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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

We were also exposed to learning style theory and the many benefits it had on meeting the diverse needs of students. A recent review of the scientific literature on learning styles found scant evidence to clearly support the idea that outcomes are best when instructional techniques align with individuals' learning styles.

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Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning contributed by Michael Mirra Abstract Diversity has been at the forefront of educational discussions over the last few years. This paper explores the impact socioeconomic status has on student learning in order for teachers to have a better understanding of their diverse classroom.

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Congratulations, Silver Lining for Learning!

Dangerously Irrelevant

In March 2020, some world-renowned university faculty invited me to help launch a new website and podcast initiative, Silver Lining for Learning. I am greatly appreciative of the opportunity that I had to help get Silver Lining for Learning up and running. What I’ve been up to: Silver Lining for Learning. Related Posts.

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Preparing for Fall 2020: Blended and Online Learning

Catlin Tucker

The action items encourage teachers to take what they learned in the video lessons to create resources they can use with students. Module 4: Teaching Presence: Facilitating Learning Online. Module 6: Cognitive Presence–Student-centered Blended/Online Learning. The course is composed of six modules.

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Better Feedback for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

In order to learn and grow, some type of feedback is needed along the way. While an experience can be a foundation for learning, it is the feedback that often serves as a catalyst for reflection. Best of all, they can serve as an empowerment tool to help kids exert more ownership over their learning. Goodwin, B. & Miller, K.

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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

It can be used to identify areas for improvement to create new and innovative learning methods that better meet the needs of ALL learners. Here are some specific examples of the benefits of 1:1 laptops in schools: Laptops can help students to learn more effectively. Laptops can help students to be more engaged in their learning.

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Upgrading the Remote Learning and Hybrid Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

These unprecedented and uncertain times have spawned a paradigm shift in the way teaching and learning are conducted. With additional local, state, and federal funding available to help schools and districts build remote and hybrid learning programs, the opportunities to effectively support students and teachers are there.

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