The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

book that is new? Can teachers differentiate with more than thirty students in a class? Subscribe to the Show Resources Mentioned in Episode 803 Show Sponsor: Propello – free NGSS-aligned differentiated science curriculum for middle school The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0

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Strategy How To Adobe Groups 421

Neo LMS

MAY 20, 2021

Student engagement in online classes seems to be a never-ending quest for teachers. Spider web discussions were created by English teacher and school leader Alexis Wiggins as a tried and tested method to help students become learning leaders. In contrast, elementary student discussions can take around twenty minutes.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Have all students log in during class.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sitting at my computer screen after being directed to explore the results of the latest adaptive assessment, “smart tests”, required by the district, I hear their little joke in my head and think, “No, it sure isn’t.”. From these programs teachers are armed with “personalized learning plans” for each student. .

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Assessment Study Groups Personalized Learning 108

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There is an increased movement towards personalizing the educational experience, practiced with student agency and choice on assessments. For a teacher, this translates into knowing what students use and understanding these platforms themselves. Moreover, the general use of technology has changed. Fougler, and Kevin J.

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Technology Digital Citizenship EdTech Study 299

The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sitting at my computer screen after being directed to explore the results of the latest adaptive assessment, “smart tests”, required by the district, I hear their little joke in my head and think, “No, it sure isn’t.”. From these programs teachers are armed with “personalized learning plans” for each student. .

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Assessment Study Groups Personalized Learning 100

edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

We, as edtech leaders and classroom teachers, must explore pathways where assessments support teaching and learning in the 21st century. Authentic assessments are always about the connections we make with students, each other, and the broader community as indicated in a Gallup poll. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Assessment ePortfolio Learning Secondary 51

Neo LMS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Smart boards have remodeled the way teachers perform their duties, including how they manage simple record-keeping tasks, engage student interest, illustrate complex concepts, assess learning, and prepare students for an evolving digital world. Multiple choice assessments.

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Classroom Assessment Tools Report 239

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 25, 2019

This year’s conference highlighted so many ways to use Google to engage learners and make grading, assessment, feedback, pbl, gamification, student engagement, collaboration, student choice, and student voice easy to do! I have shared a list of Google Gurus in this post.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2023

Students have the ability to choose their own characters and other story elements when creating a customized reading passage with Choice Texts. For example, one student asked me, ‘Can I get my journal out and write about this?’ Our school has a basal reading series, and we also use trade books. Image Credit: eSpark.

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Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Tools 148

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

When the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Golden Grove Elementary School in Palm Beach County, FL pad around the classroom in their (possibly) smelly socks, everyone cheers. It’s not because these students and teachers have a peculiar penchant for fetid footsies. Flashlight reading at Golden Grove Elementary School.

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Elementary Assessment Study Instructional Materials 136

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

It covers a wide range of languages and uses a game-like format that keeps students engaged. Notability For older students, especially those in high school or college, Notability is a game-changer. – Kids’ Books and Videos This is a digital library for kids 12 and under.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Schools have already begun to adopt machine learning initiatives to help teachers and students fill learning gaps, and the results have been received well so far. Intelligent assistant solutions can also help teachers analyze student data and alter lesson plans to best benefit their classes. AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores.

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Kaplan Robotics Data Report 351

Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Monica loves getting students connected on a global scale and loves to use digital tools like Lumio to create interactive lessons to engage her students. Currently, Monica serves four elementary schools in her district. Boost your student engagement on any devices wherever learning needs to happen.

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Elementary Differentiated Instruction Assessment Training 87

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This term refers to the pre-existing cognitive framework that each student brings into the learning environment, encompassing everything from factual information to deeply ingrained skills and misconceptions. The implications of these findings are far-reaching for educators and researchers.

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Knowledge Base Assessment Study Dropout 112

The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sitting at my computer screen after being directed to explore the results of the latest adaptive assessment, “smart tests”, required by the district, I hear their little joke in my head and think, “No, it sure isn’t.”. From these programs teachers are armed with “personalized learning plans” for each student.

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Assessment Study Groups Personalized Learning 52

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw attitudes toward math bottom out in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. The anxiety it created for parents and students—and even teachers, because it was something new—was awful. Book: Contagious Culture.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“I tell them not to read at the same pace that your neighbors are reading, not too loud that we’re distracting someone, but just enough that you can practice your reading voice,” the second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School said. “So At her table, students don’t just jump into reading. 20, 2021. “I Reading Remedies.

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Elementary Report Training Groups 77

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw the need to better support a growth mindset around math in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. We knew we needed to do something to support all students, especially English learners and students with disabilities.

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Common Core Adaptive Learning Elementary Blended Learning 94

PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. As we look ahead to 2023, there is a plethora of EdTech available to schools that can improve efficiency and student engagement.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 14, 2023

“I transitioned from the corporate world to use my talents to cater to students who looked like my children — who were receiving their education in that school district at the time,” said Williams-May, who is Black. During the camp, she uses all of her teaching skills to keep the students focused. “I

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Title for Kaylsta: 3 assessment tools that support student individuality and assets (not deficits). Original title: assessment-tools-that-support-student-individuality. There is another approach to assessment that supports students’ individuality and provides teachers with effective information about their learning.

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Assessment Study Groups Personalized Learning 52

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

The book was released by the UDL pioneers at CAST , an organization co-founded by HGSE Professor David Rose. It is the first book brought out under the umbrella of CAST’s new distribution channel, CAST Professional Publishing. And you can challenge your students to see who can stay within the 140-character limit.

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UDL Common Core Guidelines Exercises 120

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2023

Some of these reasons according to Blazer include: - Review and reinforce materials learned in class - Check students understanding and assess their skills and knowledge - Enhance students study skills - Provide students with learning opportunities where they can use their newly acquired skills to explore new insights.

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Study Elementary Analysis Mobile Learning 145

Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

In this post, I share how digital student portfolios did make a possible difference. I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

In this post, I share how digital student portfolios did make a possible difference. I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios.

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Elementary Classroom Survey Assessment 40

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Inquire about differentiation techniques for teaching students with diverse learning styles. Grading and feedback support: Real-world examples: Ask Chat GPT to review and provide feedback on student essays or assignments. Seek guidance on creating a rubric for assessing science experiments.

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Education Strategy Examples Differentiated Instruction 84

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 16, 2019

I will be at Alan November’s BLC19 in Boston (July) presenting workshops and sessions to support educators and students. Also, please explore my Booking Info. Engineer Hoopsters – A great article from eGFI that lets students know you can excel in the STEM fields while also playing basketball… and winning. Have a great week!

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Resources STEM Conference Flipped Classroom 94

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Without a solid reading foundation, students are more likely to perform poorly or drop out of school. For the last three years, I’ve had my students on this program, along with teaching, tutoring, and intervention, and all—and I mean all—my students have passed the STAAR reading since I’ve used this program.”.

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Software Elementary Data Report 108

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, Laura went out of her way to make connections with these students. Through phone calls that allowed her to get to know them and discover what motivates them, she took the extra steps like providing individualized feedback on assessments and checking not just for completion, but for understanding.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 17, 2018

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Check out my Booking Page … Please contact me soon if you have an interest. Math Basketball Games – Are you looking for a way to bring a little basketball into your elementary of middle school math class?

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Resources STEM Conference Flipped Classroom 87

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

Whether she’s searching for standards-aligned curriculum or playing dress-up, the Tool Elementary School principal does whatever it takes to lift her students from struggling to successful. Department of Education named Tool Elementary a National Blue Ribbon School. Read these Granny Calhoun-approved books. Stay Hungry.

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Elementary Mobility Assessment Tools 66

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p. Madda et al.,

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Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Her job is to help teachers to use technology to meet the needs of their students. . Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! Consider how students might use a podcast as an assessment tool. Click To Tweet.

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Meeting Google Blended Learning Assessment 96

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 18, 2023

This post is part of a series where I delve into various aspects of classroom management, including insightful recommendations on classroom management books , vital classroom management skills, an annotated bibliography featuring research papers on classroom management, and essential classroom management websites. K., & Wong, R.

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Strategy Classroom Groups Elementary 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

To support superintendents, we provided learning through a series of sessions related to leading change and facilitated a book study utilizing the book “ Blended, Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools ”by Michael B. the changes in student achievement occurs more slowly over time. Horn and Heather Staker.

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Blended Learning Learning Training Assessment 96

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The modern library can also transcend the physical space, existing in a virtual realm without walls – one where students have the option to check out books anytime, anywhere. This was more than the number of print books borrowed. Holzweiss said she avoids outdated book report questions and formats. Holzweiss asked.

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Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 89