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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

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. Jon Bergmann is one of the pioneers of the Flipped Classroom.

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

The CoolCatTeacher

How do we accelerate learning in the classroom, and is part two of our rebound series? You can't go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending in volume two of the COVID 19 handbook from the U.S. And now I look and I get some formative assessment for myself.

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Microsoft Education Resources

Educational Technology Guy

Microsoft in Education Blog Microsoft Educator Community Microsoft Education Products 50 Ways to Use Office 365 for Education Accessibility with Technology Teacher Training Packs for MS Tools Microsoft Education Site for Educators Training and PD Site Lesson Plans Courses and Resources Microsoft in the Classroom Learning Path Microsoft Innovative Educator (..)

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Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Shake Up Learning

Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. As students learn and grow throughout the year, new work is added to their portfolio to showcase their best work or to show growth over time. Student portfolios are great for ANY classroom!

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Holiday Reading: 6 Books That Will Transform Your Classroom – SULS042

Shake Up Learning

The post Holiday Reading: 6 Books That Will Transform Your Classroom – SULS042 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A great book will focus on pedagogy first and provide you with actionable tips and valuable resources that guide you in making real changes in your classroom and curriculum. Winter break is around the corner.