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Notetaking and Study Apps

Ask a Tech Teacher

Note-taking and Study Apps. Taking notes from discussions helps greatly in remembering important points raised and in aiding you to study for exams and other assessment activities. Check out these articles for more ideas: OneNote–the all-in-one digital notetaking, classroom app for educators. ClickUp (not familiar to me).

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5 Ways Ed-tech Can Enhance Social Studies Lessons

Ask a Tech Teacher

Lately, I’ve concentrated on social studies. I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. That means it’s easy to apply to your social studies class.

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Formative Assessment During #RemoteLearning

The Web20Classroom

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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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

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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Sparking Inquiry in the Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

We would venture out on routine quests to either observe or collect specimens for further study. Below is a version of a resource that can be found in Chapter 4 of Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. In a disruptive world, preparing students for the present and future relies on fostering inquiry in the classroom.

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

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20 Ways to Assess Prior Knowledge

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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.