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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. Blended Learning Environments Require Self-regulation Skills. My focus is positioning the student as an active agent at the center of learning.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

All of these aspects of writing benefit from dedicated class time, access to peer support, and teacher feedback. Regardless of the subject area, investing time and energy to the writing process helps students to develop their content knowledge and ability to retain what they are learning. Handbook of Writing Research , 2, 194-207.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022.

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Microsoft Education Resources

Educational Technology Guy

Microsoft Innovative Schools Toolkit “The Innovative Schools Toolkit is an accessible and practical guide for you and your school community to begin the journey of innovation. It is intended to be a starting point rather than a complete solution and it offers a process that can be customized based on your unique needs.”

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

The CoolCatTeacher

The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that “accelerated learning provides opportunities for students to learn at grade level rather than through tracking or remediation….” Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.” Department of Education.

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Pandemic May (Finally) Push Online Education Into Teacher Prep Programs

Edsurge

For proof, check out the “ Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning.” There’s a lot left to learn about how to teach kids and teens online, the handbook acknowledges. But she thinks it’s a great resource for educators, especially because it is open-access and freely available.

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One surprising barrier to college success: Dense higher education lingo

The Hechinger Report

Half of high school seniors last year didn’t complete the FAFSA form, according to the National College Access Network, which estimates that they’re collectively forgoing $24 billion a year in financial help. Critics say it’s why some students are derailed in the application process. It’s not like the ‘university payment center.’

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