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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

This is an extended, 38-minute episode that covers everything about differentiating instruction with reading and is designed to be a complete overview to help every teacher working with young or struggling readers. This episode also includes a transcript on differentiating instruction. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

With the flexibility afforded by a full suite of digital content, teachers have the freedom to assign students dynamic work tailored to their needs. 2016 digital education survey. Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning. Sources Consulted: Picking and choosing digital content.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Student-Centered Learning The 21st century classroom is a student-centered learning hub. In these classrooms, ” students regularly communicate, collaborate, self-reflect, problem solve,and peer-evaluate about their learning” (Hansen & Imse, 2016, p. link] Hansen, D., & Imse, L. link] Martinez, M.

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“Teacher Books” to Read in 2016 for Fresh Strategies and Resources

Gaggle Speaks

This book explores grading with differentiated instruction. Technology gives teachers an opportunity to meet students where they are. Teach Like a Pirate provides inspiration to teachers who want to improve student engagement. Fair Isn’t Always Equal by Ricki Wormeli.

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In the marketplace: Science achievement skyrockets, makerspaces expand, and more

eSchool News

Makerspaces are expected to reach accelerated classroom adoption in less than one year, according to the K-12 Edition of the 2016 New Media Consortium Horizon Report. Shmoop introduced a new service through which experts will read a student’s college application essay and provide detailed feedback and overall suggestions.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 4: Direct Instruction Ensures Success. Bodovski, K., &

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MobyMax launches K-8 cognitive skills science curriculum

eSchool News

MobyMax, developer of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is kicking off the 2015-2016 school year by releasing a new Touch Curriculum technology that uses more than 20,000 cognitive skill manipulatives to deepen students’ mastery of science concepts.