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Pile of Words: Drive Deeper Engagement with Vocabulary at the Beginning of a Unit, Text, or Project

Catlin Tucker

Each new unit, text, or project presents learners with vocabulary words that may be new and unfamiliar. How can we make learning new vocabulary more engaging and meaningful? ” I love the pile of words strategy because it positions the students at the center of learning. .” Here is how it works!

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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.

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Creative Fabrica–the Perfect Solution for Teachers, Creators, and Anyone In a Hurry

Ask a Tech Teacher

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. You can search by keyword, category, or filter options.

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How to Teach Venn Diagrams to Elementary School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

A Venn diagram is a plot of overlapping circles that can display items via specific categories, as well as relationships. Firstly, it allows you to project what you’re describing on your smartboard or interactive whiteboard, allowing you to demonstrate to the class what you mean. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. However, it’s not enough for teachers to simply use technology tools.

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7 Games to Play in the Classroom with an Interactive Whiteboard 

ViewSonic Education

Read on to learn about 7 games to play in the classroom with your students or explore ViewSonic Education Solutions. . Classroom games educate in ways that allow students to forget they’re learning. . Keep reading to learn about seven of the very best whiteboard games for boosting learning outcomes. .

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Assessing the effectiveness of cloud-based web filters for K-12 schools

Hapara

Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. If your web filter is outdated or you spend too much time managing it, it’s time to look into cloud-based web filters for schools.