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Formative Assessment is Key to Being Responsive

Catlin Tucker

Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals. Formative assessment helps teachers gauge how effective their instruction has been at helping students learn concepts and apply skills. Identify misconceptions or gaps.

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From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students.

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Use of Blogging to Address the Common Core

A Principal's Reflections

As students engage nonfiction, they learn to grapple with complex ideas and arguments and use those ideas in forming their own opinions. One strategy for helping students meet these demands is the use of blogging to scaffold challenging texts and to encourage students to consider evidence and the perspective of others.

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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools

Ask a Tech Teacher

These practices help students manage stress, develop emotional resilience, and foster a positive attitude towards learning. Mindfulness techniques offer tools to manage stress, promoting a calmer and more conducive learning environment. In such a high-pressure environment, the need for mindfulness practices becomes apparent.

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

Ask a Tech Teacher

AI-powered quiz builders are revolutionizing modern classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods into captivating, gamified learning adventures. While not solely AI-focused, Quizlet incorporates smart learning algorithms to personalize study sessions for users.

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22 Ways to Add Rigor to Your Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

Let’s start by clearing up a misconception: Rigor isn’t unfriendly. Make the classroom a safe, non-judgmental learning environment where students can practice their critical thinking skills. This immerses them in learning, discovering, and thinking critically. Build habits that look for understanding. Pay attention.

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Debunking 5 digital storytelling misconceptions

Neo LMS

Stories hold the key for unlocking the door towards powerful learning experiences. They might be obsessing over their favorite books or TV shows, or their favorite Youtube personality. It can enable students to share their stories and teachers to make learning more personalized. Digital storytelling is no different.

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