Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
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Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
Description
October 18, 2022
It can be a daily source of misery for families: homework — sometimes hours of it — after school. But University of Alberta education expert Greg Thomas says it’s important to look at the value of homework, instead of the volume. He joined Global News at Noon with some tips for teachers, students, and parents.
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Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume04:29 | October 18, 2022
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$112M modular housing project begins for Jasper residents impacted by wildfire01:53 | October 21, 2024
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New rules for municipal political parties, donations in Alberta under Bill 2001:53 | October 18, 2024
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Albertans can now book appointments for flu, RSV and COVID-19 immunizations02:11 | October 7, 2024
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Alberta premier details upcoming legislation around gender identity02:24 | October 2, 2024
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Car submerged in Alberta lake for nearly 1 year finally removed01:04 | September 19, 2024
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Alberta education minister speaks about $8.6B funding boost to build schools05:46 | September 18, 2024
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School boards react to funding boost from Alberta government01:32 | September 18, 2024
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RCMP issue ‘dangerous person alert’ over 2 armed men in central Alberta00:55 | September 17, 2024
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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024
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Alberta announces $2.8M toward plant to turn waste into electricity00:51 | September 10, 2024
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Jasper residents, business owners set to return to wildfire-ravaged town02:26 | August 12, 2024
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1 dead, several injured after tent collapses at meditation centre northwest of Edmonton01:26 | August 1, 2024
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Jasper National Park cancels camping reservations into September due to wildfire01:28 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper officials release criteria that must be met before re-entry from wildfire evacuation01:51 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper evacuees continue to wait for information as pictures and videos show devastation01:53 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper National Park wildfire latest as 25K people evacuated08:28 | July 23, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 2004:51 | April 30, 2024
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Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province01:35 | April 24, 2024
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Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Danielle Smith tells House of Commons committee01:06 | March 28, 2024
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Medicine Hat mayor stripped of duties, half of her pay over conduct breach00:54 | March 22, 2024
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Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter04:15 | March 18, 2024
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Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography02:29 | February 22, 2024
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Northwest Territories plane crash kills 6 people: coroner’s office00:52 | January 24, 2024
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Questions over safety and access to emergency shelters in Edmonton07:36 | January 11, 2024
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Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director05:36 | January 8, 2024
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How to enjoy winter in Alberta04:29 | January 5, 2024
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‘There is a bit of hysteria’: Edmonton EV advocates on Ottawa’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate06:05 | December 20, 2023
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Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume04:29 | October 18, 2022
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$112M modular housing project begins for Jasper residents impacted by wildfire01:53 | October 21, 2024
-
New rules for municipal political parties, donations in Alberta under Bill 2001:53 | October 18, 2024
-
Albertans can now book appointments for flu, RSV and COVID-19 immunizations02:11 | October 7, 2024
-
Alberta premier details upcoming legislation around gender identity02:24 | October 2, 2024
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Car submerged in Alberta lake for nearly 1 year finally removed01:04 | September 19, 2024
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Alberta education minister speaks about $8.6B funding boost to build schools05:46 | September 18, 2024
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School boards react to funding boost from Alberta government01:32 | September 18, 2024
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RCMP issue ‘dangerous person alert’ over 2 armed men in central Alberta00:55 | September 17, 2024
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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools02:07 | September 11, 2024
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Alberta announces $2.8M toward plant to turn waste into electricity00:51 | September 10, 2024
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Jasper residents, business owners set to return to wildfire-ravaged town02:26 | August 12, 2024
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1 dead, several injured after tent collapses at meditation centre northwest of Edmonton01:26 | August 1, 2024
-
Jasper National Park cancels camping reservations into September due to wildfire01:28 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper officials release criteria that must be met before re-entry from wildfire evacuation01:51 | July 30, 2024
-
Jasper evacuees continue to wait for information as pictures and videos show devastation01:53 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper National Park wildfire latest as 25K people evacuated08:28 | July 23, 2024
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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
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Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 2004:51 | April 30, 2024
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Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province01:35 | April 24, 2024
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Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Danielle Smith tells House of Commons committee01:06 | March 28, 2024
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Medicine Hat mayor stripped of duties, half of her pay over conduct breach00:54 | March 22, 2024
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Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter04:15 | March 18, 2024
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Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography02:29 | February 22, 2024
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Northwest Territories plane crash kills 6 people: coroner’s office00:52 | January 24, 2024
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Questions over safety and access to emergency shelters in Edmonton07:36 | January 11, 2024
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Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director05:36 | January 8, 2024
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How to enjoy winter in Alberta04:29 | January 5, 2024
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‘There is a bit of hysteria’: Edmonton EV advocates on Ottawa’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate06:05 | December 20, 2023
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
Description
October 18, 2022
It can be a daily source of misery for families: homework — sometimes hours of it — after school. But University of Alberta education expert Greg Thomas says it’s important to look at the value of homework, instead of the volume. He joined Global News at Noon with some tips for teachers, students, and parents.
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