming a digital hoarder

How do we know when we have gained the trust of a colleague? For me, it seems to be when someone is willing to confess that she has become a digital hoarder

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Access to Technology for Immigrant Students

How a ninth-grade teacher handles BYOD issues with a largely immigrant classroom.
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We definitely have one into this situation within our school and technology classes. Having students who do NOT have access to certain technologies that the majority of their classmates have at home. 

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Are Teachers More Stressed than Ever?

“I often hear people moan about teachers moaning. The general consensus is that teachers have a shorter day, work less hours in a week, earn a higher than average salary, and have a more relaxed career, yet still manage to moan more than most. I think it’s time we investigate what all the moaning is about.”

 

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