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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020).

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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

2013) meta-analysis highlighted the importance of well-designed online platforms, emphasizing their impact on student achievement and satisfaction. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). They were given all the tools needed to get started, but where it went was up to them. A Means et al. Murphy, R., & Tanner, C.

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Reflections On 2013-This Year's Most Popular Posts

The Web20Classroom

As 2013 comes to a close let''s take a quick look at the most popular posts here over the course of the last year. In Formative Assessments Are Easier Than You Think , we took a look at a few, simple techniques and tools you could use each day to gauge how your students were learning and gain valuable insight into their learning.

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Popular K-12 Tool Edmodo Shuts Down

Edsurge

A popular communication and collaboration tool for K-12 teachers that’s been around for more than a decade is closing for good. Edmodo platform was one of my best app when I started teaching in 2013.” Edmodo is permanently shuttering , the company announced late Monday. It's so sad!” wrote one educator on Twitter.

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7 Tech Tools for PE Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s what the NY Times reports: Better fitness proved to be linked to significantly higher achievement scores — a 2013 study reported in PubMed.org. What are your favorite tools? After all, the tie-in between physical conditioning and learning is well-accepted. Here are my favorite websites and apps: AnatomyYou.

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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

Overall, the research suggests that 1:1 laptops can be a valuable tool for improving student achievement, engagement, and motivation. For example, laptops can be a distraction, and they can be expensive to purchase and maintain. However, the benefits of using laptops in schools generally outweigh the challenges. Cheung, A. & Slavin, R.

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4 Question Types for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Take the following observation pulled from research by Tofade, Elsner, and Haines (2013): Well-crafted questions lead to new insights, generate discussion, and promote the comprehensive exploration of subject matter. Best practice strategies for effective use of questions as a teaching tool. Elsner, J., & & Haines, S.

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