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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

We teachers recognize it is our fiduciary responsibility to fulfill state and national education standards that prepare students for college or career. Many of us find students benefit greatly when the school employs curriculum-based assessments to measure progress. This is where Mastery Education’s Measuring Up can help.

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MARCH 11, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. 4 Virtual Meetings. Assess student tech use organically.

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JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. Gain insight into the strategies administrators are using to meet the changing needs of teen students. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Passion-Oriented Education. Here are five benefits.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. I’ve also included courses from this blog post sponsor, Advancement Courses that meet the criteria for each topic.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. Education is no exception to how artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries. Education is no exception to how artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries.

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JUNE 19, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. 4 Virtual Meetings. Assess student technology use organically.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

As of June 16, 2018, Today’s Meet closed (read the full details here ). It turns out, there are good options, depending upon whether you primarily use Today’s Meet for: backchannel and student response. It works on most platforms and all digital devices. Education discounts are available upon request.

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JULY 27, 2023

For veteran teachers, dealing with so much work is expected, but this shouldn’t be the reality as more focus is placed on providing quality education. The past two years have produced learning gaps, so much so that educators will have to concentrate on improving the delivery of lessons and tracking learners’ progress.

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MARCH 16, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. 4 Virtual Meetings. Assess student tech use organically.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

You had lesson plans to get through, standards to assess, meetings to attend, parents to council, and state-wide tests that students must do well on. Assessment becomes the student ability to use problem-solving and thinking skills, not to repeat someone else’s conclusions. Then you got a job and reality struck.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The key is to invest in technology that not only meets your current educational needs but also has the potential to adapt and evolve as your career progresses. Assess your academic and future job roles and responsibilities to determine the tools that are essential for your daily tasks.

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Hapara

MAY 25, 2023

Learners are not passive members of the classroom community but instead have a voice in their education. John Hattie, education professor and researcher, believes that in a student-led environment, kids should self-direct and make decisions about how they want to learn. It’s the “guide on the side,” instead of the “sage on the stage.”

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AUGUST 8, 2019

In MTI 562 The Tech-infused Teacher, you will use a suite of digital tools to make your lesson plans pop while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. 4 Virtual Meetings. Digital Citizenship.

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JULY 6, 2022

But Christian Miraglia, Education Consultant and part of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, suggests asking students to evaluate the teacher. Hours of research and meeting with other districts took place. When doing the assessment, I clarified to the students the purpose of the survey and emphasized that it had no bearing on their grades.

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JANUARY 6, 2019

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. 4 Virtual Meetings. Assess student technology use organically.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

More willingness to listen to other viewpoints instead of scorning or fearing what is unfamiliar is another indicator of inclusive education. For example, teachers tend to assess learners who are Black differently than white learners. Research from the Brown Center for Education Policy at Brookings found that Black students are 5.8

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

They offer over 200 graduate-level courses in 19 different subject areas covering both foundational topics and emerging trends in K-12 education. Their flexible, self-paced courses are available for graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Key points: AI tools have great potential–as long as students use them correctly The best way for teachers to get started with AI is just to play around with it See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? Putting AI to work on administrative tasks will free up their time to focus on supporting students.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2018

Students need technology that will help them meet their existing learning goals. What teachers need most from coaches isn’t adding more tools; it’s meeting all of their students’ needs. Digital Promise’s 2017 report, Exploring Coaching for Powerful Technology Use in Education , talks about what this can look like in classrooms.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. Quick assessments: Send out a question during a virtual meeting.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Educators and parents alike have noted that a one-size-fits-all approach to education is falling short for many learners. Personalized learning refers to educational approaches that customize instruction to fit the needs, strengths and interests of the individual learner. The education field has yet to agree on how to define it.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Our learners have assignments, assessments, permission slips, school communications and Google files to keep track of. Learners need to plan how they’ll finish homework assignments, complete steps for a project or prepare for an assessment. By scaffolding and guiding, educators can help learners develop executive functioning skills.

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Hapara

MAY 10, 2022

View Session Details >> Digital citizenship. Why the Abstinence-Only Approach Isn’t Working With Digital Citizenship. View Session Details >> Assessment/evaluations/use of data. Closing the Gap: Monitoring Student Progress With Digital Assessments. Date: Tuesday, June 28, 11:30 a.m. —

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MAY 17, 2022

As an educator, I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to help my students prepare for exams. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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JULY 3, 2019

Educators participate in this three-week hands-on quasi-writer’s workshop as they learn to use widely-available digital tools to help their students develop their inner writer. Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share in a collaborative environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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MARCH 15, 2023

What many had hoped would be a transformative tool, allowing educators to teach differentiated lessons, cover more material, and deliver in more authentic ways, became a daily struggle. While researching using an online library, cite materials in an appropriate manner to comply with student digital responsibilities.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

It wasn’t part of their teacher training program so they rely on school PD to fill the many holes in blending tech with education. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. And here lies the problem.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Savvy educators have built lesson plans based on this interest for years. Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning.

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Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Every school district needs to protect learners and educators as they navigate online, as well as protect the network and school devices. When IT staff adds a URL to the allowed list, learners and educators can access that website at any point.

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JUNE 29, 2015

assesses student learning (both formative and summative). encourages parent involvement in the education journey. Educators sign up for Otus, create classrooms, add students, and get started. Education Applications. tracks student progress on assigned activities. works across all platforms–iPads, web, Chromebooks.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

With these extended school closings, educational leaders are making the choice to transition back to virtual learning. Now, with a return to students learning at home, educators need to ensure that students don’t fall behind. . Give them a chance to meet with you one-on-one to go over new material in more depth.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

Our Digital Citizenship Curriculum has always been focused on the social and emotional lives of students within their digital spaces, but the connections to SEL competencies haven't always been clear. This is why we’ve created our Social and Emotional Learning in Digital Life Resource Center.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this educational journey, assignment help can be your guiding light, providing the necessary support and resources to navigate the complex terrain of your coursework effectively. Assign roles and meet regularly to ensure everyone is on the same page. It highlights your commitment to understanding and resolving academic challenges.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. State requirements are starting to address this by requiring online virtual meetings between teacher and student. I already do this and find the practice invaluable.

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MAY 11, 2016

The most difficult part was convincing colleagues that 2nd graders couldn’t write a book report in MS Word until they understood toolbars, keyboarding basics, enough digital citizenship to research effectively online, and how to solve the never-ending-but-repetitive tech problems they surely would face during their work.

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APRIL 24, 2020

make access from digital devices easy and intuitive. Here are three apps I love that meet these qualifications: Flipgrid. Educational applications. Here are just a few ways to use it in your class: ask questions about reading material or the lesson plan as a formative assessment to measure student understanding of the topic.

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