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One of the biggest challenges teachers are concerned with right now is engagement. It’s possible that students aren’t engaging with classroom content because the curricula, materials, and instructional methods don’t fully meet the diverse needs of each learner. Differentiated instruction could be the missing piece.

Beginning February 7th, join SchoolWorks’ consultants Cindy Duffy and Kevin Seymour for a four-part, virtual, weekly series that covers all the ins and outs of differentiation and how it can be incorporated into every classroom. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/3lNuGs6

Join Dr. Ethan Lynn for this free training!

Check out this incredible FREE professional development opportunity from the Siebel Center for Design happening November 16, 2023!

Check out Tricia Keith as she announces the winners of the Vermilion County Institute drawings! Congratulations to all the winners!

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Brian Russell, Salt Fork 512
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2023 Vermilion County Institute Prize Drawing Check out Tricia Keith as she announces the winners of the Vermilion County Teachers' Institute prize drawing! Congratulations to all the winners!

Happy National Instructional Coaches' Day!!! Thank you for serving our teachers and their students as if they were your own. Keep changing lives!

A common complaint among teachers is that they don't have enough time to: plan, collaborate, differentiate, develop curriculum, come up with new ideas...the list goes on.

But there's hope! Check out this video from Ditch That Textbook to see how the Artificial Intelligence tool ChatGPT can be utilized for a variety of classroom purposes, giving teachers more of what they don't have. Time. (Special Education teachers, pay close attention at the 4-minute mark to have your mind absolutely blown 😉)

What are some ways you've used AI in the classroom to enhance the learning experience for your students? Let us know in the comments!

ChatGPT for the Classroom -- in 6 minutes In schools, ChatGPT isn't just a cheating tool. (Same goes for any AI assistant.) How so?Let's take the Peloponnesian War for example. Yes, it'll write a fiv...

If the "Are You Listening" post we made last week piqued your interest, consider this a follow-up. Julian Treasure (who was mentioned in that write-up) provides a deeper explanation of what noise is and gives an overview of its detrimental effects on us, our relationships, and the world at large.

AGENTS of miscommunication part 4 Can you guess what the N stands for?

The questions you ask show how much you care. Model for your kids how they should be thinking about and reflecting on what happened at school. (And show them what thoughtful, intentional conversation looks and sounds like.) ❤️

These are great conversation prompts to use with kids!

Thanks The Everymom

Check out our newest article written by ROE SchoolWorks instructional coach and former public speaking and journalism teacher, Kaleb Wachala, where he explores the complexities of listening and what can be done to get better at it. https://www.roeschoolworks.org/o/roe-schoolworks/article/1220760

A classroom should be a place where students feel safe, welcomed, and respected. One of the best ways to foster community is by giving students the space to share about themselves and learn about others. This simple, effective activity works with all ages, encourages storytelling and listening, and positively impacts the classroom environment for the entire school year. When students know more about who they're learning with, they're more likely to want to do it. Oh, and make sure you model by going first 😉

Try this out and let us know how it went!

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