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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. Writing improves reading skills (Graham & Herbert, 2010; Shanahan, 2016).

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

For many of us, our preparation to become teachers consisted of courses focusing on classroom management, lesson design, grading, and proven strategies that had withstood the test of time. In Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , I laid out an array of personalized strategies that can be implemented after a mini-lesson is facilitated.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Classrooms, the breeding grounds for future thinkers and innovators, can sometimes become arenas of boredom and disengagement. 2010) linked boredom to attentional problems in class, while Maroldo (1986) noted its association with lower GPAs and a decreased motivation to learn. 2010; Ziv, 1988). 2010; Ziv, 1988).

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Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

When we think about having a diverse classroom we think of ethnicity, race, gender, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation. This paper explores the impact socioeconomic status has on student learning in order for teachers to have a better understanding of their diverse classroom.

Learning 112
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When Summative and Formative Assessment Markets Combine, Will Expectations Collide?

Edsurge

billion state summative assessment market begins to merge with the growing $1.6 billion market for formative assessments? A critical indicator is the handful of states trying to create new assessment models. The Georgia pilot allows districts to develop a formative assessment model that can roll up into a summative score.

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Preparing for Fall 2020: Blended and Online Learning

Catlin Tucker

Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized. Lesson 1: Explore the Building Blocks of a Blended/Online Lesson Lesson 2: Formative Assessment Strategies Lesson 3: Differentiation Lesson 4: Student Agency.