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Brita Hammer

Brita Hammer received a B.S. in Marketing at North Dakota State University. She started with Edmentum in March 2018 and currently serves as a Marketing Associate. Brita is passionate about providing teachers resources to help their students achieve in and out of the classroom.

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[Weekly Inspiration] The Shift from Engaging Students to Empowering Learners

Teachers spend a lot of time developing lessons and content to engage their students. Many spend hours finding the perfect video, the ideal lesson, or the right activity to get students interested. But what if we shifted away from engaging students by telling them what they should learn and instead empower learners to figure out what they want to learn?

[Talking Ed] 5 Biggest Pitfalls of Blended Learning

After you’ve decided to take the plunge and begin to implement blended learning at your school, there are many pitfalls to consider and avoid. In this Talking Ed video, we’ll discuss the five biggest pitfalls of blended learning and share tips for what you can do to avoid them!

[Weekly Inspiration] Never Underestimate the Power of Kind Words

As an educator, you have a front row seat to watching your students enjoy the journey of learning and you get to celebrate their successes with them every day.

3 Ways to Use Student Assessment Data

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to use data in a way that not only benefits you, but most importantly, your students. Here are three ways to use your assessment data to full potential.

9 Questions to Consider When Choosing an Edtech Solution for Your Special Education Program

Special education students have a wide range of unique needs and abilities that require intentional accommodations and modifications, often outlined in their IEPs. Choosing the right program can provide meaningful insights into your learners’ strengths, weaknesses, and knowledge gaps and can help you provide effective and individualized instruction.

5 Books All Adult + Higher Ed Teachers Should Add to Their List

Adult and higher education teachers are always looking for new ways to enhance their teaching practice and to find new ways to engage with this special population. While there are many books written about the adult learning experience, educators need books based on research, theory, and best practices in order to implement these practices into their teaching. Here are five books that satisfy this need and that every adult and higher ed teacher should add to his or her list.

7 Classroom Hacks Straight from Teachers

As you’ve progressed further in your teaching career, you’ve picked up strategies along the way to make your life easier. We recently asked teachers on our Facebook page to share their best classroom hack with us, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite responses with you!

Finding Success at the Middle School Level

At Edmentum, we’re familiar with the impact that blended learning, intervention, credit recovery, and remediation in grades 6–8 can have on a district. Check out a few of these inspiring success stories straight from middle schools across the country.

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