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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. This could involve using differentiated instruction, incorporating multicultural education, or employing a range of assessment methods. 2011, Nurmi et al., 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

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Research shows that differentiated content leads to greater student reading growth (Reis et al., This is particularly true when resources are provided for teachers to more easily differentiate (Otaiba et al., The Effect of Direct Instruction Strategy on Math Achievement of Primary 4th and 5th Grade Students with Learning Difficulties.

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SMATH: How to Turn 2 Subjects Into 1 Super-Class

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Piedmont Elementary in Alabama, we decided to finally try it. We realized combining classes could help us integrate science and math standards, while team-teaching would allow us to differentiate instruction. Brandi Todd has been an elementary teacher for sixteen years. She achieved National Board Certification in 2011.

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How School Leaders Can Make Lasting Change

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As a new principal at the Dunwoody Springs Elementary School, Fulton County Schools, GA, Ivy Goggins faced pockets of success in the building, a climate of teachers working in silos, and the lack of true collaboration. She is skilled in K-12 education, classroom management, instructional design, and differentiated instruction.

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Million-Dollar Advice: The High Cost and Limited Return on Personalized Learning Consulting

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But for others, the teacher is still central to the picture, using technology as a means to support differentiated instruction. School leaders hope that the support and understandings shared by people they view as experts will help teachers learn how to perfect personalized-learning instruction. Graphic credit: Jenny Abamu.

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Transforming Schools and Outcomes by Using a Culturally Responsive Curriculum

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For the future, Mount Vernon City School District has developed a three-year plan to further rewrite its curriculum and bring it together through a combination of Understanding by Design and differentiated instruction.

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)? Pick and play games for intentional moments in the classroom, such formative assessment, differentiated instruction, and reflection to name a few. Get introduced to practical pedagogical strategies for using iPads and Blogger with your students.