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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. Downing Elementary School with principal Marcos Lopez as part of some broader work in Ector County ISD. 2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al., Case in point. As we entered, the lesson was about to conclude.

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Teen Genius Says “I Learned Nothing from Lecture”

The CoolCatTeacher

Gitanjali Rao talks about her learning journey on episode 556 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current techniques.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

TD-OTR refers to strategies that allow teachers to gauge student participation and understanding continually (Gage & MacSuga-Gage, 2017). This not only keeps students actively engaged but also provides immediate feedback to the teacher on student understanding (Gage & MacSuga-Gage, 2017). 2005; Gage & MacSuga-Gage, 2017).

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Will new standards improve elementary science education?

The Hechinger Report

Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012.

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WeWork Sells Two Schools in One Month

Edsurge

WeWork paid about $28 million for Flatiron in 2017. Founded in 2012, Flatiron offers courses in data science, software engineering, design and other technology skills. This week, WeWork announced it is selling coding bootcamp Flatiron School to Carrick Capital Partners, a technology investment firm.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). In his paper “Teaching with a Global Perspective”, Dr. Percy Richardson (2012) emphasizes the importance of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Adaptive teaching: Reflective practice of two elementary teachers’ visions and adaptations during literacy instruction.

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5 Ways Online Learning Can Open Doors For All Students

EdNews Daily

Samuel Bennett from SEU to learn more about his experience working with students who are working on their Master’s in Elementary Education through their online program. In December 2017, they will have their largest graduating class. Please tell us about SEU’s Master’s in Elementary Education online program. About Dr. Bennett.