Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

Teachers, we know how hard it can be to plan remote activities that are engaging and educational. Luckily, there are plenty of Internet resources available at your fingertips—with options for both synchronous and asynchronous learning-based classrooms. 25 Virtual Classroom Icebreakers and Social-Emotional Learning Activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

How about one that parents can use to translate homework so they can help their children? You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered. Well, all of these exist! We can do this!

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User Generated Education

JULY 12, 2020

I am planning to do anti-racist activities with my elementary students (5th and 6th graders) this coming fall. So not just black students who need to learn about their blackness and their history, but white students as well and nonblack people of color need to know our country’s history and talk explicitly about it.(

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 20, 2020

How can educational technology help bridge the gap between all of these concerns? Is it possible to create a distraction-free “learning zone”, and find a balance between play, rest, and work each day? How do you set up a remote classroom ? Provide enriching learning experiences from afar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. In today’s show, Amy Cooper talks about how this is done, the advantages, and insights on student motivation. Open Badges in Elementary School. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Amy Cooper, who’s at an elementary school in Minnesota.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. And the learning continues. They know how to do distance learning. Higher ed could learn some things, but we are specifically addressing K12.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. Read more: Authentic learning and edtech: A match made in heaven.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Looking to a Tech-Driven Future The report makes a case for computer science as part of the solution for pandemic-related learning loss, touting its high level of engagement.

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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. How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective Communication: How to Have Learning Conversations with Patrons and Colleagues Part of the Library 2.0 LEARNING AGENDA: Understand how power dynamics, personal history, trauma, and cultural backgrounds influence professional relationships. FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

But, how do we know what strategies will work best? Have you ever stopped to think about what brain science says about how children learn to read—and how that might make your teaching even more effective? Most children naturally learn to talk simply by exposure to spoken language. How Do Children Learn to Read?

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Due to the difficult epidemiological situation, the dominant part of universities, colleges, and schools have switched to distance learning. Learning remotely turned out to be challenging. It became clear that in order to be an excellent student, you can’t do without independent study or self-learning skills.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Ownership of learning shouldn’t just be for students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

I believed technology would be powerful for our scholars and I wanted everyone to have access to it, but only one student in the entire school signed up for the program. Sometimes it’s just a way to excite students, to immerse them in a different perspective or experience than they might otherwise have access to. We can (and will!)

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. With about a day planning, [teachers] shift right into distance learning,” Rooney said.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Prior to the virus turning into a pandemic, school districts began to prepare, and others are now following suit with ways to provide instruction and learning for who knows how long. However, I do know one thing, and that is, there is no one right or wrong way to develop realistic strategies for remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn. We must be grounded in reality and equip ourselves with the knowledge of neuroscience, learning, and how we can best help kids move forward. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Our goal is the purposeful integration of technology to support or enhance learning. The teachers I was working with only had access to a laptop cart, thus apps that had to be downloaded on a device were not an option.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula. While some teachers have already started to come up with creative ways to inject computer science into their programs, others may still be lost on how to introduce the concepts into the classroom. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:07.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 18, 2020

In February, I had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. With blended and remote learning a real possibility through next school year, I’ve included some suggestions for implementing these ideas in a remote learning environment. Google Classroom, Seesaw).

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There is no theory here, just lots of learning and some bumps along the way. And if you need a more accurate version, don't hesitate to reach out via email — I'm committed to making my content accessible to all. How to Make Your Own GPT: A Step-by-Step. It's all real and all right now. Someone explain that to me!)

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Digital Promise

JUNE 16, 2020

Lauren Williams, a fifth grade teacher in California, works in a predominantly Latinx and Black K-5 elementary school, where almost half of the students are designated as English Learners (ELs). Moreover, her district’s data shows that Black families in the district do not have consistent internet access to engage in digital learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Over the past year, I have been blessed to support the Davis School District in Utah with their personalized learning initiative across the district. In a sense, I have had to model what these strategies look like in practice while empowering teachers and administrators to take more ownership of their own learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

They came back already knowing how to use programs and what it can do and can’t do,” says Crist, a special education teacher at the district’s elementary school. I saw a lot of students really taking an initiative to learn how to do this on their own.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

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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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The print, digital and hands-on program raises the bar in student-driven 3D learning and 3D assessment. Accessibility for students is emphasized. This elementary curriculum engages, inspires, and connects students firsthand to the world around them through a total of 24 student-driven modules.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. Today, step into any of Duquesne Elementary’s shared learning spaces and you will see students immersed in hands-on design work.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Many educators, especially early childhood and elementary teachers, do not have a STEM background so the task of integrating those subjects into daily classroom lessons can feel overwhelming. The typical elementary teacher does not have a STEM background, which can create a level of anxiety. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard. Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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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. There you’ll find a deeper dive, including information on types of funding available, how to find grants, and tips on preparing your applications. You can download our guide here.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

School may be out, but it’s still important to keep students reading and learning over the break. Assigning a summer reading list to your incoming students can be a helpful way to prepare kids for the next school year and limit literacy-related summer learning loss. Assign a variety of genres, including fiction and nonfiction.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

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