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Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Student Engagement and Learning

A Principal's Reflections

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. Pillar #5: Student Engagement and Learning Many of us firmly believe in technology’s potential to transform the teaching and learning cultures of schools. Digital Leadership Learning Patrick Larkin PIllars of Digital Leadership Student engagement'

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Research-Influenced Learning Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Appropriate Level of Stimulation : The learning space can offer the “silent curriculum” that affects student engagement levels. When designing the space, it’s important for educators not to overstimulate and thus detract students’ ability to focus but to provide enough stimuli to enhance the learning experience. Cheryan, S.,

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Three Ways to Increase Student Engagement in Reading

Reading By Example

The research is clear: If a student is not motivated to read and is not engaged in the text, all of the strategy instruction a teacher might provide may be for naught (Guthrie and Klauda, 2014; Ivey, 2014; Wanzek et al, 2014). The Social Side of Engaged Reading for Young Adolescents. Klauda, S. Roberts, G.,

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Are you leveling up with esports?

eSchool News

Imagine a new school program that is gender-neutral, inclusive to students with physical disabilities, bolsters school pride through competitive meets and is eligible for full and partial scholarships from over 175 colleges and universities. Nearly a decade later, over 175 colleges and universities have followed suit, resulting in a $1.38

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Most Popular Posts of 2014 and All Time

The Innovative Educator

In 2014 The Innovative Educator blog shared 166 posts with its readers. Post Comments Page Views Date 5 Ideas to Make Lectures and Presentations Interactive 52 5262 8/31/2014 Going #BYOD ? Jun 13, 2013, 29746 Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement. I t hank those who stopped by to learn with me.

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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The teacher had the students engaged in a closure activity to demonstrate an understanding of multiplication concepts in math. After the exit tickets were all turned in the teacher had all the students participate in a brain break activity. As we entered, the lesson was about to conclude. Browning C., Aslan-Tutak F.

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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

The opportunity that frequently emerged from the research was improving students’ mindsets and skills through design thinking methodologies. Over time, students who practice design thinking improve their STEM performance.

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