The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

Today Alan November @globalearner shares an assessment idea that is gaining steam. In today’s ThoughtLeader Thursday, start thinking about this new idea in assessment. In today’s show, Alan November discusses a groundbreaking new assessment strategy to make you think: The origins of this strategy. Listen Now.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

Family partnerships formed during elementary school years build a strong foundation for future student success and continued engagement.[6] Family partnerships formed during elementary school years build a strong foundation for future student success and continued engagement.[6] B., & Jung, S. E., & Tyson, D.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). Utilize chat and screen share features inherent in video conference tools. Set up video conference sessions for students who are confused to ask questions or get extra help. and tinyurl.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

So, how do teachers create the time and space to connect and conference with individual students? For example, an elementary teacher may want to focus on a specific season or weather pattern while a secondary teacher might focus on cell division or energy sustainability. Choose Your Own Adventure Choice Board.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. What started as a conference room became the Creation Station, a large open-concept space for students in Grades Pre K-2.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Rather than instructors pointing fingers at IT staff (or vice versa), Antwon Lincoln, instructional technology coordinator at Chula Vista Elementary School District , says that collaboration and communication are the keys to success. All of a sudden, they went from supporting devices to supporting assessment,” said Lincoln.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2021

Monica has presented to teachers, administrators and tech enthusiasts at numerous national and international conferences including SXSWedu, ISTE, and EduTECH. She is a webinar host for SimpleK12 and a regular contributor to Edutopia.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

CHICAGO — In July, in a packed classroom in downtown Chicago, a group composed mostly of early elementary teachers and child care workers read a story about “Wendi,” a fictional preschool teacher who loves reading but struggles in math. The Math Problem Sluggish growth in math scores for U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 18, 2021

Parent-teacher conferences have always been important, perhaps never more so than now, with many schools across the country closed to in-person teaching since last spring. Conferences that provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to monitor and assess children’s progress, performance and achievement are more necessary now than ever.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Like all districts in Texas, we live and die through accountability ratings based on how our students perform on the state’s STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests. To this end, we began using Renaissance Star Assessments districtwide in the 2015–2016 school year. All leave with a plan in place to follow.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Free Conference Call is another option. Kids get a strength assessment and then suggested online and face-to-face activities. Here are some ways schools can prepare: Communication Communication is key.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2023

During a panel discussion at 1EdTech’s Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim this summer, distinguished educators shed light on their districts' digital transformations and emphasized the crucial role of collaboration, professional development and buy-in to ensure the effective integration of technology and curriculum.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you are unable to connect with a local expert, supplemental material by science of reading experts—like books, conference recordings, or on-demand webinars—can help you structure your event. Suggestions for lesson plans, class activities, assessments, and student interventions guided by the science of reading can all help teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Karen was the 2015 Tennessee State Teacher of the Year and I interviewed her at the NNSTOY Conference in DC this summer. And I’m at the in NNSTOY Conference , that’s N-N-S-T-O-Y.org. Karen Vogelsang has taught elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee for fourteen years. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

When building a classroom environment, confer openly with teachers about their specific needs to guide more meaningful technology integrations. . That extends beyond one-to-one Chromebook initiatives and personalized assessments to learning environments. Consult Teachers on Classroom Needs. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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techlearning

MARCH 15, 2018

Legends of Learning utilizes passionate game developers and educators to expand existing library of science games ATLANTA — Today at the National Science Teachers Association National Conference Legends of Learning launched more than 300 curriculum-based education games for elementary science for grades 3-5.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

You’re an elementary teacher right? We finished our assessment last week, and then this week was all about STAR testing. And I’m not sure what kind of assessment you have in the south, but we have STAR tests, some people had NWEA. Student-led parent-teacher conferences. Everybody leaves the conference feeling amazing.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Earlier this year, the Highlander Institute, The Learning Accelerator and The Christensen Institute teamed up to bring together a conference on blended and personalized learning in Providence, R.I. For example, in Mineola Public Schools in New York, leaders reframed their assessment system to focus on agency. “We

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). I get frustrated when I see conference presentations about 50 educational technologies in 50 minutes. I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2017

Examples of alternative assessment and contribution for those with special needs. Jennifer presents nationally at instructional technology conferences, and workshops on integrating Google Apps and other emerging technologies into learning. .” Subscribe to the show by clicking your favorite podcast network.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

Teaching Writing in Small Groups A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences. 2023), TEACHING WRITING IN SMALL GROUPS (March 2021), A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES (2019), and UNDERSTANDING TEXTS AND READERS (2018). Jennifer's Podcast: To the Classroom Conversations with Researchers and Educators. Book and the 2.0

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2022

All eleven of the elementary schools are using the program. The recent NAEP Mathematics Assessment—the Nation’s Report Card—reveals dramatically low math scores and highlights the need to accelerate student learning to get students back on grade level. Ryan Christopher, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Waterloo Schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

During a recent visit to our elementary art classroom, I saw students in various stages of their personal learning projects. Others were capturing their work using the app Seesaw to showcase and self-assess their learning. They are becoming self-directed learners because you are guiding them to assess their own work.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

He spearheads the Alabama Conference on Grading and Assessment in Learning , an annual event where educators discuss best practices for testing and grading students. The pandemic has led to what are akin to “triaging decisions,” says Andrew Maxey, director of strategic initiatives for Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Currently, Monica serves four elementary schools in her district. To conclude the lesson, teachers can assign formative assessments. These assessments can be individual or group reviews depending on the type of feedback needed for future learning. . in Elementary Education from Georgia State University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Liz has done consulting work and has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences all over the United States and Canada. Liz is also the creator and coordinator of the Triple E Framework ( [link] ), which is an open-source framework for K-12 teachers and administrators to use to assess the effectiveness of technology in lesson plans.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

. – April 25, 2018 – This week at the 2018 National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Conferences, ETA hand2mind unveiled Daily Math Fluency, a ready-made solution for developing efficiency, flexibility and accuracy in the grasp of basic math facts for students in grades K-5.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

InsightMath , our new neuroscience-based core elementary curriculum will transform student learning by teaching the way the brain learns. Formative Assessment. InsightMath will also include formative strategies, tools, and assessments for teachers and students to inform teaching and learning. Learn Math.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

At first glance, the binders incorporating a whole year of learning at the Parker-Varney elementary school in Manchester look a little like Candy Land, the beloved game of chance where players navigate a colorful route past delicious landmarks to arrive at a Candy Castle. At the Parker-Varney elementary school in Manchester, N.H.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Editable, ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2021

That was the thinking behind Along , a free digital reflection tool developed by the nonprofit Gradient Learning and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and announced yesterday at the 2021 annual conference of ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education, which is EdSurge’s parent organization.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

VCSC is one of Vigo County’s largest employers, serving nearly 14,000 students across three traditional high schools, five middle schools, 15 elementary schools, an alternative school, and a virtual school. Editable, ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this episode, Kasey chats with Shake Up Learning Team member Susan Vincentz about her favorite takeaways from the FETC conference. This was Susan’s first year presenting at FETC, the Future of Education Technology Conference. The library within the app includes many children’s books, so elementary teachers will really like this.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

And then there’s Seoul Foreign School in South Korea, which serves about 1,500 students from elementary to high school, and where teachers have been using a hybrid approach for about a week, explains Tanya LeClair, a digital learning coach who is originally from Canada. In classes like English and History, things are going well. “I

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies. Learner Profiles With FlipGrid.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? FETC 2019 – How does Orlando in January sound for an educational conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2023

In 2016, district educators selected Mystery Science to support hands-on elementary science instruction and foster within each student a love of science. Editable ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish. “In

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