eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Often, my colleagues will come to me with requests for resources to overcome a certain classroom issue, and like in many school systems, among the biggest issues right now is a lack of student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark students’ curiosity so that they will engage with instruction.

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The Electric Educator

MARCH 16, 2018

Here are 25 different ways you can use Google Forms in your Classroom - with an example for each! Reading Quiz - Hold students responsible for reading assignments by giving a simple quiz. Whether honoring students for their academic or athletic achievement or documenting professional development activity.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

It should be noted that in both examples above, direct instruction was followed by some sort of student-centered learning activity. Many of the devices even come with excellent software packages that can be used to increase student engagement. I recently shared this on Twitter.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Blended learning combines technology and face-to-face interaction to improve student engagement, streamline assessments and open the lines of communication between teachers and students. . In Microsoft Teams, for example, students and teachers have access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. VR just has that wow factor that really gets students excited and engaged. We’ve seen nothing but benefits.”.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

Over time the emphasis shifted to getting messages to families that student engagement had become a critical issue as the pandemic raged on, even with the approval of two vaccines. Headline after headline acknowledged that tens of thousands of students had yet to log on to any remote classes during the school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. So the lesson examples throughout the book.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Take the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, for example. Approximately 90 percent said the type of support they received could help improve student learning, and nearly 92 percent believed coaching-related professional development could have a positive effect on student engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2019

David Sladkey, 32-year teacher gives us 5 cool teacher hacks to improve our classrooms From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter David Sladkey has been teaching for over thirty-two years. For example, I sharpen scissors by cutting sandpaper with them. It works for me!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

This usually leads to an evident lack of student engagement, Tabaldo explains. For example, at Beekmantown Central School District in New York, teachers have Chromebook training time during the spring, before their students receive their notebooks, giving teachers more time to familiarize themselves with the new tech. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I’ve seen one tool improve student engagement in Google Classroom significantly — H?para. While Google Classroom is can be taught, there are some problems with Google Classroom regarding engagement and simplicity. 7 Reasons the H?para

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techlearning

APRIL 20, 2018

Here are 25 different ways you can use Google Forms in your Classroom - with an example for each! Reading Quiz - Hold students responsible for reading assignments by giving a simple quiz. Whether honoring students for their academic or athletic achievement or documenting professional development activity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Do you have students at many grade levels in your classroom? Do you spend lots of time looking for fun, engaging activities to teach your students? I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

DLP uses five key points to guide teachers and coaches through the professional-development curriculum: Content Focus: When providing technology coaching, concrete examples are key. 5 Key Points of Professional Development. Sustained Duration: The idea behind this one is relatively simple: Training takes time. by Eli Zimmerman.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Social media tools allow educators to authentically engage students as they encourage involvement, discussion, communication, collaboration, and creativity. These include mainstream examples such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook, as well as, specialized ones such as Voicethread, Glogster, Animoto, and Prezi.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2023

Can you give an example? Zee Thomas [then 15 years old], within five days of the murder of George Floyd, partnered with five friends on Twitter, and within those five days they had a 10,000 person march on tap and ready. What's an example of that? That's an example. I think a lot of people view students as blank slates.

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The 21st Century Principal

JANUARY 22, 2011

I have repeatedly tried to sell Twitter to my fellow administrators, but it is an uphill battle. Mention the words “social media, blogging, or Twitter” and it seems they either want to race on to the next topic, or their eyes glaze over and I’m fairly sure they’re not hearing what I’m saying.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. Just remember, there are effective ways to not only assess but provide automated and rapid feedback to students so that assessment becomes a teaching tool in itself.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 14, 2015

A Lesson Using Twitter Must Have A Social Component. Twitter has not created as large of an impact as the printing press, but it is still worthy of implementation. To avoid turning into Trithemius, there are easy ways teachers can start brining Twitter into classroom use. There are reasons twitter works in education.)

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the read and please know you can contect me anytime at mjgormans@gmail.com or on my X(Twitter) Feed mjgormans. It can make learning more personalized for each student. For example, it can figure out what each student needs help with and give them special lessons just for them. Give four real world examples for each.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

This has led to more student engagement, accountability and participation in the classroom, peer reviews and instant feedback to the students on how they are progressing. Smith has been absent to show they have been engaged, completing their work, and staying on task. Smith on Twitter. Make sure you follow Ms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Twitter @cat3y. So let's talk about your second example. One was a fourth grade class.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

81% of 15-25 year olds use YouTube – Covid-19 is a time to leverage this popular teenage platform to meet high school students where they are. Collegeboard is leveraging various digital platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and AP Classroom to keep students engaged in relevant material from a distance.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With GoGuardian in place, teachers had insight into how engaged students were and if they were understanding the lesson. Teachers began using GoGuardian to boost student engagement, pushing out documents or links to save class time. Follow a Twitter PLN—Davis suggests Microsoft Innovative Educator groups ( #MIEE ).

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The fast, free tool to help you with distance or hybrid learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter One of the biggest challenges we teachers have faced this year has been maintaining our quality of instruction in the midst of change. There are some simple answers, though.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

She used social media, specifically Twitter, to increase student engagement as well as relevancy and meaning. Below is a description of the assignment that was handed out to the students: Image credit: https://twitter.com/TweetsForClass Choose 4 characters from your book – the protagonist, the antagonist, and two others.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

Every Classroom Matters Episode 204 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Game mechanics are elements of gaming that you can design into your lesson plans to engage learners. Michael Matera is just another fantastic example of great teachers in the classroom innovating and sharing!

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Engage in online discourse. Most Americans were never socialized in the norms of online communication, and so they may think of online discourse as doom-scrolling through Twitter. Posting ideas to small-scale class chats in an LMS or providing feedback to students in schoolwide public forums is one way to make that real.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With the new school year in full gear, you might be wondering how to increase student engagement on ST Math. An excellent way you can help motivate students to spend more time learning math concepts and solving puzzles with JiJi is by participating in our annual ST Math Fall Challenge. Just follow these three simple steps: 1.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 6, 2019

My students were overwhelmingly excited to talk to an individual 7,856 miles away about a topic and a way of life that is different from what they have experienced. Seeing my students engage with Ms. In teaching this unit, I learned the importance of being patient and giving students the time to learn for themselves.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2020

Because of the lack of guidance, some educators are taking to Twitter to ask peers who have already began the school semester for insight and advice on what is working, and what isn’t, in the virtual classroom setting. Such use of time can not only enhance student engagement, but also to improve academic outcomes and performance.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 17, 2021

These competencies, which include self-management, personal responsibility, decision making and more, are vital for career and college readiness and imperative for any student navigating the dynamic challenges of distance or hybrid learning. The platform is gamified to optimize student engagement and motivation.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Goal: Engage your students with pop culture appropriate for their ages. Teach a lesson with a song or share an example or anecdote from a famous celebrity your students respect. There are several teachers who get students to read, write, and learn their subject matter with pop culture.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2021

She provides a clear example of how educators can achieve learning goals while practicing innovative grading methods. For Hlushko, it is especially important to become a co-learner because it allows his students to take ownership of their learning, which ultimately adds even more value to their educational experiences.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

In Georgia’s Columbia County School District , for example, students in teacher Erica Cox’s class use Google Drawings and other G Suite apps to illustrate and create presentations. . School District , educators across multiple disciplines are using this program to build student engagement. . “It Try out new digital tools.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But sometimes we still feel there is that sorely-lacking element which could increase student engagement practices or even augment different learning techniques to enhance the learning experience. However, there are teachers which view the flipped model as merely recording videos or listening to podcasts to immerse students at home.

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