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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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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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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Jon Bergmann is one of the pioneers of the Flipped Classroom.

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Microsoft Education Resources

Educational Technology Guy

Microsoft in Education Blog Microsoft Educator Community Microsoft Education Products 50 Ways to Use Office 365 for Education Accessibility with Technology Teacher Training Packs for MS Tools Microsoft Education Site for Educators Training and PD Site Lesson Plans Courses and Resources Microsoft in the Classroom Learning Path Microsoft Innovative Educator (..)

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

The CoolCatTeacher

How do we accelerate learning in the classroom, and is part two of our rebound series? You can't go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending in volume two of the COVID 19 handbook from the U.S. Certainly, societies over the years have had setbacks. Department of Education.

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Pandemic May (Finally) Push Online Education Into Teacher Prep Programs

Edsurge

So the college is asking its future teachers to make online activity guides and videos for Home Works , a new distance learning program designed to help kids connect the curricula they usually learn in person at school or camp with what’s going on in their real lives—which right now mostly means being stuck at home. “I

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Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Shake Up Learning

Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. As students learn and grow throughout the year, new work is added to their portfolio to showcase their best work or to show growth over time. Student portfolios are great for ANY classroom!

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