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Author: Penny Smits

February 13, 2021
Post categories Mathematical Discourse, Motivation & Engagement, Penny Smits, Teacher as Researcher

A Timeless Classic

Who knew teaching students in the virtual environment would be so difficult?  The struggles range from getting students to turn on their cameras to trying to get them working in…

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February 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Post categories Penny Smits, Uncategorized

Listening, Speaking and Culture Building, Oh My!

If you are looking for a brain break that helps build the culture in the classroom while working on students speaking and listening skills, then Categories may be what your…

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February 1, 2019February 5, 2019
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What Makes You Smile?

Our TRC team has been investigating how to create psychological safety in the classroom. Our goal is for teams and individuals to feel safe to take interpersonal risks and to…

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