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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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2023

One really important thing Abbott does well is highlight the major differences between how newer and more experienced teachers approach engagement, and how new teachers grow as they learn new strategies and practice their skills to increase student engagement. New teachers’ high expectations of themselves In a study conducted last year, 96.9

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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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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2020

In this mini-episode, I suggest that teachers plan for a week at a time so that students can self-pace through assignments and enjoy the flexibility of learning online. I also mention the well-being boards I designed with Dr. Maria Hersey for teachers, teenagers, and elementary students (and their parents).

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Using her ideas as well as some found on the New York Times article, Lesson of the Day: ‘With Nowhere to Go, Teens Flock to Among Us’ , I created a language arts Among Us type of game. Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2023

If Abbot Elementary can represent Black educators and give educators a stress-relieving laugh that buoys them as they go back to their classrooms the next day, that’s a win. “We Key points: Black male teachers are desperately needed in U.S. We need Black teachers.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. We were what would be called the “locked-down learning” method. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2024

Brisk Teaching – A Google Chrome extension that helps busy teachers save time in the tools they already use, like Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, YouTube, and online articles. During coaching sessions, I have helped elementary teachers create images for sight words. Ideogram – A free image creation tool.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You may be worried that the youngest kids can’t learn at a distance, but Dr. Nancy Frey, co-author of the Distance Learning Playbook comes along side us to help us understand how it can be done. Thanks, Nancy for helping us learn how.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Abbott Elementary is a television series about a fictional elementary school in Philadelphia. After watching the entire season twice , I’d love to share 8 great things about Abbott Elementary. Abbott Elementary was created by and stars Philly-native Quinta Brunson. Warning: There are spoilers in this review!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. As K–12 teachers seek to create classrooms where all students have an equal opportunity to learn, they must be mindful of physical and digital elements that could potentially be a barrier for students with special learning needs. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 23, 2016

With efforts like Rhode Island School of Design’s championing of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, the arts remain at the forefront of dialogue about best practices in elementary education). Arts-based Teaching Models in Elementary Schools. Such programs get more at learning about, with, and through the arts.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

Project-Based Learning Engages K–12 Students with Real-World Challenges. realized how enthusiastic her social studies students were about the civil rights movement, she decided to help them explore the rich history of their own city through project-based learning. marquita.brown_tC0Z. Fri, 06/21/2019 - 14:43. by Heather B.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 31, 2015

In my last post titled “ Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model ,” I provided a blended learning strategy that creates more time in the classroom for teachers to work individually with students. In one online learning station, students listen to books/stories with an audio recording.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The report comes at a time when students continue to struggle academically in the wake of the pandemic and as efforts turn to learning recovery. Findings from Pathways to Success: How Stretch Growth Goals Support Learning Recovery are based on data from more than 2.4

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

MARCH 31, 2023

Next week, Next Generation Learning Challenges will publish an original article I wrote on the same topic! I'll do an Edtech Elixirs entry next week with links to the episode and the article once they go live online. I started at Borden Elementary School in southern Indiana last November as a 5th grade teacher.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 9, 2020

By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck If you’ve opened any education journal, read an online article, joined a PLC or participated in professional development in the last few years you’ve no doubt heard “growth mindset” discussed and debated. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that […]. What is it? Why do we need it?

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Math Books for Elementary Grades. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields. 32 Websites to Support Math Automaticity in K-5. 3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class. Website Review: ProdigyGame.com. How to Teach Students to Solve Problems.

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. A group of blockchain projects called “learn-to-earn” (also sometimes called “earn-to-learn”) aims to incentivize learners to engage with educational content and, just as importantly, stick with it.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2020

SplashLearn is a game based learning program that is loved by over 33 million kids worldwide!! SplashLearn stands with schools/districts affected with closure due to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak : All educators have free access to SplashLearn with Home Access to enable remote learning. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Keyboarding is a topic that most parents want their children to learn and many schools don’t have time to teach. We are taking the next two weeks–two articles–to answer the questions that should help you as a teacher or administrator decide what type of keyboarding program is best for your school. Zeitz, 2008.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2022

Here’s a great article from ASCD and EdSource on that subject: Math in early childhood is key, studies show. Read more… For more on math, read these articles: Need math resources? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Have students try these. 15+ Websites to Teach Financial Literacy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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User Generated Education

MAY 4, 2017

In order to support interest and passion driven learning (all – I mean all – of my students play video games) as well as address cross-curricular content area integration of language arts, science, and technology standards, I had my gifted elementary learners, grades 2 through 6, do a semester long project on video game design.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

The key to future-proofing education is to empower students to not only think, but to apply their thinking in relevant ways to demonstrate what has been learned. Whether you call this rigorous, deeper, personalized, or just plain learning is of no concern to me. As John Dewey stated, “We do not learn from experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them. Listen to Dr. Marc Brackett talk about how to help students learn now.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

The Teaching Tolerance website has a collection of ready-to-use classroom lessons and resources that span a range of social justice topics and issues while prioritizing social-emotional learning. The website includes: Interviews and advice from experts Resources list Articles.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. These questions are the gateway to inquiry-based learning, stimulating curiosity, and driving further exploration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 27, 2017

However, it can take so much time for teachers to find appropriate articles, reading levels, and content related to what is happening in the classroom. I’ve found a tool that can help with inquiry-based learning, nonfiction reading, and meeting standards: Kids Discover Online. Articles relating to standards can be found in a snap.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

5 Tips That Foster Collaborative Professional Learning. Leveraging new technology for professional learning requires some creative thinking — and it also takes money. Ensure that the Technology Enhances Learning. Be Supportive of Teachers’ Learning Preferences. Connect Teacher Learning to Classroom Activities.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On top of that, almost 80 percent of students want more playful learning experiences in the classroom. Once you see students engaged and learning through play, it clicks and the question goes from how to how do we add more?” said Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, U.S. for LEGO Education.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2023

I learned the latest and greatest in elementary education instruction and pedagogy…or so I thought. I was surprised, because I thought that by fourth grade , students were reading to learn, not learning to read. I did not learn this in my teacher preparation classes.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Work-based learning is providing a way for school and district leaders to increase the relevance and value of secondary education, while also offering opportunities for the practice and application of new skills in supportive environments.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Games are the undisputed queens of classroom fun, but they can also be exceptional tools for learning. These games might hook students, but they don’t actually teach much, or lead to the kind of deeper, high-interest learning that helps students master content. Our selections Best overall: PBS Kids. Read our review of PBS Kids.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching.

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