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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Students in upper elementary and beyond “do little writing in or out of school for academic purposes” (Graham & Harris, 2019). Reading comprehension and information retention improve when students write about what they read (Graham & Herbert, 2011). ” Dr. Novak and I wholeheartedly agree! Shanahan, T.

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

eSchool News

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

The CoolCatTeacher

In both plans, you get access to all of the features, so it is a perfect time to set up an account and try it out.) In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . Conrad and Donaldson (2011) observed the power of reflection in other content areas as well.

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Q&A: Class Tech Tips Blogger Monica Burns Explains How to Work with Digital Tools

EdTech Magazine

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. Starting in the fall of 2011, Burns spent two years working in a one-to-one environment with tablets in an elementary school setting.

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How to use Notion

The CoolCatTeacher

You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W.

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[PL Summit Series] Go Big or Go Home! Personalized Learning Summit Workshop, Yuma Elementary School District One

Education Elements

These include, “engagement; entertainment; ease of access to information and data; group work; humanity; social relevance, and so on. Learning and life become more seamless” (Fullan, May 2011). In a word they make education easier and more absorbing.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers. 2011, Nurmi et al., Final thoughts Reflecting on the changes since my last discussion on this topic in 2011, it’s evident how quickly the field of education evolves. Madda et al.,

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