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How to write SMART learning objectives in your LMS

Neo LMS

In this article, we will explore the topic of SMART learning objectives in depth. We will walk you through the definition of these objectives, their advantages, and how to set and track them within a learning management system (LMS ). . The definition of good grades is vague and subjective.

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Childhood is Expendable to Some Education Reformers

A Principal's Reflections

These experiences definitely helped mold me into the adult I have become today. As a parent of two elementary students (first and third grade) in Staten Island, NY, I witness daily the negative impacts that Common Core and standardized testing, under the guise of education reform, are having on them.

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Why I Became A Teacher

EdNews Daily

Guest article by Jill Drum. Even during time outside of the classroom, I clip relevant news articles to share or pick up souvenirs like geodes from the Grand Canyon to crack open and investigate with my students. However, I am most definite of one thing. My whole identity is that of a teacher.

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Making a Pitch for Social Entrepreneurship

User Generated Education

Common Core State Standards – English Language Arts. The first step of this lesson will be to have them review articles and videos on this topic, and compose a short summary in their own words that defines social entrepreneurship. Know how to make appropriate personal economic choices.

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ICE 2019: Physical Arrangement Sets the Tone for K–12 Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

The skills we are teaching are way more than just the Common Core. Brown offered several key steps educators can take to move toward a modern learning environment: Create expectations and definitions: “Have you defined what the student learning experience is in your school or district?” It is not working in rows anymore.”.

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Resource Review: Mentoring Minds

Ask a Tech Teacher

Professional development is available for teachers on core concepts like differentiation in the classroom, rolling out Common Core Standards, best practices for instruction, formative assessment strategies, and more. Overall, content is age-appropriate, user-friendly, with proven results documented in their Research section.

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So.You Wanna Make Your Own Books and Texbooks

The Web20Classroom

Apple iBooks Author ( [link] )- If you use or have access to a Mac, you definitely should check out the iBooks Author. Creating Books From Wikipedia ( [link] )- One of the lesser known features of wikipedia is you can make your own PDFs of articles from the site. Add audio, video, embeds and more.