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How K–12 Schools Can Create Flexible Seating in the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

A flexible classroom is a learning environment that utilizes an “agile physical setup that will accommodate both independent and group work,” according to a CDW white paper on constructing modern classrooms. What Is a Flexible Classroom? Photo: Nick Hagen. It’s important that kids be allowed to do the same.”. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Epic Effective Classroom Decoration and Design Resources

The CoolCatTeacher

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Classroom Design Research and White Papers. I am also curious how well the paper held up during the year but he did put clear tape over it on the desks. Barrett, P.

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Creating a Vision for Your School and Getting Buy In from Stakeholders

The CoolCatTeacher

Lynn Fuini-Hetten on episode 259 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We read their white paper for transforming teaching and Learning. What can it look like in an elementary classroom? Twitter: @lfuinihetten. Lynn: Sure.

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To Leverage Tech in Writing Instruction, This Superintendent Channeled Justin Bieber

Edsurge

As an educator, Jared Cotton has worn nearly as many hats as Dr. Seuss’s Bartholomew Cubbins—elementary math and science teacher, assistant principal, principal, district director of assessment and accountability, assistant superintendent, superintendent. It’s also about readying students for college, careers, and engaged citizenship.

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How Teachers Can Learn From One Another at Unconferences, Meet-ups and Edcamps

MindShift

One district employee was smiling about how there were elementary and secondary teachers connecting and sharing: “Where else do you see this?” Candice Grossi, an elementary school principal in Lompoc, California, says that she organizes an unconference at a school site with just about 10 teachers once a month.

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The 2019 Global Education Conference - Full List of 130 Sessions and 10 Keynotes!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Ozelle Stephen, Rev/Director of Education, Miridians Elementary School, Centre of Enabling Support Foundation, Uganda Access to Quality education Opportunities, Good Health + Well-being for all. The more than 2,000 member PLN can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @ISTEGlobalPLN, and you can follow the hashtag #ISTEGlobalPLN.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Gawker : “ Black Elementary School Teacher Body-Slammed By Cop and Lectured on ‘Violent Tendencies’ of Black People.” ” “Pop star tells fans to send their Twitter passwords , but it might be illegal,” says Ars Technica. ” He is suing the university.