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MARCH 17, 2024

Imagine a classroom buzzing with engaged students, actively constructing knowledge and diving deep into topics that spark their curiosity. Allow teachers to choose formats and topics that resonate with their individual learning preferences and goals (Desimone, 2009). This vibrant learning environment does not just happen by chance.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Explore the content, If you have a specific resource in mind, use the search bar at the top of the page to find it. So if you change your mind, you will not get your money back–as is true with many digital content providers. You can search by keyword, category, or filter options.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Habits of Mind.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

And there we are, on the topic that is front of mind and front of conversation. I do believe that schools that won't or don't discuss AI with faculty and kids are having kids make up their minds about what they think. (As Teach about AI: Start Now! You Can Do It! The kids are eager to talk. Yes, they are.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

In the past few months, ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence have dominated national and international headlines and become a hot topic among K–12 teachers. At ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia, teachers learned about a new large language model AI designed specifically for education.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

My son and I started The Middle School Mind podcast last fall as a way to give him a platform to express his, sometimes random, 6th grade thoughts. Meet The Middle School Mind. We started The Middle School Mind because we also love listening to podcasts. Planning an episode. Creative outlet.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You want: primary sources unbiased sources sources with the background and training to understand the topic Young students have difficulty understanding these rules. With that in mind, there is one guideline that will help even novice researchers find reliable sources: the extension. non-profit organizations and others.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. Anticipation Guides: These are short lists of statements related to the video topic that students respond to before watching the video. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether it’s a solo endeavor or a group activity, National Puzzle Day encourages people to exercise their minds and have fun with the challenges that puzzles present. Puzzle enthusiasts often use this day to engage in their favorite puzzle-solving activities and share their passion with others.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Imagine AI tools that not only take notes but also build real-time knowledge graphs, revealing hidden connections within complex topics. Speaking of mind-blowing advancements, have you heard about Elon Musk’s Neuralink? This is just one glimpse into the ever-evolving world of AI-powered learning.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These can’t be answered yet, but are on writer’s minds. This is a big topic. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an Amazon Vine Voice , and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. Essays are like intellectual playgrounds where students swing between ideas, bounce off different perspectives, and dive deep into topics.

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MARCH 13, 2023

This is a topic every teacher I know is talking about. My guests agree that once you begin to experiment with the platform, the more your mind begins to find additional possibilities. –image credit Deposit Photos Copyright ©2023 Askatechteacher.com– All rights reserved. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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MAY 31, 2016

Let’s Talk About Habits of Mind. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, CSG Master Teacher, webmaster for six blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, Editorial Review Board member for Journal for Computing Teachers , CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and a weekly contributor to TeachHUB.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is where mindfulness becomes important. Let’s back up a moment: What is mindfulness? Buddha once said: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ” If that’s the plan, mindfulness is the path. .” Are there nods, or frowns?

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. What is the 21 st Century Lesson Plan.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

SEL expert Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl unpacks the concepts of stress contagion, the importance of routines, co-rumination and other SEL topics to help us better help today’s students. Roeser) published by Springer Press in 2016 titled “Handbook of Mindfulness in Education: Integrating Theory and Research Into Practice.”

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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APRIL 11, 2024

In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from previous months: I’ve been blogging for about sixteen years, some professionally (for my tech ed career) and others on topics of interest to me (writing, USNA, and science). That first post– The Edit Block (don’t bother to click through. So I honed my skill.

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OCTOBER 15, 2022

Change my mind. Change my Mind. Her non-fiction includes over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, reviews as an Amazon Vine Voice , a columnist for NEA Today , and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. How Smart was Lucy 2 mya? Prehistoric fiction is boring. How Did Early Man Count? Science thinks so.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Here’s a peek: Top 5 online learning tools for a healthy development of your children’s mind in 2021. Read more… Check out these other articles from Ask a Tech Teacher on similar topics: How to Put Kindness in Your Classes. The challenge is to keep it simple, safe, and sane. The benefits of e-learning are tremendous.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Habits of Mind. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. How to showcase your skills when applying for your first job.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

In reality, the complexity of a task often depends on the subject matter, requirements, and one’s familiarity with the topic. In essence, searching for a solution is akin to seeking help, whether that’s support in completing a task, or clarifications on a specific topic or problem within your assignment.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. Other students may not have any prior knowledge on a topic. What do you know or think you know about this topic?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

District Administration recently published an interesting article on how mindfulness creates kinder classrooms and reduces problematic behaviors by 18%. If you’d like background on Mindfulness, check our article published earlier on. How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Class. reflect on an activity as a group.

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JULY 5, 2022

Habits of Mind. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. Top PC Shortkeys. Tech Ed Lesson Plans. Free Posters. We Land on the Moon.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. If a topic is of interest to you or your school, you can download standards-alignment documents to help find a fit. Grade Level: 9-12.

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JUNE 26, 2022

Right now, this topic is more important than any education technology I could be talking about. You will also hear about some of the self-care courses from Advancement Courses, which has over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in not only self-care but topics for every grade level and subject area. It keeps our minds engaged.

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JUNE 3, 2022

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in June: Mindfulness in the Classroom. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

To do online research about a given topic. I like using Google Forms to check in with students and to inquire about what topics they would like to discuss. There are lots of free, relatively easy-to-use web tools that students can use in Breakout Groups to create products about a class topic. Poll Everywhere.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Here are six websites students can visit that will change their minds: Note: Mr. Picasso Head is no longer available. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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MAY 5, 2023

Focus on Age-Appropriate Platforms It’s important to keep in mind the age appropriateness of tech use for kids. Children are keen observers of their parent’s behavior, which makes it essential for parents to be mindful of how much time they spend on their devices and what kind of content they consume.

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MAY 18, 2023

The paper provides an opportunity to investigate a topic of interest. We recommend you choose a narrow topic and explore free essay examples at StudyDriver.com where you’ll find valuable ideas and techniques for effectively developing your writing style and creating persuasive arguments. One of them is the extended essay.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2020

Dr. Hersey shares her experience working with teachers and students on the topic of social and emotional learning. At the end of the podcast, we encourage teachers to dedicate time each day for one week to engage in a mindful activity. Below is the well-being board we designed for teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

Roeser) published by Springer Press in 2016 titled “Handbook of Mindfulness in Education: Integrating Theory and Research Into Practice.” She has presented her research at over 200 scholarly conferences and has given over 300 presentations on the topic of children’s social and emotional development and social emotional learning.

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APRIL 6, 2022

I like the focus of this particular principal, spotlighted in an article in The 74 Million : Principal’s View: To Prepare Students to Enter a Tech-Focused Business World, Create Schools With the Workplace in Mind. Consider the world students face when they graduate. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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