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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities for Kids

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From my 15 years in the classroom and my ongoing adventures in educational research, I can assure you this book is a versatile tool for making learning feel like play. With the advent of educational technology, we can bring this classic tale into the 21st century, turning storytime into an interactive, multidimensional experience.

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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

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2010, 2011; Trautwein & Lüdtke, 2007, (Xu, 2010a). The Case Against Homework: How Homework Is Hurting Children and What Parents Can Do About It , by Sara Bennett and Nancy Kalish This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ). The Homework Scam. Skinner, D.

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20 Effective Classroom Management Strategies

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While my writings are backed by numerous research papers (see references), this particular exploration primarily draws from the profound work of Jill Reese (2007). The post 20 Effective Classroom Management Strategies appeared first on Educators Technology. ” helps in understanding and addressing underlying issues.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

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Further elaborating on the flexibility and opportunities UDL offers, Evans (2010) notes that it provides “flexibility and opportunity for teachers and students by incorporating collaborative partnerships, technology tools, and differentiated instruction” (p. Universal Design for Learning. different brain networks.

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Best Digital Portfolio Tools for Students

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By definition, a portfolio, according to Arter and Spandel, ‘is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits to the student, or others, her efforts or achievement in one or more areas’ (cited in Baki and Birgin, 2007, p. The post Best Digital Portfolio Tools for Students appeared first on Educators Technology. 2- Baki, A. &

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Music Art Posters for Classroom

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While some may see these posters as mere adornments, educational researchers recognize their potential to positively influence learning outcomes (Eisner, 2002; Winner & Hetland, 2007). Learning, Arts, and the Brain: The Dana Consortium Report on Arts and Cognition. Winner, E., & Hetland, L. Teachers College Press.

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9 Tips for Students to Ace Their Presentations

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For example, in Steve Jobs' Apple presentation in 2007, there was a technical error in the system, and Jobs couldn't proceed with his slides. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by Sketchbubble This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).