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Keyboarding Basics Part 1

Ask a Tech Teacher

Rogers (2003), including: Improvement in language arts. An overview of research says elementary and middle schoolage students are cognitively, emotionally, and physically capable of learning and excelling at keyboarding skills. Is elementary school too early—or too late? Zeitz, 2008. –Type to Learn, 1986.

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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

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The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. elementary schools, according to Mystery Science co-founder Keith Schact. And as it turns out, edtech companies are attracting a premium from buyers as well.

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5 Ways to Empower Girls

The CoolCatTeacher

Lynn Colón – Bio As Submitted Lynmara Colón brings the perspective of a teacher, assistant principal, and principal positions she has held since joining education in 2003 to her work in literacy.

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Math Problems that Unlock Student Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

The “Open Middle” math problem format is NOT talking about middle school math, although it applies to middle, high school, elementary, and even college math just the same. Sometimes the problem is that students aren’t excited by the problems. However, math can be exciting.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology. She has taught all over the world and specializes in curriculum design, coaching and development. This is her third year using Python.

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Whatever it takes: How this district pivoted with the pandemic

eSchool News

AW : We’ve been doing 1-to-1 in Maine since 2003 at a couple of grade levels. And then a lot of them are now slowly creeping down through the elementary schools. Below are some highlights. Related content: How this district became closer by being apart. Related content: How this district became closer by being apart.

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Virginia Chooses iteach as the Alternative Teacher Certification Provider for 24 Divisions of the Commonwealth

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iteach will also help us recruit in our most high-need areas, which include special education and elementary.” The organization was founded in 2003 to help talented people become teachers while avoiding the high costs and time commitments of some traditional educator-preparation programs.

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