Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

million students with disabilities for the school year 2021 to 2022. With millions of students with disabilities, as a teacher—whether new or seasoned—you must understand the purpose of assistive technology. Examples include high-tech tools like alerting devices and low-tech ones like Braille and pencil grips.

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Edthena

AUGUST 25, 2021

For example, we like Pear Deck and Nearpod as tools that can be used asynchronously and synchronously. Though not all students may return to in-person learning in the fall, all students still need comprehensive learning experiences. And here’s more about student engagement in virtual learning from Doug Fisher.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

While some researchers claim to have identified as many as 174 different types of human learning modes, the most widely accepted educational paradigm is the VARK learning model which espouses four basic types of learners: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing & Kinesthetic ( Kaufman, 2021 ). and whiteboard.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 6, 2022

A version of this post was originally published in Education Today , on November 9, 2021. Although there’s no denying the pandemic had many unfortunate consequences, this is a chance to build a better education system, one that is flexible and engaging. For example, students can send messages and work together on the same documents.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions leader for K-12 education, is proud to announce that its enVision® Mathematics Common Core Grades 6-8 © 2021 received the highest rating from EdReports.org. enVision ® Mathematics Common Core © 2021 Grades 6-8. enVision ® A|G|A Common Core © 2018.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Technology , on April 17, 2021. We now know that students learn better when learning is spread out over time. In other words, the main ideas become familiar, which increases the chances of students remembering them. Varying delivery formats for student engagement.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Teaching and Learning includes originality reports for student work, a soon to launch Classroom Add Ons feature (see the below section for more details), and many of the previously announced Google Meet features like breakout rooms, recordings that do not expire after 30 days, and room polling. When did they last log in?

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Edthena

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes articles about instructional equity, managing multiple duties as a coach, resources for teachers on students’ emotional well-being, and successful PLCs. Instructional equity and student engagement go hand in hand. We have to create a community of learners.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

But one of the most crucial concerns for today’s educators is student engagement. While most educators recognize that student engagement is core to their mission, there are many indications that this is becoming harder to achieve. 59% of teachers surveyed in 2022 felt students were still less motivated.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As teachers develop lesson plans, they also face lingering questions, in Maine and nationally, over the possibility of a return to remote learning and concerns about ensuring all students have access to the devices and high-quality broadband they need to do classwork and homework. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

eSpark earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Product Certification in 2021. The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. For example, students might categorize, match, or highlight images.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

When researchers at my company, Lexplore, compared the fall 2019 and spring 2021 assessment results of more than 57,000 Swedish students in grades 2 to 6, they found that students in 2021 were, on average, 10 percentile points, or seven to eight months, behind the 2019 students in reading ability.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A different approach to teaching mathematics is needed—one that develops data literacy for all students. Not only would such an approach be more relevant and increase student engagement, it has the potential to reduce the widespread vulnerability to misleading information shared via social media. In most districts in the U.S.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

He understands how to introduce tools that make the subject feel relevant and approachable for both students and teachers, who often have never coded before themselves. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, Nick ran a pilot with Unruly Splats, a STEM learning tool that combines learning to code with active play.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 29, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education World , in March 2021. As any educator will tell you, each student is different, and a teaching method that works well for one child might not work for another. Students have access to learning materials and objectives and can complete any assigned tasks ahead of class.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2023

We’ve heard more students say they don’t want to be in school and we’ve seen more students engaging in self-harming behaviors and reporting suicidal thinking. And it’s not just the students, more staff are retiring early or leaving the education system altogether. In 2021, U.S.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

This year, as schools moved to online learning and teachers scrambled to adjust their curriculum, many teachers, students, and parents gained new appreciation for the value of self-care. You may want to include assignments that help students manage stress and make time for your own self-care as a teacher. Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2018

All of these Internet of Things devices can make schools safer, improve student engagement and save schools and school districts significant money , according to a 2017 survey of K–12 professionals by CDW. Although uncomfortably cold students and faculty seems innocuous enough, an actual breach could do more harm. Engagement.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 17, 2021

New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career The Aperture Student Portal includes gamified goal-setting and SEL self-assessments offering a research-backed approach to understanding students’ needs Charlotte N.C.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

High Need, High Speed Many students are hard-pressed to pay their college tuition bills and afford basic necessities like shelter, food, child care, health care and transportation. And certain groups of students tend to be especially affected by these financial barriers. Recent high inflation has increased the strain for some.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2022

As a result, teachers are looking for educational tools that engage students and help them compete with summer distractions. Summer school teachers have to work extra hard to keep students engaged,” said Julie Smitherman, who taught high school social studies for eight years and is now director of content management for Certell, Inc.’s

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

So Each May Soar: The Principles & Practices of Learner-Centered Classrooms (2021) Everybody’s Classroom: Differentiating for the Shared and Unique Needs of Diverse Learners (2022) eSpark. So let's talk about your second example. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Her books are available in 14 languages. I love that.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 2, 2024

Example of a hypothetical scattergram showing test scores and grades of past applicants to a college. The dotted lines highlight the average grades and test scores of accepted students. Tomkins only had application data and doesn’t know where students enrolled in college. That is incredibly common.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2021

In parallel, online education went mainstream as educational providers at all levels— including colleges and universities—were forced to experiment with remote learning, long a preferred vehicle for part-time students engaged in lifelong learning. Meanwhile, demand is booming for flexible, digital offerings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

2023), TEACHING WRITING IN SMALL GROUPS (March 2021), A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES (2019), and UNDERSTANDING TEXTS AND READERS (2018). So the lesson examples throughout the book. Let's take that engagement example. Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0 rather than the second edition.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

The implication is that students are not learning as much as their transcripts indicate, hampering their ability to succeed in challenging environments after high school. “We The report examined data from more than 4 million high school students from 2010 to 2021 who took the ACT. grade points, from 3.17 in 2010 to 3.36

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

These are high engagement stories that inspire kids to ask, for example, “OK, how would I build a new corral for my sheep? EdReports Review: MidSchoolMath received a perfect score on EdReports in the latest 2021 criteria for math curriculum. That’s the beauty of story-based learning. How much carpet would you need?”

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience , the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and bridge the divide between education and careers, today announced the release of a new national report, ” State of The Future U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation hosts exhibitions and science fairs where students showcase their projects. According to the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2021

No improvements were detected in how engaged or motivated students were in school after joining a gifted program. For example, teachers reported no difference in how hard students worked, how much they participated in discussions or how much they paid attention and listened in class. Redding and his co-author, Jason A.

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The Thinking Stick

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Kristen was named the 2021 Kansas Principal of the Year. By addressing real-life challenges and experiences in gaming, students can develop skills like anger management and empathy. 00:11:08 – Using Gaming to Teach Emotional Regulation Dr. Kraft shares an example of using gaming to teach emotional regulation.

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edWeb.net

MAY 24, 2022

In a nutshell, SEL lessons teach important life skills that help students become resilient learners who are ready for academic learning. Further guidance and examples can be found in CASEL’s SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook. Further guidance and examples can be found in CASEL’s SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

While it is beneficial to learn about different careers, it is important to note that these will change and students may go through multiple careers. An example might be to teach with real protractors before using a digital protractor. These methods can provide the process for student ownership, engagement, and authenticity.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

June 23, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. It shares the example of MySchool@Kent in Grand Rapids, Michigan, how it adapted one of its classrooms and the resulting change in student learning. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2021

EdSurge sat down with Ramsay to hear more about the impacts of teaching social-emotional and mindfulness skills to students and how Pear Deck helps her continue teaching those skills even as her students learn virtually throughout the 2021 school year. These tools are incredibly helpful.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2021

Partly because the pandemic created so many obstacles for students, more colleges are taking time to re-evaluate the needs of their student body and then taking more deliberate stepsto meet those needs — and for Charlie Nutt, the executive director of the National Academic Advising Association, it’s about time.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Issues of access and curriculums that fail to engage students of diverse experiences burdened our students long before the pandemic, and these recent reversals of changes that lightened those burdens reflect a missed opportunity to build a better path forward. We reached more students from poor and rural parts of the country.

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