Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2017

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: Differentiation.

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Differentiated Instruction BYOD Common Core Digital Citizenship 155

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Students assess their understanding, identify areas of difficulty, and adjust their learning approach accordingly. Techniques such as goal-setting, positive self-talk, and relaxation exercises foster a positive learning environment and enhance engagement and motivation.

Strategy 52

Strategy Learning Differentiated Instruction Study 52

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularly in this early part of the 21st century. These reflections are not just an academic exercise but a practical one, aimed at understanding and adapting to the evolving dynamics of education.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 19, 2020

The term personalization and individualization are often used synonymously for differentiating instruction. For many educators, this conversation may seem like an exercise in semantics. It is best to start with a common structure for taking this dive into deeper learning through Differentiation.

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Personalized Learning Learning Assessment Differentiated Instruction 145

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

You can also share specific texts with individual students or small groups to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. It also includes feedback for learners when they answer formative assessment questions. To develop this open educational resource for sixth grade, a team of middle school educators collaborated.

How To 130

How To Classroom Common Core Hapara 130

EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

In a recent article, Canadian researchers identified the greatest challenges to implementing effective differentiated instruction in the classroom. Topping the list were teacher workload , lack of time , the perceived complexity and difficulty of differentiating , and the increasingly diverse needs of individual students 1.

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Differentiated Instruction LMS Exercises Training 143

Graphite Blog

MAY 21, 2021

These (mostly) free tools can help you assess how students are doing -- and feeling -- alongside other resources for building up their skills and confidence. We've divided this list into three parts -- you can jump to any section below using these links: Assess Where Your Students Are. ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR ALL SUBJECTS Edulastic.

Khan Academy 96

Khan Academy Tools Assessment Differentiated Instruction 96

Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 11, 2014

This is an excellent site/app that allows educators to turn their classroom paperless and do all testing/assessing on an iPad. Also, educators can use Answer Pad for any subject and easily integrate it into their curriculum. assessing iPad mobile learning student response system' W/ tons of templates to choose from (i.e

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Differentiated Instruction Mobile Learning iPad Mobility 52

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This is an excellent site/app that allows educators to turn their classroom paperless and do all testing/assessing on an iPad. Also, educators can use Answer Pad for any subject and easily integrate it into their curriculum. assessment student response system' W/ tons of templates to choose from (i.e

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Differentiated Instruction Mobile Learning iPad Exercises 45

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

As a special education teacher, I work with students who struggle academically. Over the years I’ve become familiar with the ideas and theories commonly advocated for in special education practice. There are limitations to many of these instructional ideologies though, and one alone is insufficient. Why is that?

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Meeting Differentiated Instruction Survey Digital Badges 111

Technology Tidbits

MARCH 19, 2020

Self-paced instruction is constructed in such a way that the learner proceeds from one topic or segment to the next at their own speed. This type of instruction is becoming increasingly popular as the education world shifts from the classroom to the internet ( Wikipedia )." videos, lessons) aligned to state-standards.

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Tools Differentiated Instruction Game-Based Learning Learning 37

Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 14, 2015

formative is a new site for giving students quizzes/exercises and assessing them in real-time, that I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers. The way this works is an educator creates a class on formative and students join w/ a unique code (i.e. ClassDojo).

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Differentiated Instruction Exercises Assessment Technology 28

Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 22, 2016

The way this works is that a student watches a educational video on grammar (i.e. parts of a sentence, punctuation, etc) and then completes interactive exercises. Not only is this ideal for self paced learning, but this can help educators differentiate instruction as well as "flip" a classroom/lesson.

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Differentiated Instruction Exercises Assessment Report 28

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Beginning that very first year in my Algebra classroom, I've strived to make it easier for educators to design their own curriculum. standards-based) school for at-risk youth, pre-packaged curriculum and assessments offered very little flexibility for personalization or modification. Because I taught at a. competency-based (a.k.a.

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Khan Academy Assessment Differentiated Instruction EdTech 60

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As teachers we know how we have to juggle teaching, classroom activities, meet deadlines, plan and execute lesson plans and assessments. With Chronicle Cloud Note Taking, I can record assessments, track performance, and share with linked contacts. Chronicle Cloud app makes it very easy to record formative assessment data.

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Assessment Groups Data Conference 59

techlearning

APRIL 16, 2018

Below is a list of some of the best resources for students and educators looking to learn how to program and code. Best of all is the educator portal which allows teachers to track and monitor student progress. This is ideal for assessing students and differentiating instruction. Awbie, Jam, and Duo).

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Robotics iPad Android Learning 72

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Over the past months, many educators have been sharing resources, best practices, and more about distance learning. with Policy Leader and teacher Joseph Fatheree The Covid-19 Education Question: Is this Really Learning?

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Resources Education Learning Differentiated Instruction 531

techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

More than 7,500 educators from around the globe gathered in Boston to participate in ASCD's #Empower18 conference. Attendees attended Learning Labs and Poster sessions facilitated by educators. Attendees attended Learning Labs and Poster sessions facilitated by educators.

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Conference Report Differentiated Instruction Mobility 40

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In explicit teaching, independent practice is important as it helps reinforce the learning and assesses students’ grasp of the material without direct teacher guidance. It is next to impossible to design differentiated explicit teaching sessions without this information. to generate. to generate. MagicSchool.ai

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Blended Learning Groups Learning Assessment 195

Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices. She also says, “Technology should supplement, not replace, an educator.”

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Strategy Technology How To Robotics 282

Technology Tidbits

APRIL 10, 2018

Below is a list of some of the best resources for students and educators looking to learn how to program and code. Best of all is the educator portal which allows teachers to track and monitor student progress. This is ideal for assessing students and differentiating instruction. This list is in alphabetical order.

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How To Robotics iPad STEM 34

Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Educators are often intimidated by Google Sheets and stick to assigning Google Docs or Google Slides assignments. Meaningful reading log If you’re an English language arts educator, you’ve probably assigned a reading log at some point. What can learners do with Google Sheets?

Digital Learning 130

Digital Learning Google Differentiated Instruction Learning 130

Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Below is a list of some of the best resources for students and educators looking to learn how to program and code. Best of all is the educator portal which allows teachers to track and monitor student progress. This is ideal for assessing students and differentiating instruction. This list is in alphabetical order.

How To 30

How To STEM iPad Learning 30

wwwatanabe

OCTOBER 27, 2010

The teachers were masters at differentiated instruction with technology. The kids on the laptops got to choose what their learning exercise. The other was an 8th grade math class, where they were presenting their research to their small group for peer assessment.

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Differentiated Instruction Laptops Groups Microsoft 40

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

By incorporating these elements into the design of blended lessons, educators can provide a more robust and impactful learning experience for themselves and their students. Educators who provide options throughout a student’s educational journey nurture a sense of responsibility and ownership over the student’s education.

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Blended Learning Learning Secondary Differentiated Instruction 220

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Nearly ten years ago, I started my career in education as a math teacher at a new alternative high school serving over-age, under-credited youth in New York City. If we, the educators, were going to serve our students well, we were going to have to get pedagogically creative. Abbas Manjee's standards-based Algebra 1 scope and sequence.

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System Khan Academy EdTech LMS 120

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Global Education Conference Call For Proposals Opens May 1st! virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners.

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Conference Classroom Libraries Common Core 44

MindShift

OCTOBER 30, 2015

When Martha Youman was starting out as a second-grade teacher, every Friday she would stay late after school to make what she called “seat work” for her 30 students— packets to help differentiate instruction for the three levels of learners in her classroom. “My My medium level would get the same thing, but shorter.

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Training Differentiated Instruction Advocacy Groups 28

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

By the way, this resource is excellent for any Google for Education school that uses the Chrome browser, not just Chromebooks! Here’s how Google describes it : “ The Chromebook App Hub , an online resource to help educators, administrators and developers work together to learn about Chromebook apps and activity ideas for schools.

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Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 1, 2015

I spent more than 5 years in public school classrooms, both urban and suburban, and while I saw a lot of educators working their behinds off and engaging kids in valuable, essential learning, I also saw a lot of kids that were disenchanted by what school had to offer. What Classrooms Can Learn From Informal Learning.

Classroom 40

Classroom Learning Differentiated Instruction Assessment 40

Technology Tidbits

MARCH 9, 2020

This is a question that I frequently think about and a term that gets tossed around in education. Wikipedia says, " Blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace. [1]

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Blended Learning Khan Academy Learning Edmodo 43

The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 7, 2019

So many educators want desperately to create better balance in their lives. That holds for your instructional time, work hours before and after school, and personal time. It’s about viewing your time as a series of choices, and stepping into your power to exercise autonomy whenever possible. Want to listen instead of read ?

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Strategy Differentiated Instruction Meeting Course 60

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Embracing these tools not only prepares students for a tech-driven future but also enriches the educational journey with creativity and efficiency.

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Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 55

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. A lesson on how to create a podcast. A tutorial on how to create a paper circuit board that uses LED lights.

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Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 93

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022. However, eventually, as post-stimulus costs begin to hit schools, digital, with its lower costs and higher margins, will be where districts and publishers come together to deliver engaging education with tighter budgets.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 110