Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you articulate the “why” or value of a vision board for your students, explain that the mental practice of visualizing has been shown to positively impact motivation, confidence, and physical ability (Ranganathan, Siemionow, Liu, Sahgal & Yue , 2004 ). Creating a Vision Board. Step 1: Time to Reflect.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 2, 2017

In 2004, I was about to start my first teaching job. That’s when I got introduced to the world. I went on a 10-day mission trip to Uruguay. We drove the streets of Montevideo, a world capital that reminded me a lot of life in the United States. We walked through centuries-old Colonia del Sacramento, [.].

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A well-designed classroom boosts student learning by as much as 16% (Barrett, Zhang, Davies, & Barrett 2015), but overdecorating is a distraction. Classroom Design Resources.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

We initially worked with facilities to solve the problem, and in 2004, the Caterpillar generator was installed. After the power event, we were instructed to ensure the entire facility could stay powered up for an extended period. We were then able to coordinate together to rebuild that campus completely at a previously abandoned location.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2022

In a 2004 paper, economist Jonah Rockoff, now at Columbia Business School, tracked how teachers improved over their careers and noticed that teachers were getting better at their jobs by leaps and bounds at first, as measured by their ability to raise their students’ achievement test scores.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new survey report that reveals the top safety concerns that school administrators, teachers and staff have about returning to the classroom, as well as the steps they are taking to create a safe environment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

He is the author of Images of America: Sutton (2004) and Images of America: Millbury (2013). He as more than 35 years of experience in journalism and freelance writing and was a reporter and editor at Worcester’s Telegram & Gazette from 1987 until 2015.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The next generation of renewable energy workers who will power New Jersey are sitting in middle school classrooms right now,” said John Dempsey, CEO of Bluepoint Wind, a partnership between Ocean Winds (OW), an international offshore wind energy company and joint-venture between EDPR and ENGIE, and New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Several studies showed that teachers build vital professional knowledge and skills when watching and discussing instructional videos with colleagues (Little, 2012; Sherin & Han, 2004). Educators know that each lesson and each set of students varies greatly from classroom to classroom. Sherin & Han, 2004.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom. Using Technology in the Classroom to Teach Digital Natives. Integrating technology into the classroom is a necessity.[1] 7 smart ways to use technology in classrooms.” Technology in the classroom: steps toward a new vision.” How to Integrate Technology.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2017

Come by PowerSchool’s Classroom of the Future in 207A where they will be giving away Apple Watches, Microsoft Surfaces and Amazon Echos. For those of you are not at ISTE check out the Unified Classroom at PowerSchool.com/solutions/unified-classroom. Come by the PowerSchool booth 2918 — I’ll be there some on Monday.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

When he realized I was willing to listen, we began to trust each other, and life in the classroom began to click for us. Since those years in the classroom, my role at the Friday Institute has centered on providing all students with the learning environments they need to be successful. Respond to their needs. Citations: Mitra, D.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2015

Teachers who experience close relationships with students reported that their students were less likely to avoid school, appeared more self-directed, more cooperative and more engaged in learning (Birch & Ladd, 1997; Decker, Dona, & Christenson, 2007; Klem & Connell, 2004).” How do we do it?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2015

Highly effective classrooms can result from highly effective professional development. 2004 ) has shown that effective professional development includes creating classroom content, modeling techniques for teachers to use in their classrooms, and feedback on lessons ( Harris, Graham, and Adkins, 2015 ). April 15, 2015.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Classrooms in the United States are more diverse—culturally and linguistically—than ever before.[15] Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

Example: Before initiating a conversation about race, discuss and agree on classroom rules such as not interrupting others, using respectful language, and keeping shared information confidential. Example: Have regular classroom meetings to discuss current events related to race, diversity, and inclusion.

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Waterford

AUGUST 9, 2022

Creating a positive classroom experience for your students can shape the rest of their academic year. Try to organize your classroom —and your lesson plans— in advance. How to sign up for classroom or field trip volunteering opportunities. The first day of school is right around the corner!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Following their successful debut in LISA Academy classrooms, the charter district renewed the following Discovery Education services for the 2023-2024 school year: Discovery Education Experience.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 23, 2016

Models can be school-wide or classroom-based. Rooney (2004) reports that arts-based teaching and learning at the community level improves relationships leading to better “cooperation and more creative problem solving” (p. Why Arts-based Teaching? President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. PCAH) (2011). and Pilecki, T.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

I love hearing from colleagues about tools they discover that make a difference in their classroom. This online video making tool is a great solution for incorporating mixed media into lessons as well as supporting the flipped classrooms ideology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Over one-half of participating school districts allowed students to take home their laptops by 2004; a second RFP was issued in 2006; and the MLTI program expanded into high schools in 2009. Self-training apps on the iPad allow students to practice outside of the classroom and increased the amount of time students spend practicing.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Workshops will start with background on the topic followed by introducing activities for the classroom to engage students in dynamic, hands-on learning. Energy & the Power Grid, March 13, 2021 and April 17, 2021: Educators will bring the power grid alive in the classroom while exploring circuits, power measurement, and simulations.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Related: 3 steps to a more accessible classroom.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

About the KidWind Project: The KidWind Project, an international leader in renewable energy education, has been working with educators and students to integrate renewable energy into classrooms for over 15 years. Since 2004, KidWind has held more than 800 training events for more than 50,000 teachers all over the world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Episode 793 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Differentiate Math Instruction in the Elementary Classroom Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. So Each May Soar: The Principles & Practices of Learner-Centered Classrooms (2021) Everybody’s Classroom: Differentiating for the Shared and Unique Needs of Diverse Learners (2022) eSpark.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The study looked specifically at one preschool enrichment program: the Chicago School Readiness Project (CSRP), a teacher professional development and coaching intervention that ran in 35 Chicago Head Start centers in 2004 and 2005. The program had already been shown to have raised participants’ grades in high school. “Our

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User Generated Education

MAY 23, 2016

Consequently, compared to less engaged peers, engaged students demonstrate more effort, experience more positive emotions and pay more attention in the classroom (Fredricks, Blumenfeld, & Paris, 2004). Given a growth and flexible mindset, educators can easily implement these ideas within their own classrooms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Workshops will start with background on the topic to help educators get a better understanding followed by introducing activities for the classroom to engage students in dynamic, hands-on learning. Since 2004, KidWind has held more than 800 training events for more than 50,000 teachers all over the world.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

1993-2004: Building the Infrastructure. Working closely with partners, I spent the years from 1993 to 2004 starting and leading a handful of technology startups. 2004-2011: Washington Leans In. Internet ubiquity in the classroom led teachers to adopt email and experiment with other technologies. Not yet convinced?

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Teachers spend hours designing and setting up their classrooms. One of EdSurge’s most popular articles described how a teacher used flexible seating to create a classroom that resembled Starbucks, spawning a movement to “ Starbucks your classroom. ” They arrange cozy reading nooks and construct colorful bulletin boards.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

Today’s schools include a diverse student population who bring varied experiences and abilities to the classroom. Powerful learning practices are attuned to the variability of individual learners and ensure that learning is accessible to all. Learning sciences research shows that these differences matter for learning. Science, 331, 1447–1451.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Established in 2004 by Congress, Cybersecurity Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about cybersecurity and online safety. The activity also features important STEM skills and a step-by-step guide for implementing activities into your classroom. . Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

About the KidWind Project: The KidWind Project, an international leader in renewable energy education, has been working with educators and students to integrate renewable energy into classrooms for over 15 years. Since 2004, KidWind has held more than 800 training events for more than 50,000 teachers all over the world.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 12, 2017

Courses frequently touch on starting businesses both within and outside the classroom. Similarly, Mark Zuckerberg completely changed the way people interact with friends and family by launching Facebook in 2004. Most entrepreneurship students expect to learn how to become their own bosses during the course of their studies.

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2018

How is this relevant to my elementary school-level classroom? Founded in 2004 by a few Stanford professors including faculty director David Kelley, the d.School offers courses to all students at Stanford, no matter their major. Its main driver is empathy, a skill you can build and foster in your classroom. The inquiry cycle.

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