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10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices – Free Webinar

The CoolCatTeacher

I also know that that I too have a lot to learn, even though I’ve been teaching online since 2006 and have collaborated globally for years. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. I was asked today if I’m sharing and certainly, I am.

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5 Ways to Create Relevant Cultures of Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Utility value is purely academic and emphasizes the importance that content has for the students’ future goals — both short-term and long-term goals (Ormrod, 2006). They provide a defined framework for studies in well-defined, career-focused areas directly connected to university majors and workforce need. Ormrod, J.E. Ryan, R.M., &

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A Skilled Services Career Might Be The Best Economic Option For Many Students

EdNews Daily

Then, in 2006, lawmakers revised the act, choosing instead to call it the Carl D. In fact, many CTE programs lend themselves well to STEM-related careers, and students can later continue their education with a four-year degree. Between 2006 and 2014, the number of students enrolled has dipped by 11.4 Back in 1984, the Carl D.

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OPINION: The world is changing fast. Students need data science instruction ASAP

The Hechinger Report

Since at least 2006 , technology leaders and mathematicians have argued that data is the new oil. Since 2011, national math test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, fell by 17 points for eighth graders and 10 points for fourth graders in data analysis, statistics and probability.

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From Testing to Transformational Change with Pam Moran

The CoolCatTeacher

Screencastify is an essential tool for making flipped lessons, student videos and creative formative assessments. The state’s just reduced that to a requirement of one science, one social studies, one math, and a reading and writing assessment. Built for Chromebooks, it saves all of your recordings directly to Google Drive.

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Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

He’s held a teaching credential in the state since 2006, based on passing the state’s biological sciences and geosciences teaching exams, state records show. Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. Heckenlively works at Gale Ranch Middle School in San Ramon, California.

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Kids Co-Creating Curriculum

The CoolCatTeacher

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. We Don’t Have To Choose Between Assessment and Excellent Teaching. The assessment piece is important for kids.