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Qualities of Effective Educator Professional Development

User Generated Education

What follows are the general guidelines I use to plan and structure my professional development workshops. Recently, I facilitated two weekends of math instruction for elementary teachers. I use these workshops as a reference in this discussion. I heard lots of laughter during my workshops. Active and Hands-On.

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Vernier Software & Technology to Host 38 Free Professional Development Workshops this Fall

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BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 13, 2018 — This fall, Vernier Software & Technology will host 38 free, hands-on workshops around the country to help science educators learn how to best incorporate probeware and data-collection technology into their curriculum. Educators can register for a workshop at www.vernier.com/workshops.

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Vernier Kicks Off Its Spring 2018 Data-Collection Workshop Series

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BEAVERTON, Oregon, February 23, 2018 — Vernier Software & Technology will host 21 free hands-on workshops to help science and STEM educators learn how to integrate Vernier data-collection technology—including the new Vernier Go Direct wireless sensors—into their curriculum. Interested educators can select dates from the schedule below.

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Towards Choice-Based Learning in Elementary

My Paperless Classroom

Since the early days of my teaching sitting in awesome national writing project workshops, I have heard about the power of the student centered classroom and the need for student choice and voice. I had writing assignments with menus instead of prompts, but all of the kids were reading the same text and writing some form of an analysis.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. You can also visit PASCO website’s Digital Library for hundreds of free labs and experiments that can be sorted by age group (elementary, MS, HS, AP, or University) or subject. Training and Workshops.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

Jenna Gros jangles as she walks the halls of Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. Brusly Elementary School has 595 students, ranging from ages two to seven. Jenna Gros, head custodian at Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana, stops to tie a student’s shoe. MORGAN CITY, La.

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How Do You Include Your Community in Creating Your Vision for Personalized Learning?

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Yet, as Ahmad explains , for educators willing to engage those same students on a personal level and offer a meaningful analysis of the data collected, an impactful and productive outcome awaits all involved.