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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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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

They may not have received explicit instruction on how to teach writing in their subject areas. Handbook of Writing Research , 2, 194-207. We want to support every teacher in breaking down the writing process into manageable steps and make those writing tasks accessible, inclusive, and equitable. Shanahan, T.

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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. They've been learning about projectile motion.

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Microsoft Education Resources

Educational Technology Guy

Microsoft in Education Blog Microsoft Educator Community Microsoft Education Products 50 Ways to Use Office 365 for Education Accessibility with Technology Teacher Training Packs for MS Tools Microsoft Education Site for Educators Training and PD Site Lesson Plans Courses and Resources Microsoft in the Classroom Learning Path Microsoft Innovative Educator (..)

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Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Shake Up Learning

The post Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. Thank you to the Blended Learning with Google contributors for sharing your expertise!

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Pandemic May (Finally) Push Online Education Into Teacher Prep Programs

Edsurge

But there’s another factor that’s impeding remote learning. Most teachers simply don’t know how to teach online. No one ever taught them how—or asked them to learn. “To They don’t have to start from scratch: Research about how to successfully teach kids in virtual classrooms has been underway for years.

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

The CoolCatTeacher

Stay tuned at the end of the show to find out how to play and win up to $2,000 in prizes Vicki Davis, This is episode 770. How do we accelerate learning in the classroom, and is part two of our rebound series? Episode 770 Show Notes. Certainly, societies over the years have had setbacks. Department of Education.

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