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Tips for Fostering Academic Conversations with Jennifer Orr – Easy EdTech Podcast 269

In this episode, fellow ASCD author and educator Jennifer Orr joins me for a deep dive into the art of fostering dynamic academic conversations with students across grade levels. You’ll hear techniques from her book Demystifying Discussion that empower students to co-construct knowledge while using versatile digital tools to enrich collaborative and reflective practices, deepening classroom discussions.

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Tips for Fostering Academic Conversations

  • Give students time to talk.
  • Discussions look similar and different in primary and secondary classrooms.
  • Think about your intention for classroom conversations.
  • Leverage digital tools for reflection.

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Monica Burns

Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, Author, Speaker, and Curriculum & EdTech Consultant. Visit her site ClassTechTips.com for more ideas on how to become a tech-savvy teacher.

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