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Asynchronous conversation matters: Part I: Tap into your students' ease for using digital communities by structuring meaningful online conversations using free tools for asynchronous discussion that center around classroom learning.; Format: article/best practice; By Bill Ferriter.

Becoming an online teacher: For even the most experienced classroom teacher, teaching online requires a thoughtful transition to the new environment.; Format: article; By Bobby Hobgood, Ed.D..

Best practices in school library website design: You're a librarian, not a web designer, but you can have a school library website that meets the needs of students and teachers if you keep it simple, don't take on more than you can manage, and focus on what you know.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Building and maintaining an online professional learning community: Many schools have moved away from one-time workshops and toward the more sustained approach of professional learning communities. But finding the time for all PLC members to collaborate can be difficult. This article offers suggestions for using online tools to make PLCs run more smoothly and effectively.; Format: article/best practice; By Jayme Linton.

CareerStart lessons: Grade eight: This collection of lessons aligns the eighth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.; Format: (multiple pages)

The challenge of a broken pencil: From dealing with meltdowns to setting a routine, Rhonda Layman shares communication and management strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders.; Format: article; By Waverly Harrell.

Communicating with parents at the beginning of the year: In The First Year, page 1.3; Start communicating with parents at the beginning of the year, to establish a relationship before you have anything negative to say.; Format: article/best practice; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Communication: The key to successful mentoring: Building support systems begins with asking for help — and giving it.; Format: article; By Diane Gore.

Creating a safe space for students to take academic risks: In The First Year, page 1.6; A classroom culture that encourages students to take academic risks starts with the teacher.; Format: article/best practice; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Finding your audience: a primer: In Writing for the Web, page 3; Before you sit down to write something, ask yourself some questions about the people who will read it.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

The First Year: Essays on the author's experiences in her first year of teaching: the mistakes she made, what she learned from them, and how she used them to become a better teacher — and how other first-year teachers can, too.; Format: book (multiple pages)

I know who they are, but who am I?: In The First Year, page 3.10; In your efforts to build relationships with your students, be sure to maintain your status as their teacher.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

If he's in danger of failing, at least three people need to know it: In The First Year, page 4.1; Get in touch with parents to prevent students' failure, not just to report on it.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Listening while you work: Using informal assessments to inform your instruction: In The First Year, page 2.2; Ongoing classroom assessment can be informal, but it provides invaluable information about what students are actually learning.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Making connections between concepts: In The First Year, page 2.3; To help students connect what they're learning, make your expectations clear and ask them what they understand and what isn't working.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

New beginnings: In The First Year, page 2.11; Treat January as an opportunity to start fresh, in your relationships with students and colleagues and in your classroom management and instruction.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Real-world learning in a virtual environment: Want to try project-based learning to get your students involved in real-world issues? A former North Carolina Technology & Learning Teacher of the Year talks about how she worked with the North Carolina Zoo to get students excited about learning.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Snow days: In The First Year, page 3.2; Don't make assumptions about school policies, and remember that not all “rules” are written down.; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Three weeks and counting: What winter break might really mean: In The First Year, page 2.9; Your students might not be looking forward to a break in their routine as much as you think.; Format: article; By Kristi Johnson Smith.Commentary and sidebar notes by Lindy Norman.

Twitter as a learning tool for teachers: This article shows how Twitter can be a valuable tool in helping teachers build their professional learning networks.; Format: article; By Bill Ferriter.

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LEARN NC, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, finds the most innovative and successful practices in K–12 education and makes them available to the teachers and students of North Carolina — and the world.