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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks to Elevate Instruction

Teacher Reboot Camp

The learning theories and frameworks below provide useful tips on how to design online instruction and plan digital lessons to help students thrive. Rather than subscribing to one theory, I find that learning about each offers me great insight into what motivates and engages online and digital learners. Further Reading and Exploration.

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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness

eSchool News

Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions For more news on policy, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In one of my graduate courses for future PK-12 educational leaders, students are asked to review a student handbook and provide their recommendations on how to improve those handbooks.

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Helping Kids Be Healthy and Whole While Learning from Home

The CoolCatTeacher

Kim Schonert-Reichl is an expert advisor for the WE organization’s WE Schools program, which is accessed by over 18,000 schools across North America – with a special emphasis on social and emotional learning and mental wellbeing. Her research on the Roots of Empathy was profiled on the PBS Newshour special , the American Graduate.

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How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Digital Promise

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. Create learning resources and activities that can be done offline.

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7 Digital Learning Theories and Models You Should Know

Teacher Reboot Camp

While pursuing our teaching degrees we were introduced to various learning theorists and their insights about how people learn best. These are skills I outline in my book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.