The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In my opinion, this artisanal craft of “hooking in” or “engaging” our students into a topic is best captured in Dave Burgess’ best-selling book, Teach Like a Pirate. In today’s show, Dave and I discuss: Some of the craziest things Dave has done to engage students. Listen Now.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

FETC will return as an in-person event (following all health and safety guidelines) between January 25-28, 2022 at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The NEO team is happy to announce that it will be joining the National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2022. FETC 2022 returns as an in-person event.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

School culture, classroom learning climates, and student engagement are year-round issues. 12 education guidelines from Alfie Kohn. revert back to fairly uninspiring learning experiences, what’s the point? What could you do that makes kids come running back on Day 164? instead of, ahem, counting down the days until the end).

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality finds that half of states don’t set specific standards telling teacher prep programs what future educators should know about teaching reading, and 28 states cede their authority over teacher prep programs to outside accrediting agencies with vague guidelines.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

With many schools and districts struggling to not only maintain effective engagement with their students but to be able to quickly and easily adjust to changing and ambiguous guidelines is equally as challenging.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The disadvantages start with their being “only as smart as the data they were trained on,” so they may provide misinformation and disinformation, include biases derived from their training, and deliver content that is obsolete, inappropriate, and not aligned with state or district guidelines.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The report outlined recommendations for guidelines and guardrails for the responsible use of AI in educational technology. Racine advocates for a distributed approach to AI usage, where teachers and students engage in a dialogue to determine when AI is appropriate for a lesson.

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2021

Half are appropriate for in-person and hybrid classrooms depending on local guidelines, and half are great for distance learning classrooms. 25 Field Day Games for Elementary School Students. Depending on your local guidelines, these 25 field day events can work well for in-person or hybrid classrooms. Having a field day soon?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Read more: How to motivate students for lifelong learning. The guideline of a lesson that is designed with the WIIFM factor in mind comprises the three elements of Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle : the what, the how and the why. This also translates into the confidence that each lesson is valuable for their future.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2020

According to Tomlinson and McTighe , standards-based grading (SBG) “measures student proficiency on well-defined course objectives.” Whole Brain Teaching is an active teaching method designed to maximize student engagement in lessons, positive interactions with classmates, and educational fun. Standards-based Grading.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, what do your teachers and staff do when a student stops responding or submitting assignments? Providing guidelines on how teachers and staff should approach a variety of scenarios it’s important so there is already a plan in place.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. There are SEL curricula, rubrics, toolkits, videos, parent guidelines, and more.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Central Lyon School District in Rock Rapids, Iowa has leveraged its digital signage to facilitate sporting events and maintain a community spirit – even while observing official health and safety guidelines. . In addition to mandatory mask-wearing for students, there are also limitations on attendance for sports and other events.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These types of virtual platforms are part of what is known as the gamification of learning, which is the use of gaming elements to improve student engagement and overall enjoyment. Students can participate in classes that would otherwise be physically out of reach. 2) Relatable to Modern Students (Digital Natives) .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A different approach to teaching mathematics is needed—one that develops data literacy for all students. Not only would such an approach be more relevant and increase student engagement, it has the potential to reduce the widespread vulnerability to misleading information shared via social media. In most districts in the U.S.,

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

“Students and families stayed in their cars with mandated masks as they pulled up to the front entrance,” said Chelsea Haynes, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coach at Newburg Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky, which began its third year as part of the program. “We

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Leaders say students in Greek organizations will be expected to adhere to institutional and state health guidelines at colleges that reopen their campuses. But that concern is not limited to Greek life, Perlow adds: “It’s that off-campus apartment party that I, working at a dean of students office, worry about in the same capacity.”

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 12, 2021

Although teaching during a pandemic has presented many new challenges, educators were searching for ways to keep students engaged and motivated during class long before 2020. Distance learning, however, has added the additional obstacle of a digital device between teachers and students. Do what works for you.

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Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

However, the next paragraph following that one stated: Guidelines for Effective Use of Online Tools in the Classroom When using online tools in the classroom, teachers should be sure to select tools that are age-appropriate, aligned with learning objectives, and accessible to all students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Built using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines, Magnetic Reading also notably helps all students engage with high-quality, grade-level texts. As part of this, the program features three types of scaffolds: resources for pre-teaching, embedded supports for students, and formative assessment opportunities.

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Edthena

APRIL 8, 2021

This form of distance teaching, where students are still in the driver’s seat of their own learning , provides them the opportunity to engage and create on their own and thereby actively tackle content. And if something doesn’t work for your students, try something else! You don’t know what’s behind.”.

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N2Y

MARCH 19, 2020

And in the world of education, where real-time communication is so essential and the need to keep students engaged and progressing so critical, the transition takes on added urgency. With school closures now a given, teachers, students, and families are being asked to quickly change their mindsets. The emergence of COVID?19

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

When thinking about making online lessons more engaging, it can be helpful to start by translating some of the effective strategies used during in-person lessons. Try using music to keep students engaged and motivated. Engage parents. . We instill the same expectations, the same guidelines, and we preach the same message.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As students continue to read in Magnetic Reading , they develop their store of knowledge, connect knowledge to new culturally and linguistically responsive texts, and develop their metacognitive reading skills, all while exploring a wide range of topics and ideas.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2017

Students need to see a clear path through the content. You must ensure that every piece of it has direct relevance to the learning objective in order to keep students engaged and on-track. In these instances it may be time to get creative with your assessments and try some new designs to improve student engagement.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

The UDL Guidelines. I worked with Digital Promise in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, and the students received their own iPad to take home and use during the school year. Is there a particular success story related to accessibility concerns in the classroom that you can share? Recommended resources from EALA.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 14, 2022

Educators should consider who students are as learners and seek to remove potential barriers to learning during the lesson-planning process. Educators should also integrate the nine guidelines of universally designed instruction to support student engagement and access to grade-level instruction.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Design challenges are one of the most effective ways to get students engaged in the makerspace. Rendina noted that it is helpful for the students to start with a design prompt to define clear guidelines and the purpose of the challenge. Design Challenges for Better Makerspaces. Start with a Design Prompt.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

At the same time fostering and maintaining student engagement is critical, with 92% of teachers ranking it as the number one priority. . “Additionally, it aids the teacher in streamlining the learning experience for students, while still giving the teacher access to all the Canvas features and customization they are used to.

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techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2019

To all of my fellow AP teachers out there, you know that feeling the weeks leading up the AP Exam where you know the importance of drilling in on practice tests and reviewing scoring guidelines, but you want to spice it up so that it doesn’t just feel like you’re prepping for this massive test. PART 1 — CREATE A VIDEO SOLUTION.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Educational apps have become valuable tools for educators to engage students and streamline classroom activities. This can be central to boosting teacher confidence and student engagement. Offer training sessions and resources to help teachers understand how to use approved apps effectively in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2019

School and school district websites are increasingly becoming marketing tools for attracting students and setting the tone for all potential incoming students. This highly competitive environment means that school and school district websites need to attract more students, engage with parents, and even recruit high-level staffing.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

When we, as educators, explore what news literacy education can achieve, we discover that it enhances our teaching and our students’ learning, even if it is not specifically indicated in the guidelines and practices stated above. government to high school students.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The goal is to build student autonomy and agency by exposing them to relevant content and giving them opportunities to express their voices. Using developmentally appropriate materials that reflect their skills, interests, and backgrounds is a huge benefit to boost student engagement. Digital Equity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The lab will provide ESUSD with policy recommendations and educational resources for teachers, students, and parents, and facilitate ongoing refinement to ensure policies are in sync with practical applications with a particular focus on community, parent and student engagement. He hopes they won’t be the last.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2021

The ASA’s Pre-K-12 Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education II (GAISE II) report is a great resource. One way to ensure a dataset is interesting for students is to have students engage in data collection themselves. How to bring statistical literacy to the classroom. Borrow from other educators.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2017

It is effective because students and teachers have a higher level of engagement during class, but requires students to complete the lesson/instruction portion at home, and are prepared to engage. How can you make sure your students arrive at class ready to work?

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