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Vocabulary Haiku: A Creative Approach to Deeping Understanding of Academic Vocabulary

Catlin Tucker

Write a haiku poem for that term, using the guidelines for writing a haiku. In addition to being an engaging activity, this strategy was a great way for me to assess my students’ understanding of the academic vocabulary informally. The directions for creating a vocabulary haiku are simple. Select a vocabulary term. Additional Tips!

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Peer Feedback: Making It Meaningful

Catlin Tucker

Peer feedback is most effective when it is focused, and students have clear guidelines for giving feedback. This approach to designing a choice board for peer feedback gives students agency and choice while providing the necessary scaffolding to make this activity accessible. Peer Feedback Choice Board. Choice is a powerful motivator.

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ISTE Certification 02

Dangerously Irrelevant

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Technology in K-12 Education

EdTech4Beginners

in K-12 education leadership has been created for educators who wish to pursue further studies as they need to thoroughly assess the components of K-12 education, including the integration of technology. They can institute clear guidelines for students on the appropriate use of their devices during class time. As such, an online Ed.D

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12 Fresh Ways to Assess Student Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Habits, templates, and routines are much easier than reinventing the assessment wheel but a tool that results in passionate students committed to lifelong learning gets my attention.

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6 Digital tools that help teachers create effective rubrics

Neo LMS

A solution comes from rubrics, which are benchmarks used in grading to help assess students’ learning. The rubric’s features are essential because they provide clear guidelines for the teacher. Teachers can access templates that work across the curriculum, various subjects, and learning activities. Rubric Maker.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, and student work. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources. No matter the platform selected, it is crucial to follow guidelines established by FERPA to protect student identity and information.

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