Education Elements

JULY 17, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted the culture of learning in America and the issue of school enrollment is a current topic of repeated conversation. Many students simply struggled to return to school. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a drop in K-12 public school enrollment of 1.2.million

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, traditional teaching methods may not prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the post-High School world. Education today is characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing workforce demands. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. Recently, while discussing the next steps for schools this fall with two instructional designers in the webinar “10 Ways to Move Learning Forward”, we identified ten considerations for school.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. In the Claim step, students are prompted to articulate a clear and concise assertion or statement about the topic.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Reading logs are a controversial topic. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

When it comes to a thriving school culture, many factors can derail progress. Regardless of one's stance on the issue, the result can erode culture. If this is the case, it is vital to be proactive in dealing with these people so that they don't constantly erode culture.

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The CoolCatTeacher

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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Hans Appel with the Award Winning Culture Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Award-Winning Culture is a student podcast led by teacher Hans Appel. Hear the story behind this exciting student podcast and get inspired to start a student podcast at your school.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

This means that nowadays, many schools are beyond the times where all students simply strive for the same goal of just a job and merely just sit quietly and listen. Using videos for social-emotional learning, for example, needs to be done with caution as videos can give a limited world view to a topic that is quite vast.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

Christian Miraglia, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has some great ideas on teaching kids about Social Media Awareness: Over the last decade, there has been pressure in the K-12 learning environment to create classes that address everything from managing your money to various efforts to address cultural inequalities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2023

William Shakespeare is internationally regarded as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in history, and his works have had a profound impact on our cultural heritage. Learning Shakespeare is a valuable and rewarding experience that can enrich our understanding of literature, language, and culture.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

These are great for all ages to not only read but research topics that might have been well-covered years ago but not so much now (like primitive tribes). Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. There are additional dedicated libraries for Middle School and audio books.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

This word association activity creates clarity about what the group is thinking about a particular issue or topic. I shared the TRACE acronym for the tenets of school culture, which Jason Green talked about in our conversation on my podcast, The Balance. I also used Mentimeter to ask open-ended questions.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ray’Aunnah Tillis is a senior from Middletown City School District. I’m a senior at Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio. Through the SEE Summit, I have presented on topics that matter to me, such as understanding Black Lives Matter and focusing on those who have been oppressed instead of the oppressor.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

For many schools, it has been nearly two months of remote learning. Many schools around the world are facilitating remote learning for the remainder of this academic year and possibly longer, and we can take this as an opportunity to try new ideas. Students can learn about topics such as culture, folklore, foods, school, and weather.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

My passion for DEI did not change once I transitioned from the classroom to school leadership. The school seems most committed to supporting and doing the work,” I responded. If anything, the more I engaged in systems change work, racial equity training and audits, the more pronounced my passion and investment in DEI became.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2022

How to Teach Venn Diagrams to Elementary School Students. We’ve come up with a few ways you can teach elementary school students Venn diagrams that will make your lessons dynamic and fun. Another great way to teach Venn diagrams to elementary school students is to use some arts and crafts to make it interactive. Get Crafty.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

In short, data literacy skills should be a priority in schools. We need to help students build skills that foster a data culture , defined as the “collective behaviors and beliefs of people who value, practice, and encourage the use of data to improve decision-making.” . Let’s unpack this! Filling in important data literacy roles.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In schools, teaching from a global perspective can be quite challenging. Most importantly, true growth is about learning from people that don’t belong to the same culture as us — a truly eye-opening experience for students and teachers alike. Growth comes from stepping out of our comfort zones, which classrooms can become quite easily.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

For various reasons, educators are enamored by the keynoting circuit, facilitating presentations at both national and international events, and coaching in school systems. It can also be stated emphatically that I was not looking to leave New Milford High School or was forced out. Now I have a standard answer.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

So how can you help kids practice digital citizenship in school? Read on for digital citizenship activities you can use in elementary, middle school or high school. You’ll find activities for kindergarten all the way up to high school. They address topics that help learners become more responsible digital citizens.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cole-Ochoa has observed the students at Truan Junior High re-adapting to in-person schooling fall along a spectrum. But then we still have some that wanna be on their phone, they wanna be on their Chromebook here at school, so they isolate themselves.” When we got into the classroom, the students were shy.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. Students could discuss topics like the importance of friendship or how birthdays are celebrated differently in various cultures.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2023

Here’s a partial list: Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. (K-5 Common Core Standards recognize the importance of this skill by addressing it in over 29 Standards, at every grade level from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

These are great for all ages to not only read but research topics that might have been well-covered years ago but not so much now (like primitive tribes). The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Listen and Read.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Lessons are given by high school and college students who clearly show their love of the subject. Do you get the idea that the Tract learning platform breaks the mold of what students and teachers typically think of as school? Curious about the topics? If you are joining from a school already on Tract, log in will be immediate!

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

para’s Senior Director of Innovation, Rich Dixon and Shayla Adams-Stafford as they discuss how providing students with a sense of belonging, keeping them feeling safe and including culturally relevant material is critical for their success as learners. What is culturally responsive teaching? (2:02)

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 27, 2021

We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. Our goal was to try and parse out What do leaders at innovative schools do that is different from their counterparts in more traditional schools ? A culture of “Yes, try that!”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

His enlightening discussion on ‘The Recipe for Student Well-Being' offers a beacon of hope, laying out a clear, actionable plan for schools eager to make a positive impact on their students' lives. He spent a decade working in the schools as a counselor, social worker, and a high school drug counselor.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. In this book, she speaks of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address presented aloud to school children. In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture? It seems, too, that more and more schools plant gardens.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Digital Promise is thrilled to announce 37 districts—including 26 new districts and 11 returning districts—will join the ranks of the League of Innovative Schools for the 2021-2022 school year. This year’s League of Innovative Schools cohort is demonstrative of that innovation. Brigantine Public School District.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Students and school staff are no different, so it’s crucial to ensure learning environments foster a sense of belonging. When students have a strong sense of belonging, they are more likely to be engaged in school and to perform well academically. Students need us to be accessible, dependable, and trustworthy.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. In this way, discussions can open students to see topics from a new angle and develop richer opinions. Pair students into small groups and have them discuss a question or topic.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I believe that my experience with students inside the classroom informs, to a great measure, the work that I do today as a school diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leader. A teacher at heart who values community, I often reflect on my past experiences with students and the ways we explored, celebrated and protected our cultural identity.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers. This highlights the essential role of teacher collaboration in school reform efforts, with restructured schools reporting marked improvements in student performance.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each year edWeb presents over 400 new programs on the most timely topics in K-12 education. Artificial intelligence is our newest, popular topic on edWeb. edLeader Panels feature presentations by education leaders on topics of most interest to administrators and include video and podcast recordings, and also provide an article summary.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Part of our job as teachers and educators is to nurture a culture of debate in our classes, teach our students how to become better debaters, and how to voice their opinions in respectful and responsible ways. Internet and Technology Debate Topics 1. Should mobile phones be banned in schools? Self-driving cars should be banned.

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