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ƶijapp-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19
The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the ƶijapp College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
October 27, 2021Centers and Institutes, Research, Resources for Educators

David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instruction
ƶijapp Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, “Effective Online Teaching.”
August 24, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators

ƶijapp students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring program
In response to ƶijapp's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave ƶijapp students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.
July 23, 2020Academics, Community Engagement

Activities to keep your preschooler learning from home—tips from the ƶijapp Preschool for Creative Learning
Teachers from the ƶijapp Preschool for Creative Learning share ideas that offer activities for play with young children while supporting learning connections in a variety of content areas. These experiences allow for children to work together with family members and engage in discussion as they play.
May 6, 2020Resources for Educators

Alumna adapts to rapid changes in education while teaching in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic
Malina Pakulak knew becoming an educator would require flexibility. Yet, when the global coronavirus pandemic struck Italy, forcing the country into a nation-wide lockdown on March 9, Pakulak wasn’t sure what the teaching profession would look like in the coming weeks.
April 16, 2020Alumni and Friends

ƶijapp School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educators
Faculty and graduate students in ƶijapp’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
April 14, 2020Community Engagement

College of Education teacher candidates adapt to changes in schooling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Though teaching their students face-to-face in a classroom is no longer an option, seniors completing their final internship in one of the College of Education’s teacher preparation programs are adapting to a “new normal” by virtually teaching and connecting with their students in creative ways.
April 9, 2020Academics, Student Life

How to meet the social, emotional needs of your child during COVID-19
ƶijapp School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.
April 3, 2020Resources for Educators

How parents can support their K-12 student in online learning
ƶijapp Instructional Technology Instructor James Hatten shares tips for parents who are currently learning how to best support their child’s success in a newly created online classroom.
April 3, 2020Resources for Educators

Tips for Parents: How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19
ƶijapp Counselor Education Instructor Cynthia Topdemir shares strategies and resources for parents and educators to use while talking about the coronavirus with their children.
April 3, 2020Resources for Educators

10 Tips for Success in Online Classes
ƶijapp Instructional Technology faculty members James Hatten and Sanghoon Park share tips and strategies to help you successfully navigate online learning.
April 3, 2020Academics