The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

These days many schools tout blended learning programs when marketing their school to potential students. Blended learning can combine the flexibility of online instruction with the benefits of in-person teaching. The Good The best blended learning programs seem to have some common threads.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Reading comprehension and information retention improve when students write about what they read (Graham & Herbert, 2011). Writing drives higher-order thinking as students analyze, interpret, and synthesize to respond to prompts. They may not have received explicit instruction on how to teach writing in their subject areas.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this year, and paving a new path forward. Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

FLVS implemented a strategy called ClassTime, which uses live video lessons that require students and teachers to work as a class in a blended learning environment online twice a week. Students work independently with their parents three times a week.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2019

Besides, their use is more attuned to modern pedagogic practices of blended learning and 21 st century learning skills, that is, developing in students the skills to compete academically at the global level, actively participating as informed citizens in their societies, and being more effective in the ever-evolving modern workplace.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 5, 2021

I like Cyber Sandwich because it helps you get information in a fun way while being social with your partner. What I noticed: With consistent use of CyberSandwich, my students became much more comfortable sharing their ideas, accepting feedback and suggestions. Students add a graphic and a “secret ingredient”. Collaboration.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This, combined with the reality that designing lessons with a new instructional model may feel scary or daunting, can make it challenging for math teachers to understand how to use the station rotation model. To ensure all students understand the material before moving on, the teacher re-explains a concept or demonstrates another model.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When I work with teachers designing lessons using the station rotation model, for example, some teachers struggle to understand how students can start at a station and complete an activity before they receive instruction. It’s a critical component of learning that moves beyond the acquisition of facts and information.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2019

When teachers incorporate additional edtech such as gaming, online learning platforms, and other e-learning tools, they can transform their classrooms and learning plans while keeping students engaged and interested in learning. Edtech can effectively teach these and other life navigation skills.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

The control group did not receive any game time and simply learned with standard instructional methods. Student Engagement. The students’ reactions to game play were remarkably consistent across classrooms and teachers. I had always hoped the games would increase engagement in the curriculum, but I had had some doubts.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

I explain why I believe it’s important to place students at the center of learning in the classroom and how I use blended learning strategies and technology to create a student-centered learning experience. Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology Available NOW !

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GoConqr

MARCH 17, 2020

Changing drastically from face to face to online lessons in the blink of an eye can seem daunting to both teachers and students. To help ease this task and in solidarity with our fellow teachers, GoConqr would like to offer some bits of advice and a few ideas on how to use our tools for online and distance teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with using blended learning platforms. What Are Blended Learning Platforms? eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

“This course was very informative and hands-on to truly teach how to use Google Slides, this is great for anyone wanting to learn more about google slides.” In this episode, Jen discusses how technology has truly stepped up the teacher collaboration opportunity in sharing ideas for student engagement.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 28, 2019

The post How to Podcast with Your Students – SULS014 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Students of all ages can podcast! In this post and podcast episode, you will learn How to Podcast with Your Students, what tools to use, and how easy it is to get started! Click To Tweet.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

Deeper learning engages learners in diverse ways and can consist of many modalities, including inquiry-based lessons, blended learning techniques, student choice, personalized learning and collaborative activities. Read on to learn tips for using technology in the classroom to promote deeper learning. .

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Learn more about the tools that Meeks uses in her classroom: The Perfect Pairing: Blended Learning and Edtech Tools For example, using Google Slides, I frame my lesson so that students can see what I'm teaching—meaning they have a kind of visual script—because some students learn best by seeing it, and some may do better with hearing it.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The website offers thousands of hours of video lectures for students from PreK-12 grades in various topics, including Math, Science, Arts & Humanities, Reading & Language Arts, Economics, Computing, and Life Skills. The Math Get-Ready Courses introduce students to third to eighth grades algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

After identifying the learning objectives and essential questions for your lesson, you will want to decide how you will present information to the class. Start by designing engaging learning activities to help students develop their skills, reach proficiency, and assess whether students met the learning targets.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Monica - I love using iCal to keep track of information.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

By enabling these connections, IMS, the nonprofit group that organized this event, hopes to create a plug-and play-educational ecosystem where tools can freely and seamlessly share information about student learning that educators can use to drive better learning outcomes. Why is that important?

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 25, 2019

The post Stop Asking How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom – SULS018 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Yes, I know you REALLY want to know how to put your worksheet into Google Classroom! . Usually, this question REALLY means, how do I put a PDF inside Google Classroom so my students can write on top of it.

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Linways Technologies

MAY 21, 2020

Why does it work so well and how to implement active learning in your classrooms. Active learning is an approach in which students are engaged in the learning process. In teaching-learning, there is a lot of importance in keeping the students involved and engaged in the session.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. In addition, 100% of teachers reported that their students developed more confidence in math while using the platform.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2017

“Look how I saved Iron Man thousands of dollars by just paying off his credit cards. Let parents see and hear their children in action Despite emerging digital communication tools that seek to bring parents and teachers closer, the structure of parent-teacher conferences largely remains the same: “Here’s how Susie did.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. In addition, 100% of teachers reported that their students developed more confidence in math while using the platform.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The best monitors for teachers solve an important dilemma in today’s digital age: how to keep handwriting alive while implementing EdTech classrooms? Contrary to many people’s fears, using digital touchscreens offers greater flexibility for teachers while driving student engagement. Engaging Classroom Immersive Lessons.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Launching technology in the classroom can accomplish many goals; some tools are used to improve test scores and prepare students for postsecondary success, while others help educators to raise literacy rates and decrease the number of students reliant on RTI programs. Base the size of your pilot on the size of your district.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 8, 2021

Schoolytics helps you measure, monitor, and manage student engagement and assignments. It also organizes all the student engagement data from Google Classroom in one easy-to-use dashboard. Kids could learn something from taking a test rather than sharing what they already knew. . How to Get Started.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

Be sure to include the student-friendly learning goal in your assignment package. Meaning, if you post your assignments in Google Classroom, Seesaw, Canvas, or wherever, be sure to include all the pertinent information and files in one location. Asynchronous Learning. Self-Directed Learning. Student Engagement.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Monica - I love using iCal to keep track of information.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

What is the ideal blended learning environment? Most don’t have informed opinions (so I’m happy to share mine with them). Many ask me what the best device is for learning. Good teaching and sound student-directed learning is not, and should not be, device dependent.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

Schoolytics helps you measure, monitor, and manage student engagement and assignments. It also organizes all the student engagement data from Google Classroom in one easy-to-use dashboard. Jamboard is simple to use, clean interface, and not overwhelming for teachers and students. Teaching with Google Jamboard.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Yet…students need to know stuff. We live in the information age. The challenge is teaching students how to take these disparate pieces of information and skills, analyze data to make complex decisions, and innovate when a solution is not apparent for a problem.

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