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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

Consider for a moment the impact of the physical classroom. According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). A Means et al.

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. I, like many teachers, liked to promote the excellent work taking place in my classroom so other colleagues could view my students’ work. Classroom Use. How many followers do you have?

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How to Design the Classroom for Effective Education with Michael Cohen

The CoolCatTeacher

Michael Cohen aka the Tech Rabbi on episode 448 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Michael Cohen, aka the Tech Rabbi, and author of Education by Design talks about classroom design. We should design the classroom environment for learning.

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Growth Mindset Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Growth mindset posters for classroom Introducing growth mindset into the classroom has become an essential aspect of modern education. Posters that reinforce these ideas can be a powerful visual tool in the classroom. These reusable posters can be a delightful addition to any room, adding color and inspiring young minds.

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Empowerment Through Choice

A Principal's Reflections

Agency in the classroom is about giving students more control over their learning through greater autonomy and purpose. In Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms (chapter 5), I go into detail on strategies such as choice boards, must-do/may-do activities, and playlists while sharing an array of practical examples by grade level.

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How to Use Alexa Devices in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

This free tool helps educators around the world connect their students. Empatico uses live video, file sharing, a partner classroom at least 300 miles (or 483 kilometers) away, and specially designed activities. Friedlander talks about the Amazon Alexa devices and why so many teachers are excited about them.

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Using Blog Tools Since 2006

Learning With Lucie

I would have to say that my experience started in the late 90's when were first learned how to publish on the web using HTML and FTP, but in 2006 when I discovered blogging tool I quickly knew that a new digital portfolio platform had been born. We (my students and I) loved exploring new tools. Turn on the classroom TV”.

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