A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Effective inclusion in a special education classroom involves creating a supportive environment where students with disabilities are fully integrated into the general education setting. One of the hallmark accommodations of inclusive classrooms is more adults, whether a certified special education teacher, a teaching assistant (TA), or both.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., Does s/he work well in groups? Does s/he participate in class discussions? Does s/he save to their network folder?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” ” This is a sentiment I’ve heard repeatedly from teachers navigating the demands of the concurrent classroom. As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

I love visiting classrooms around the country to not only support but to see educators in action. Recently I visited the district where I met with each school to visit classrooms and see how they were progressing with personalized learning. There was also choice in the form of a must-do and may-do that varied for each group.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This week we look at Formative Assessment, how it works and why it can be a powerful tool no matter what your teaching and learning looks like. Traditionally, teaching has been a one-way enterprise with the teacher dispelling knowledge for a period of time and then assessing what the students know either through a quiz or test.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The fundamental shift in control from teacher to learner demands that classrooms be spaces where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, taking risks, and making mistakes. These benefits are valuable in the context of the classroom as well. #1 Yet, in many classrooms, mistakes are penalized instead of normalized.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With online classes and remote learning taking over classrooms, at least temporarily, teachers worry about rampant cheating. Read more: The benefits of an empathic mindset approach to classroom management. As the name suggests, the proctoring feature ensures that assessments are carried out safely.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. 5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management. Now, Mike, you have five ideas for us today, to do formative assessments. Formative Assessment Idea #1: High-Five Hands.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers. It helps them find a balance between frontal lessons and individual study, interaction and reflection, formal evaluation and self-assessment. . Flipped classes.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I invited Rabbi Elchanan Poupko , a middle school teacher, to write a guest blog and share a strategy for pairing and grouping students for after school work. Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Growing up, once we left school at the end of the day, it was over.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. We want every student to reap the benefits of becoming effective writers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

To achieve this, understanding the foundational knowledge that students bring into our classrooms is crucial. In this post, we delve into various strategies educators can use to assess students’ prior knowledge. Ways to Assess Prior Knowledge Here are some practical ways to use to assess prior knowledge: 1.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concepts of portfolio and portfolio assessment have garnered significant attention as comprehensive tools for evaluating student growth. This post delves into the intricacies of portfolio assessment, drawing primarily on the insightful research presented in the works of Valeri-Gold et al.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? Classroom Use.

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Neo LMS

JULY 30, 2020

A comprehensive teaching model helps educators identify strategies that motivate learners to discover new things, to explore a new field of knowledge (or continue exploring previous ones, but with more effective approaches), and at the same time, it provides a useful assessment system. Read more: Teacher tricks: Grading & assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2020

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA), often equated with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), is any form of assessment that measures progress toward fulfillment of a stated curriculum. Once these are in place, you devise the assessments — formative and summative — that will provide the evidence of achievement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. – Vicki, your podcast host and friendly fellow classroom teacher.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. About 95 Percent Group Founded in 2005, 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to help educators identify and address the needs of all readers.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. Differentiate learning (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Long gone are the days where the overhead projector reigned supreme in the classroom. In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. When I ask teachers and administrators what support is needed to help them improve learning in the classroom, the IWB is a typical response.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the past, people mostly thought of projectors as devices that were simply mounted on the classroom ceiling, primarily used for projecting lessons and content on a screen at the front of the room. However, the way we use classroom projectors has evolved beyond their traditional role.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2022

Classroom culture defines your classroom. You can feel a classroom culture, but what is a classroom culture? How do you build a positive classroom culture? In this show, Andrew Sharos, author of Finding Lifelifes: A Practical Tale about Teacher and Mentors , shares how to create a thriving classroom culture.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Group Projects: When students work in groups, they need to coordinate efforts, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively on a shared task. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time. Teachers can use this one-on-one or small group time for a range of tasks.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL & Boise, ID – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced the acquisition of Morpheme Magic, a company founded by Deborah R. Glaser, Ed.D., to help learners build morphological awareness. To learn more, visit [link].

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What have we been conditioned to think an effective classroom looks like? For many, it’s a vision that includes tables of students sitting quietly, working diligently as the teacher walks around or pulls small groups. Serving as a paraprofessional for eight years, I have had the unique experience of being in multiple classrooms.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The flipped classroom approach is emerging as a popular option within academic institutions, but many high school teachers remain unaware of the best flipped classroom activities to turn to for the in-person lesson component. 5 Suitable Flipped Classroom Activities for High Schools. Case Studies.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2017

this year I am bound and determined to move ALL assessment into the classroom! Click To Tweet This may sound like a crazy resolution given that most teachers spend hours of time outside of school assessing their students’ work. Real-time feedback and assessment are way more effective.

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Neo LMS

JULY 30, 2019

in your classroom. Schools are faced with a variety of students in just one classroom which makes it a challenge for educators to try to reach everyone and address their learning needs. This approach implies effective classroom management and an ability to motivate students. Teach me and I remember. Innovation and creativity.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2019

The flipped classroom m odel shifts the transfer of information online and moves practice and application into the classroom. They also have the benefit of a supportive peer group and the subject-area expert as they attempt to apply new information. Pair the video in an online discussion using Google Classroom or Schoology.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The advent of interactive large-format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard transformed the classroom. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Unfortunately, with most children still not back in the classroom and a second wave upon us, schools, students, and educators must be ready for the further impact that this will have. The pivotal role of edtech in the hybrid classroom. This technique is also called “the flipped classroom.” It improves student engagement.

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

Education used to be associated with classrooms and chairs, desks, and blackboards. Read more: Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms. 5 Digital tools for an inclusive virtual classroom. Nowadays, education also takes place online, as an integral part of academic education or lifelong learning programs.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 8, 2022

However, a classroom gamification level system takes the gamified learning experience a step further. Thus, learning turns into an interactive and immersive experience and evaluation looks more like a challenging competition than a traditional assessment. Why set up a classroom gamification level system? Students love games.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Classroom Management Pedagogically sound lessons Monitoring Accountability for learning Feedback Assessment Classroom Management It is tough to argue the fact that many learners will quickly go off and remain off task if a classroom is not managed effectively. Feedback Continuous feedback is essential on so many levels.

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