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Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference?

Catlin Tucker

Teachers will want to use pre-assessments, diagnostics, and/or assess prior knowledge to identify where each student is in relation to the content at the heart of the playlist. In addition to using data to design the playlist, it is essential to build mechanisms into the playlist to collect formative assessment data.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

Before you know it, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. It’s easy to let the conference season catch us by surprise, but did you know that parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to boost parent engagement? Encouraging Parental Involvement Before Conference Season.

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PROOF POINTS: Stanford’s Jo Boaler talks about her new book ‘MATH-ish’ and takes on her critics

The Hechinger Report

Nearly 2 out of every 5 eighth graders don’t even have the most basic math skills, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). On the international Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) , American 15-year-olds rank toward the bottom of economically advanced nations in math achievement.

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Announcing the Library 2.019 "Open Data" Mini-Conference - June 5th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We're excited to announce our second Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Open Data," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 5th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This web conference will explore how librarians are using open data, teaching others about it, and even creating it.

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Mini-Conference for Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries - Wednesday, June 17th #library20

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our second Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). He is one of TechSoup's primary presenters at conferences in the U.S. Please join them and us!

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. This could involve using differentiated instruction, incorporating multicultural education, or employing a range of assessment methods. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p.

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Tomorrow, Wednesday June 17th - "Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries" Mini-Conference #library2020

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Tomorrow is our second Library 2.020 mini-conference! This mini-conference will focus on innovation and innovative thinking in rural, independent, tribal, and other small libraries--as well as the many unique challenges that they face. He is one of TechSoup's primary presenters at conferences in the U.S.