A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Rather than viewing topics in isolation, this method encourages students to explore the interconnectedness of ideas. Beyond its cognitive benefits, relational learning contributes to creating a positive and collaborative classroom environment. Without trust, there typically is no relationship.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Teachers use reflective practice on themselves to help improve their skills and enhance their understanding of how they impact learners. Students need reflective practice as a norm in their learning process, and teachers have to guide them through the stages of self-discovery for deep learning and retention. Microsoft or Google tools.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

Student-centered approach: Shifting the focus from the teacher as the primary source of knowledge to fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration in students. Collaboration and communication: Encouraging students to work together, communicate effectively, and collaborate in physical and virtual environments.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Formative assessment helps teachers gauge how effective their instruction has been at helping students learn concepts and apply skills. When teachers share formative assessment data with students, it becomes a powerful tool for goal setting, progress monitoring, and reflection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read both my education blog (this one–Ask a Tech Teacher) and my writer’s blog (WordDreams). This is a big topic. My column is: What’s happening in the literary world? ” I don’t know if it’ll stop them, but it might make them pause or move on to easier webpages.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students. How do these apps work?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Online Fishbowl. 5 minutes).

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

As teachers prepare for a new school year, many are brushing up on their video production skills. Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course. This activity can happen in the classroom or online.

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Learning Video Strategy Assessment 546

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. The routine can be applied across various subject areas and is valuable for individual and collaborative activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

Teacher collaboration has always been essential, but even more so during the past two school years as we faced new challenges in our practice. As educators, we know there is tremendous power in collaboration, especially when it comes to preparing our students with essential skills for the future.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. By exploring the interplay between text and visual or auditory components, writers can develop a more holistic and immersive approach to their craft.

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Exercises Digital Citizenship Guidelines Resources 342

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can build apps and collaboration skills at the same time. We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. Stream by clicking here.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

As a collaborative teaching strategy, the think-pair-share approach has sparked controversy among teachers. With the objective to create a collaborative learning environment, TPS has gathered momentum after being repurposed for developing writing skills, also known as write-pair-share. Anxiety triggering.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. In the classroom, students have the advantage of access to teacher guidance, peer interactions, and instructional supports.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 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. virtual collaboration. social media.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We live in an age where global issues that affect us all are pushing us to collaborate and to understand different perspectives. 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.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

There are many opportunities that we can design which will promote flexibility in learning, help our students to develop a growth mindset, and foster better ways to collaborate and communicate. Read more: Classroom collaboration: Learning together. Read more: How distance learning fosters global collaboration.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 19, 2021

Jon is a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and instructors to leverage technology in innovative ways. He teaches courses on topics such as Digital Tools and Video Games & Learning. This post is written by Jon Spike.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 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: How to Evaluate Apps.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As a teacher, I constantly hear about their desire to learn by doing, see how things develop, contribute to and witness the results of their work. PBL sets the scene for student agency and autonomy while teachers become coaches throughout all the stages of a project. 7 Digital tools for project-based learning that any teacher can use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2021

I selected these three because they are intuitive, multi-functional, and work as a classroom tool rather than just another new widget teachers must learn. This untethers teachers from their desk. SyncSpace is a sharable, zoomable, collaborative whiteboard for iPads, mobile devices, laptops, and computers. Free to try.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

To overcome these limitations, teachers can identify the instruction that they would present the same way for all students and create video instruction. Some teachers do not assign homework. Teachers can integrate video instruction into class using playlists , choice boards , or as an online station in a station rotation lesson.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Previously, we discussed why building school-community partnerships is important and how it benefits students and teachers alike. . This type of collaboration also makes lessons more relevant for students. Additionally, it’s an excellent way for teachers to develop professionally by keeping in touch with like-minded collaborators. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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 reality, seeking guidance from teachers, peers, or resources can enhance your understanding and improve your work. Complex Topics and Specializations Expand your horizons.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 18, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. No, change never stops and great teachers always work to be relevant to the kids in their classroom. Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021. There’s a new generation in town.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2020

Hersey and I talk about the importance of self-care for both teachers and students. Dr. Hersey shares her experience working with teachers and students on the topic of social and emotional learning. After the events of this spring, teachers need to spend time this summer resting, relaxing, and replenishing.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge. They are great for exam preparation, spiral review, spacing practice, and interleaving or mixing multiple topics to improve student learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Click to enlarge lesson plan A Holiday Newsletter Have students collaborate on a newsletter for a classroom unit of inquiry or a theme (colonies, animals, etc). It’s simple enough for third grade with advanced tools that satisfy a fifth graders growing intellect. Pick a template. Add text and pictures. Pay attention to layout details.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

teacher education Zoom meetings although they can be adapted for any age group and age level (3rd grade and up), and in training professionals. I believe that the teacher can use this forum for short lectures but, again, they should be short as the power of synchronous Zoom meetings is that it permits interactivity and active learning.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

They address topics that help learners become more responsible digital citizens. These videos discuss important digital citizenship topics that relate to teens’ lives, the ways they use the internet and questions they may have. The lesson plans include slides, videos, handouts and quizzes. They are also available in English or Spanish.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In this article, we will cover the topic of the metaverse and its relation to immersive learning in more depth while also highlighting six specific benefits associated with teachers using the technology for this purpose.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. Learning has no temporal or geographic borders, and is available wherever students and teachers find an internet connection. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

One of the coaching topics that came up was how to improve the Response to Intervention (RTI) process as a means to support learners. Below is a quick summary of the RTI components: Tier 1 – Teacher provides research-based instruction to the entire class using extensive checks for understanding as a means of formative assessment.

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Personalized Learning Data Strategy Adaptive Learning 539

Neo LMS

MAY 27, 2021

Therefore, teachers, educators, and policymakers should rely on evidence-based educational strategies to achieve results across the system. Why teachers need to do both. Consistent and adequate feedback from an empathetic teacher is indeed effective for all students. Teacher-student relations. Collaborative learning.

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