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Erik Palmer

Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

Erik Palmer has become one of the nation’s premier experts on student presentations, classroom technology and oral communication skills. His passion lies in helping students communicate their ideas in living color. Part of his study revolves around giving teachers the technological know-how to unleash their students’ creativity and innovation.

 
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The Importance of Public Speaking Skills for Students

Why is public speaking important for students? Teaching oral communication can improve your classroom activities and equip students with lifelong skills.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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How to Start a Student Podcast: A Quick Guide

A quick guide for how to start a student podcast, with tips and tricks for teachers for the whole recording process

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Speaking (Not Public Speaking!) Activities for Middle and High School Students

Try these public speaking activities for middle and high school students to improve their speaking skills.

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Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Teaching Oral Communication Skills: What Student Voice Really Means

Guide students in their oral communication skills with tips from an educator.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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Talk First, Write Later: Oral Communication in the Classroom

Hear from Erik Palmer why speaking is just as important as reading and writing as a form of communication.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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4 Tips for Teaching Media Literacy in the Classroom

How media literate are you? Take our quiz, then try our four tips for teaching media literacy in the classroom.

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature