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Curtis Jerry Smothers
Teacher . Editor . Poet . Writing Coach . Historian . Online Tutor
Good education is more than lessons, assignments, tests and grades. The articles in this section explore what makes teaching effective and learning meaningful—from the qualities of good teachers and ways to engage students to technology, digital citizenship and changing ideas about how people learn. Some offer practical advice; others challenge conventional wisdom. All share one premise: teachers and students learn best when both are actively involved in the process.
What Good Teachers Do
Digital World Teaching
Student-Centered Learning
Advice to Students
Beyond Learning Styles
Verifyng Sources
on the Net
Students Can Compete
Connecting with Students
Parents and Homework
Next up: Secondary Education
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