Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

When family involvement is a priority in class, student achievement, self-confidence, and motivation all improve.[1,2]. From introduction letters to parent-teacher conferences , you have plenty of opportunities to boost family engagement during the first few months of school. Heightened teacher morale.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

The anticipation of the new school year can cause anxiety for some teachers since we want everything to be up and running from the start. We all have a back-to-school checklist for teachers that we’ve perfected over the years. 15 Edtech items to include in your back-to-school checklist for teachers. Add lessons to your classes.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

All teachers know how frustrating it is to deal with disruptions. However, despite the obvious need to better prepare teachers to deal with classroom management, only 42% of teacher preparation programs offer significant feedback to their student teachers in this area, according to this 2016 paper by the National Council on Teacher Quality.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 25, 2018

Great teachers have always sought ways to support each student and the above quote from 1999 by Theodore Sizer, former University Professor Emeritus at Brown University and Chairman of the Coalition of Essential Schools, holds true today. The burgeoning field of learning sciences research that addresses learner variability 4 ; and.

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Neo LMS

MAY 10, 2022

Not all educational institutions could properly equip all their teachers with technology to ensure a smooth remote teaching experience. For example, a student missing one class is a problem teachers can tackle with a bit of extra support. Some students also fell behind because of outdated devices or weak internet connections.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When Chat GPT-4 came out, Cory Kohn was itching to bring it into the classroom. Kohn is hardly the only teacher confronted with generative AI. But the desire among some entrepreneurs to use these tools as replacements for teachers or personal tutors has provoked skepticism. It promised to increase efficiency, he argued.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Key points: Improving family engagement methods can be challenging, but not impossible See article: 5 tips to increase parent engagement See article: 3 tips to cultivate meaningful parent engagement For more news on school communication, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 6, 2021

All teachers will answer this question at one point or another. At first, teachers assume that students will gladly participate since they’re the so-called digital natives, and online interaction should come easy to them. Actionable advice to improve participation rates in online classes. Interactive chats.

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Waterford

MARCH 4, 2021

Student scores improve, families become empowered, and educators can build healthier school communities. But while these benefits are so clear and crucial, educators often face significant challenges to improving family-teacher communication in schools—for reasons both recognized and unknown. Karen Mapp.[1]

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Waterford

JUNE 18, 2020

Summer can be a useful time to reflect on the previous school year and make a plan for changes or improvements you want to see next year. In this article, we’ll explore how setting goals can shape your career for the better—and improve your connection with your students, too. How to Set SMART and Effective Teacher Goals.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we lay out our rooms and organize our spaces, we can make our learning environments more positive spaces to interact, collaborate and work together. Today Kevin Stoller gives us ideas to make our learning environments more positive places to interact.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It’s OK to have goals or a curriculum or teachers — if that’s what motivates the day — but be prepared to drop all of those to follow a child’s interest, to extend a particular learning endeavor. Oh — and don’t worry about following rules. What is it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Denis Sheeran on episode 590 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Part of being remarkable is that students believe your class and content applies to their life. Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 8, 2024

Not surprisingly as it is mainly a closed-to-the-public industry trade show, the majority of sessions involved game publisher announcements, or ways for owners to improve gameshop sales, marketing, community partnerships, and so on. I attended the day of my own presentation and the following day. Materials will begin shipping in June 2024.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2021

How can you be effective with the new rules required to ensure safety while maximizing the students’ educational journey? Many teachers are turning to homeschool co-ops or tutoring programs as reasonable approaches to pursuing a job they love in a way that allows students to succeed. Is it safe to enter the classroom? Flashcards.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After all, the stakes are high: better lesson quality and improved student engagement. It’s vital that teachers are equipped with several adaptable activities that they can easily turn to at any time. Add an interactive whiteboard to the mix and you’re geared up for memorable moments. The Value of Finding Games to Play with Students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

Product Review: DJI Phantom 4 Pro+ Enables to Unique Film Production for Students. School districts use drones to survey property for new school sites, while video production teachers — like myself — use them to achieve sweeping, cinematic shots , replacing bulky equipment like cranes and dollies. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Join in some powerful student challenges! Discovery Education has two student challenges happening now. In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the Stanley Black and Decker Making for Good Student Challenge , a STEAM project for grades 9-12 in the US.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

This statement has guided the Feedback Loops work at Digital Promise over the last two years as we’ve explored ways different communities can collaborate to improve education. The feedback loop concept is a systems-thinking way of approaching collaboration between communities, focused on mutual benefit through capacity building.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 4, 2020

banning mobile phones improves outcomes for the low-achieving students the most and has no significant impact on high achievers. banning mobile phones improves outcomes for the low-achieving students the most and has no significant impact on high achievers. So, what are teachers to do in this case? It was just different.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 16, 2023

In my experience, the first day is more than just about syllabus distribution or rule setting; it’s about setting the tone for the rest of the year, forming those vital initial connections, and igniting the spark of curiosity that drives learning. Check out our back to school resources section for more ideas and materials!

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Parents and teachers know that reading to their children in preschool and kindergarten is important. But how can parents and teachers support young children’s mathematics knowledge? Patterning encourages children to look for regularity and rules – a critical component of mathematical reasoning. Read the original article.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

4 Ways K–12 Can Maximize the Impact of Immersive Technology in the Classroom. Publishers will eventually improve their offerings, but schools do not have to wait. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/13/2018 - 08:51. In our personal lives, we are all prone to this behavior. Education technology purchasing is similar.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 17, 2023

As a former teacher turned edtech blogger, I’ve spent a considerable part of my career thinking about how to make classrooms inviting, stimulating, and conducive to learning. Interactive Word Wall An Interactive Word Wall is a powerful teaching tool to improve literacy in the classroom.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching encourages teachers to be a role model for their students by using respectful tone and avoiding character attacks. Your students are affected by social, political, and other topics both in and outside of school. These nine tips will help you structure your upcoming difficult discussions.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 16, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher looking for fresh ideas, or a rookie preparing for your first day in the classroom, I hope these suggestions will make your first day as exciting and meaningful as it can be. Explain that everyone in the class, including you as the teacher, forms a community.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

When I think back to my training to become a teacher, there were some reasonably consistent norms. The rule of thumb during my days as a principal was for my teachers to limit any lecture component. These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In the US alone, students experiencing more than 60 minutes per week of device use achieved higher academic results through 2020, while 81% of facilitators said that having access to EdTech improved outputs considerably during the same period. The Rise of Hybrid Environments. The Use of Augmented Reality in Teaching. between 2021 and 2026.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Until ChatGPT, AI systems in education had largely been on the periphery, ensconced in tutoring programs, and teachers were barely aware of their presence. AI can follow rules, model ‘if-then’ scenarios, and detect patterns in data, but it lacks the imagination of humans. Not any more. Machines can’t do this.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Photo by Clyde Hare, courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University) Simon spent the latter part of his career as a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, making the case for bringing in a new kind of engineer to help improve teaching. But at a university? But at a university? “We Teaching at colleges is often done without any formal training.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2017

A further 4 ways to stimulate online learner engagement. Use a simple rule of thumb: must-know , should-know and could-know content should be layered throughout each module. Online learning is a terrific way to create stimulating learning environments for students. Sometimes, however, it’s a matter of course design and approach.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Shockingly, the United States currently serves the needs of just 4 percent of adult English learners. Institutions should instead focus on instruction rooted in “task-based language teaching,” an approach that organizes courses around specific tasks rather than abstract rules of grammar and conjugation. Last fall, U.S.

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Waterford

MARCH 3, 2020

11,12 ] Additionally, improved listening skills can lead to improved self-efficacy, or a student’s belief that they can succeed in class.[4] 4] This means that students who develop better listening skills are more likely to feel confident, comfortable, and prepared to succeed in school. A classroom example of passive listening?

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Digital Promise

JULY 10, 2019

Incorporate Productive Struggle and a Sense of Belonging to Improve Math Learning. While parts of the education system have incorporated tailored methods to keep students engaged, mathematics is often still taught in traditional, non-differentiated ways. Productive Struggle.

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Waterford

AUGUST 9, 2022

How Can Teachers Prepare to Go Back to School? Stress can take a toll on teachers, especially during the first weeks of school when parents and students are also adjusting. Another great way to avoid teacher burnout is by establishing a relationship with your students’ families. How Can Teachers Help Families Go Back to School?

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Students were only allowed to be on the site or app that was given by the teacher. In my school, we have been working hard to improve digital citizenship with students and how they approach technology through H?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? Subscribe to the Show Episode 809: Video with Clsoed Captions - Cool Cat Teacher YouTube Video will be added shortly. Look no further. AIforEducators.

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