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9 Characteristics of authentic learning

Neo LMS

In a quest to find solutions to these issues, educators and experts in the field have tried to find an approach to learning that would spark students’ curiosity and motivation, that would engage them more in class and which would provide them with a set of skills necessary to face the 21st century society. Interdisciplinary learning.

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How to Integrate Computational Thinking with “Look Fors”

Digital Promise

Interviews with teachers, administrators, and other researchers showed us that “Look for” documents offer teachers and administrators a mutual starting point for collaborative visioning, self-assessment, and collective goal-setting for classroom practice. Read our White Paper: RPPforCS Resources for Projects.

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5 Ingredients For Student Well Being: Help Students Be Healthy

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critical time. We know that is such an important part of learning. So where do we start?

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Exploring 10 Strategies That Can Personalize Learning

EdTechTeacher

I recently had the incredible opportunity to help launch my school district’s new “Personalized Learning Fellowship.” We spent the day exploring the what, why and how of Personalized Learning, while also engaging in deep discussions about the current state of K-12 education. Conduct Impactful Formative Assessments.

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Valuing Professional Learning through Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Districts across the nation are exploring a new approach to professional learning to meet the evolving needs of today’s diverse classrooms and the educators who lead them. Participants then identified the various factors that play a role in determining the intrinsic and extrinsic value of professional learning experiences for educators.

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Gamechanger: Type to Learn is Now in the Cloud!

Ask a Tech Teacher

When I started teaching a decade ago, Type to Learn was the MS Word of typing programs–everyone used it. With the push to move assessments online, students need good keyboarding skills. No more “runs only on desktops and laptops” Let me back up and describe Type to Learn Cloud. How to get started.

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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. It can help schools create an active learning environment that is sustainable, collaborative, coherent, focused on specific subjects, and that allows for educators to learn throughout the year.

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