The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "The "Best Boss – Worst Boss" Exercise: Assessing Yourself as a Library Leader" One way to think about how to be a better library leader is to think about who was a good leader for you. A useful exercise in improving your leadership skills.

Exercises 48

Exercises Libraries Conference Assessment 48

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Station Rotation Students are grouped based on data and move through a variety of set activities typically consisting of targeted instruction with the teacher, collaborative exercises, independent work, and online tasks that are personalized for individual learners. Unlike choice activities, all tasks are completed.

Blended Learning 428

Blended Learning Strategy Exercises Assessment 428

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Some teachers would post videos of their lessons so that a viewer could see the instruction taking place. A challenging exercise for students using the hashtag concept is to develop a relevant hashtag for a particular event or lesson concept. What a great resource. The assignment followed various readings about the two figures.

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Twitter Social Media Classroom Digital Citizenship 320

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. Though the video shows how to make the dough, you don’t have to do that. Break students into pairs and have one student write the steps required to do something (the video suggests stacking cups).

Robotics 344

Robotics Digital Citizenship Video Smartphone 344

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

In the last two blogs, I have focused on strategies teachers can use to 1) assess prior knowledge before a lesson and 2) check for understanding during a lesson. I’ve suggested that teachers build mechanisms into their lessons to collect formative assessment data. The third piece to this puzzle is a post-lesson reflection.

Learning 420

Learning Assessment Strategy Data 420

Waterford

JANUARY 10, 2024

Use focused and time-efficient meetings, video calls, one-on-one emails, and other two-way communication methods to seek input from teachers while connecting in a more meaningful way. Open-ended questions can be helpful to assess together what worked, what didn’t, and what steps can be taken to improve the outcome in the future.

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Exercises Policies Survey Strategy 147

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 14, 2022

SmartMusic library features a huge collection of predefined practice exercises and sight-reading assignments with automatic scoring and instant feedback. They can also record their performance externally and upload it to the site to submit for assessment. Next, set up the general parameters for your assignments (e.g.,

Libraries 124

Libraries Learning Exercises Assessment 124

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2013

Through the use of technology, collaborative learning exercises, and teaching mathematical concepts in the real-world and interdisciplinary context, she has managed to successfully work towards creating this desired positive and energetic blended learning environment. Here’s how it works!

Edmodo 282

Edmodo Adobe Case Study Flipped Classroom 282

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The goal of assessment has traditionally been to measure student mastery. The final product that results from a creative assessment is a unique expression of each students thinking and learning. Why Creative Assessments Are a Challenge for Educators In traditional tests and quizzes, answers tend to be correct or incorrect.

Assessment 78

Assessment Internet Safety Digital Citizenship Training 78

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here, students engage with instructional content, such as pre-recorded lectures or readings, at home, freeing up class time for interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Textbooks offer comprehensive coverage of subjects, accompanied by exercises, examples, and supplementary materials to reinforce learning objectives.

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Tools Differentiated Instruction Flipped Classroom Software 52

Digital Promise

JULY 24, 2017

And how can we help kids manage their online time and the problems they encounter, as well as assess their own digital responsibilities? A friend texts you and 10 other people a video of a classmate changing in the locker in the room. How can we take control? Reflecting on Responsibilities.

Internet Safety 273

Internet Safety Exercises Social Media Facebook 273

Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

Watching videos and interacting with visual media are engaging ways to help students learn. What are the best video streaming services for schools? How can I find movies and videos that are appropriate for school? And of course, how can I help my students learn as much as possible from movies and videos?

Video 90

Video Classroom Digital Citizenship Libraries 90

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

We live in a reality where thousands of articles, videos, and social media posts are unleashed onto the web every minute. With the aid of Google’s ‘Fact Check’ feature, students can gain hands-on experience in assessing the reliability of information, a skill that is indispensable in today’s digital age.

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Google Social Media Exercises Assessment 132

Fractus Learning

MAY 31, 2021

Soon they noticed that students who attended the class were also using these videos for reviewing the lessons. More or less the same time, Salman Khan created video tutorials in mathematics he uploaded on YouTube for his nephew. These videos became so popular among math students that they lead to the birth of Khan Academy.

Flipped Classroom 73

Flipped Classroom Classroom Exercises Khan Academy 73

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. Though the video shows how to make the dough, you don’t have to do that. Break students into pairs and have one student write the steps required to do something (the video suggests stacking cups).

Robotics 288

Robotics Digital Citizenship Video Smartphone 288

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 25, 2021

We then followed up those interviews with site visits, observations, on-site photographs and videos, and additional conversations. The Biology teacher might give an assessment after 20 minutes of her 60-minute class, dismiss the twenty students that have the concept down, and work with the other ten students for the remaining time.

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Learning Secondary Exercises Groups 275

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

How are these indicators similar and different when we host a live video conference, moderate a discussion board or lead a classroom discussion? Seek authentic feedback, build true partnerships with families, and exercise shared leadership so diverse stakeholders can work together toward more equitable outcomes.

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Strategy Assessment Exercises Outcomes 197

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 5, 2017

For instance, a search for ‘test prep rally’ on YouTube returns over 250 videos of school plays, lip synced songs, and ‘Slam the Exam’ concerts. ’ At Minds in Bloom , schools can get tips about costuming, audience participation, songs, dances, cheers, jokes, skits, videos, and slide presentation decks for their own test prep rallies.

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Assessment Exercises Video Strategy 231

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The program adapts to the student’s learning pace as they progress and can provide enrichment exercises enabling students to move ahead of the class for concepts simple to them. Assess learning –today’s favorite is gameshow webtools such as Kahoot and Quizizz.

Game-Based Learning 333

Game-Based Learning Learning Common Core Digital Citizenship 333

techlearning

JUNE 22, 2018

The Insight ADVANCE Suite , including ADVANCE calibrate ® , ADVANCE feedback ® , and ADVANCE learn ™ , offers educators the opportunity to improve their practice through video-based self-reflection, peer-to-peer collaboration, and coaching.

Software 40

Software Video Exercises Education 40

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

While it traditionally is an assessment tool for college-bound seniors, more and more high schools are choosing it as an exit exam for graduating seniors (such as these changes in Ohio and the State of Washington ). What better tool than the one Khan Academy uses to score their writing exercises: Turnitin’s Revision Assistant.

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Khan Academy How To Exercises Common Core 150

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

I wonder if he is going to be able to take our weekly formative assessment today, or if it will be another case of him rapidly clicking through the test simply to complete it. And every week there are required fluency- and standards-based assessments to get through too. I notice my student Kayla is on the verge of tears.

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Assessment Strategy Meeting Laptops 215

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In addition, PowerPoint lessons with graphs and other visually-oriented materials such as videos are beneficial. Under that model, students were forced to sit in seats for a long time listening to the teacher or writing exercises. Tactile learners find active learning best, so teachers can encourage them to use their sense of touch.

Technology 417

Technology Classroom EdTech eBook 417

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Once they’ve completed these exercises, they pretend that they have just graduated from high school, have a job, and must save $2,000 to start college. Students finish the program with an assessment of knowledge and certificates. Part of this is a large library of online interactive tools including videos and game-like activities.

Common Core 249

Common Core Mobility Digital Citizenship Groups 249

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There were no questions that tested students’ comprehension, or vocabulary words, or writing exercises. What Tutors Should Know Going In My word of advice: assess the curriculum in any company you’re prospecting. The company’s grammar course provided sample sentences and sentence-construction exercises.

Company 148

Company Exercises Learning Trends 148

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

That’s according to a new, unusual version of the Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA, which tested collaborative problem-solving skills among 15-year-olds in more than 50 countries and regions around the world in 2015. Students who said they play video games scored lower than students who said they don’t.

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Assessment Exercises Groups Video 223

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The PE instructors I spoke with said the students seem to be having fun — the ones they can see on video, at least. Instructors say it’s tough to teach and assess motor skills, like catching and kicking, online. Meanwhile, public health experts say kids need exercise more than ever. “PE

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Exercises Elementary Guidelines Report 144

Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 19, 2018

Much research shows standardized testing doesn’t fairly assess students and associated with unfair high stakes. Strategies in their playbooks might include doodling, stretching, breathing exercises, or give themselves pep talks. Assess with the same scoring guide as the tests so students are familiar with the scoring system.

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Strategy Khan Academy Resources Android 298

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 6, 2019

These projects variously include a lesson plan, instructions, assessments, a video on understanding the topic and the activity, and more. Break students into pairs and have one student write the steps required to do something (the video suggests stacking cups). These cover coding topics such as: abstraction. algorithms.

Robotics 196

Robotics Digital Citizenship iPad Smartphone 196

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. World Cat is a comprehensive curation of books, CDs, articles, videos, and more available at all libraries in a geographic area or around the world, for all age groups.

Libraries 365

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The interactive exercises and instructional videos make learning dynamic and accessible. – Kids’ Books and Videos This is a digital library for kids 12 and under. It’s an amazing resource with a vast collection of books, educational videos, and audiobooks.

iPad 112

iPad Khan Academy Video Accessibility 112

eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

This means that students watch video lectures at home with education technology and work on exercises or projects during class time. Next Generation Assessments are recently new third-party tests such as PARCC and Smarter Balanced that use high level DOK questions to test students in Common Core standards and 21st century skills.

Trends 97

Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 97

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress found that scores for eight-grade students on civics, history and geography exams all dipped from 2014 to 2018. Of course, like every other subject, the true test and value of civics and history extends far beyond academics and assessments. An Untimely Disruption.

Learning 186

Learning Exercises Resources Assessment 186

Neo LMS

JUNE 21, 2022

Nonetheless, self-evaluation is equally or more important since it allows students to properly assess their strengths and weaknesses and pinpoint the needed course of action. Done inadequately, self-assessment and monitoring can lead to serious issues that can impact students’ well-being. Working memory. Organization.

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LMS How To Examples Competency Based Learning 298

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

It empowers individuals to navigate and critically assess the vast ocean of digital information. Digital literacy encompasses a range of skills, including Information Literacy, where individuals must critically assess and analyze online information to distinguish reliable sources from misinformation.

Digital Citizenship 52

Digital Citizenship Exercises Software Assessment 52

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The right learning platform apps and tools can produce engaging content ranging from science videos to English lessons. They watch a prerecorded video where the teacher gives an instruction, explains a concept, or assigns homework. Use Great Video Lessons Made By Others. The Top Flipped Class Room Software and Tools.

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Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With the recent advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, conversations in education are now abuzz about AI’s potential to redefine lesson delivery, homework and formative assessments. Seek forward-thinking educators online, where professional development, webinars, blogs and videos on AI are abundant.

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EdTech Trends Outcomes Report 114