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Self-Regulation in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

One of the best and most gratifying aspects of my job is getting into classrooms and providing feedback to leaders, who, in turn, help their teachers grow. Here is what she provided: In a self-paced classroom, it's essential to help students manage their time. Most of my blog ideas materialize during these times of bliss. Ormrod, J.

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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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Upgrading the Remote Learning and Hybrid Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

However, with so many products, solutions, and methods surrounding the distance learning concept, it can be difficult to determine which solutions maintain and maximize engagement in multiple classroom or remote scenarios, and which can be easily integrated into all options.

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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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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

For example, a study by the Pew Research Center found that students who used laptops in the classroom were more likely to say that they were engaged in their schoolwork and that they felt like they were learning more. I then asked Bard to cite specific studies. Here is what was provided Bebell, M., & & Kay, A. Cheung, A. Johnson, C.

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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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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?