Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

BrainPop, like PBS Kids, is a huge name when it comes to elementary school learning. But while PBS specializes equally in video and games, BrainPop's focus is predominantly videos covering just about any kind of content that might come up in an elementary school classroom. Go to search.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. This could include counting 100 objects, creating art projects with 100 items, or writing 100 words.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Key points: Audiobooks are popular, but print still commands a majority of the audience A balance of both offers students increased accessibility See related article: 5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs My 2023 #BritReads book tally experienced a massive slowdown in April when my husband and I welcomed Holden Lane to the world.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. For example, this women of science internet activity guides learners to visit websites and search for information.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. Not every library has a realistic budget. But must we all begin from scratch?

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

For example, if you’re going to study the Civil Rights movement, you could assign The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. You never know what new favorites you might find for your classroom library. The Alligator in the Library. Involve parents in completing the summer reading lists.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you are wondering how it works in practice, here’s a good example: Duolingo is a free mobile app that helps students to learn foreign languages. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Digital libraries. They are patient and unbiased. Conclusion.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Digital textbooks are textbooks that teachers and learners can access online or download to their devices. In addition, educators and learners can access them on multiple devices at any time. . If you’re looking for elementary or middle school materials, this is a great place to start. history and writing. OER Commons.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2021

billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding into our education system. Perea Elementary in Memphis , for example redesigned how parents, teachers, and children support each other in virtual, in-person, and hybrid settings. This inventive renaissance needs to be supported and sustained.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Those are just a few examples of how the coronavirus pandemic has transformed school buildings and inspired new “Covid classrooms” this fall, as illustrated by photographs and videos readers submitted to The Hechinger Report. Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Credit: Eileen Wood. In a hybrid class on Sept.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. There are enough challenges with equitable access. Photo courtesy of Hanover research.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2020

Across the nation public libraries have been finding ways to curate digital story hour opportunities for children and families. In late March the Cleveland Public LIbrary kicked off a series of digital read alouds on their website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel. Florida elementary educator Ms.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. School Computer Labs Ensure Equitable Access. Forty-one percent (41%) of high school students lack access to a non-shared in-school device. Maker space.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

I'm collecting blogs of teachers who are in the classroom actually use AI and have practical, real examples to share. I do a Substack called The AI School Librarian that gives examples of good tools and how to use them in schools and libraries. Got links for those teachers? Enough of the junk.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

The Kajeet Homework Gap Grant program is but one example among many of what we can do together to create complete digital equity – and maximize opportunities for success – for all of our students.”. The number of missed opportunities adds up when you look at the evenings, weekends, breaks, and the summer.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities. Picture books for early elementary students: Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat.

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Waterford

MAY 12, 2020

As schools adapt to teaching in these new circumstances, many educators are in need of resources to make their lessons accessible online. School and classroom grants can fill in the gaps in school budgets, allowing educators to purchase resources they may otherwise be unable to access.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Third grade language arts – “Native American Stories” This elementary digital textbook has ten 80-minute lessons, which can be broken up to fit shorter class sessions. Aligned to NGSS and other state standards, it includes multimedia, interactive features and real-world examples. Request a demo today to learn more!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina. When you design your lessons based on the UDL framework, you create an accessible learning environment where all of your students have the best chance to learn.” Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. which compromises security.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

Content : How the student will access the information. If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. To learn more , get in touch!

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

Children of low-income families, for example, are more likely to lose more knowledge over the summer than children from wealthy families.[1] 6] You could, for example, give low-income students a few books to take home. That way, every student has access to resources that can help them retain knowledge over the summer.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

And with fast Wi-Fi, students can access G Suite for Education and other cloud-based educational apps on their Chromebooks. To ensure fast internet speeds, IT staff ­blanketed the school with about 100 HPE Aruba 802.11ac wireless access points , including one AP per classroom, Harris says. Students have different sitting preferences.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

I had the chance to chat with Dr. Jared Scherz, the founder of TeacherCoach , and a former elementary school guidance counselor who became a clinical psychologist in New Jersey. Through our innovative Learning Engagement System (LES), districts can build a custom library and even create and sell their custom training.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. With Internet access we have also used Google Docs, or online versions of Microsoft Office products Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. . “Typing by the Numbers”. 1-0 is spelled TEN.

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N2Y

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

While participants and their students benefit from access to n2y’s evidence?based A great example is the groundbreaking IEP development solution, Polaris ® , which could dramatically improve the IEP process for my pre?service Examples of these include: A picture schedule from SymbolStix PRIME. service teachers to implement high?quality

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownership like never before. Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. For example, we study diseases of the human body in seventh grade. Examples include photos, drawings, and videos downloaded from the Internet. Examples of ineffective use of IWB included: Not taking the time to organize content.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

boast broadband access these days, and plenty of assignments require the internet, when students head home, their connections are not quite in lockstep with schools. But 18 percent of all students in remote rural areas have no access to the internet or only a dial-up connection, compared to seven percent of students in suburban areas.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. OAKLAND, Calif.

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Vizor

JANUARY 15, 2020

However, some elementary schools prefer that homeroom teachers hand out the Chromebooks in class. Similar to a library system, you can track which student has which Chromebook and who is their homeroom teacher. However, library systems do not track any associated accessories they may hand out, like a USB, mouse or Chromebook cover.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

If you use my link to sign up for Edpuzzle , you’ll gain access to a curated library of 50,000 free videos to use with your school. In the resume example shown below, you can see that I pulled in a video from the web. You can get started by clicking this link and you’ll get access to the 50,000 curated videos in their library.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cool Math Games Cool Math Games offers access to a wide range of free math games that help students sharpen their mathematical skills. The free version of the site offers access to 50.000 questions and over 1000 curriculum aligned skills. 'As These games are ideal for students in different grades from preschool to grade 8.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The concept of microschooling gained traction throughout the 2010s, then saw a huge uptick in both interest and new examples during the pandemic. Some of the better-known examples of microschools include national name brands like the Acton Academy schools, Wildflower Schools , Prenda microschools and the Khan Lab School. Microschools.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2016

New Canaan High School librarian Michelle Luhtala recently jumped headfirst into creating a makerspace in her library and documented what she learned, how her space changed and how it affected students along the way. Luhtala is blessed with a big library, but for most of her career it has been dominated by large bookshelves.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

González and Framingham State University, where she is interim director of Whittemore Library, are part of a consortium in Massachusetts looking to answer different questions. Like: What would happen if students had access to a catalog of free and?this she says research has borne that out. this is important here?culturally

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