A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. I still can’t believe how much time and focus there was on how to manage a classroom effectively. How students analyze, discuss and act on feedback is as important as the quality of the feedback itself.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are disadvantages of classroom management? What are disadvantages of classroom management? Poor classroom management examples can have detrimental effects on the learning environment and student outcomes. Moreover, poor classroom management can impact teacher well-being and job satisfaction.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional methods like lectures to innovative approaches such as active classroom learning and technology integration, these techniques play a vital role in shaping educational outcomes. Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

They ensure students engage with content that aligns with the subject area and grade-level standards. Step 2: Design the Learning Activities – In each column, design three distinct activities or tasks that enable students to interact with the standard from various perspectives. Below are some of my favorite choice board designs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 key instructional strategies? What are the 5 methods of teaching?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively. What are tools and techniques in education? What are the four kinds of assessment?

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Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

Read on to discover what the Universal Design for Learning is all about and how it can reduce educational barriers for students. Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. Give Students a Choice of Assignments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Providing teachers with a wide range of high-quality resources coupled with research-based instructional strategies is also important. There Should Be Something for Everyone For educators, the biggest advantage of digital resources is the ability to personalize content for students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are plenty of reasons that K–3 teachers tend to be less likely than their middle and high school peers to use technology in the classroom. However, by incorporating technology into their classrooms, K–3 teachers can add flexibility and personalization to their instruction—and even get some of their own time back.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

When students are actively engaged in tasks that require them to use higher-level critical thinking skills and communication and collaboration activities, it helps promote deeper learning in the classroom and successfully prepares learners for college, career, and life. Flip the classroom. para Workspace column.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Still, teachers are tirelessly putting in their best effort to make distance learning work for their students. We are grateful for the educators’ generosity in sharing their experiences and offering a firsthand glimpse into their strategies to meet these demanding times. Reimagining Family Engagement.

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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. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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Neo LMS

JULY 2, 2019

Flipped Learning is not just another teaching strategy, but rather, the meta-strategy that supports all others. Rather, it is a pedagogical approach that maximizes the face-to-face time in the classroom. Read more: Flipped Classroom on the NEO Blog. What happens first is the instruction phase which takes place at home.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Teachers can provide a brief outline or specific topics they want to cover, and ChatGPT can suggest activities, resources, or strategies to enhance the learning experience for students. ChatGPT can help generate relevant and engaging learning materials based on specific requirements or topics.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This new strategy leverages the knowledge and skills of tech-savvy teachers and ensures that colleagues can cover for one another if someone’s personal circumstances don’t allow them to conduct a synchronous lesson on a particular day. 87 percent of teachers said VILS enhanced their ability to differentiate instruction.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The school visit demonstrated how they integrate culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and varied assessments to highlight Black brilliance in mathematics. With 1:1 computer access for grades 3–8, students engage in coding, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking beginning with Kindergarten.

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Omega Notes

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Differentiated learning in a post-secondary environment can improve not just student engagement and retention of material but instructor responsiveness to student needs. Ed tech is a tool that can provide faculty with student analytics and insight on how students engage with material, from acquisition to expression.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

The post Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Dr. Monica Alicea, a Technology Training and Integration Specialist, about strategies and tools to engage students. Returning to the Classroom with Technology.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration transcends classroom boundaries, involving a myriad of stakeholders – colleagues, students, parents, and the broader educational community. In my experience, these connections don’t just bring new ideas and perspectives to the classroom; they also offer support and inspiration from a global teaching community.

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Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 4, 2016

Teaching strategies are constantly evolving while technology is taking on a more dominant role in the classroom. Check out our list of the books we think every teacher should read this year for a little strategy refresh. This book explores grading with differentiated instruction. Super Core by Mark Weakland.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted school districts, students, staff, and families in unprecedented ways. In response to the learning loss, reduced instruction time, and low student engagement, the federal and state governmental agencies allocated ESSER I, II, and III funds to districts to utilize over the next two to three years.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In this inspiring interview, Catlin and I chat about blended learning strategies and models, and what’s working right now! Don’t miss the amazing ideas that Catlin shares in this episode, including ideas that will help teachers and students survive concurrent teaching and learning. Losing the Benefits of Online Learning.

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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. This strategy keeps students working with content that is neither too difficult nor too easy for their individual level.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 4, 2019

The post Project Based Learning Tips that Will Transform Your Classroom – SULS015 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. She shares lots of tips for project-based learning, using the “In-Flip,” method, and how she helps students discover their passions. 22:37] Differentiate instruction with technology.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Now, instead of focusing solely on STEM, education experts are finding ways to innovate in the classroom with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). This approach teaches K-12 students to think creatively and engage in other subject areas using skills learned in the arts.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

A recent edWebinar led by Bobbi Bear, Director of Customer Advocacy for Achieve3000, identified effective ways to integrate SEL with reading instruction, through classroom conversations about nonfiction and fiction texts. Additionally, Bobbi served as a learning facilitator, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding Our Students’ Needs When I work with teachers to design learning experiences that strive to meet students where they are in their individual learning journeys, the first item on the agenda is pre-assessments. Once teachers have pre-assessment data, it’s time to design differentiated students-centered lessons!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Among the most important developments we have seen is the proliferation of devices in the classroom, whether through bring-your-own-device, district-led one-to-one programs, or other channels. Early in the project we were asked to complete the sentence “Technology in the classroom equals…what?” What Does Real Success Look Like?

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wwwatanabe

DECEMBER 22, 2011

17th, focusing on strategies and approaches for helping students become better writers , got me thinking about what writing looks like in 21st century learning. She then had the class share with their partner again only this time giving examples of each strategy. What increases the love for writing in your classroom/life?

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2018

And the students who experienced the most group work had the least exposure to other proficiency-based teaching strategies. For teachers who have designed their curriculum so that students can move individually, at their own pace, it can be challenging to bring students back together to work collaboratively.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

(April 5, 2018) – California’s Beaumont Unified School District (Beaumont USD) today announced that Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, has been selected to support the development of STEM teaching and learning environments in the district.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Welcome to the third post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading. Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

Reyes recognizes that personalized learning overlaps with a number of long established instructional philosophies, frameworks and practices. So rather than reinvent the wheel and conjure up a new definition, he looks to the past at a concept that precedes the technology used in classrooms today: The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).

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