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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). She did all that and more by creating a makerspace that became revered by our students and educators across the globe.

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Understanding Teacher Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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Sharing Tools for Measuring Impactful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (2017) calls for “thoughtful intervention and attention” to close this digital use divide, namely by enabling educators to “design highly engaging and relevant learning experiences through technology.” Indicators of impactful technology use. Indicators of impactful technology use.

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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The teacher had the students engaged in a closure activity to demonstrate an understanding of multiplication concepts in math. After the exit tickets were all turned in the teacher had all the students participate in a brain break activity. 2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al.,

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Tablets vs. Textbooks for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Drawing from a wealth of research, classroom experiences, and the diverse needs of students, this discussion aims to provide a nuanced perspective, considering factors like student engagement, accessibility, cognitive impact, and the preparation for a digital future. The Case for Tablets 1.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

in this post, I share with you my perspectives, drawn from my experiences as a blogger, educator, and academic with a PhD in educational studies, on what constitutes the quintessential characteristics of 21st century teachers. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Recent research reinforces this perspective. Madda et al.,

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PROOF POINTS: The paradox of “good” teaching

The Hechinger Report

The influential education economist Eric Hanushek, a senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, argues that good teachers raise their students’ achievement. Teachers are expected to impart so many things, from how to study and take notes to how to share and take turns.

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