A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

The rapid shift to virtual learning was a necessity and, like always, educators rose to the occasion like they always do even though training in this area didn’t really exist at scale. A few years later, we are beginning to get an idea of the most pressing issue at hand, which is learning recovery.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Guest blogger, Emily Cleary, has some great ideas on some of her favorite must-have resources for today’s blended learning. There are so many videos online, but those videos just might be lacking the exact, focused, content you need to learn or want to teach someone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to learn this fall, we need to consider some teaching best practices. Listen to Dawn Stansbury Talk About Ideas to Return to Learn This Fall Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. 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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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 18, 2020

While I know I may fall short in some ways, I do hope everyone can discover at least one idea that might help their school, parents and students as they take on this new challenge (opportunity) in learning. If anything, I have learned from experience and if I can help you at this time… please feel free to reach out. Read the article.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

Using the Internet in classrooms has morphed from optional to organic. Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods. But blended learning is more than simply replacing lectures and books with web-based technology. But that has changed.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Data provided on Code.Org supports the growing need for students to have opportunities to learn about and develop skills in coding and computer science. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! million jobs available by 2025 that require STEM skills which include coding.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard. Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance. Blended Learning. Personalized Learning. Why keep an eye on personalized learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How I teach students to be effective learners in an online classroom. This episode is an audio version of my presentation to students about how to be effective learners in an online classroom. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2020

eSchool News Guides are full of resources, tips, trends, and insights from industry experts on a variety of topics that are essential to the classroom, school, and district. The April Guide, the Online and Blended Learning Guide , delves into the complications schools face as many have been pushed online in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on how virtual field trips can engage even the most reluctant STEM learners. Is it possible to be creative in a STEM career?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Universities are complex systems, with many factors contributing to effective learning. Yet, for centuries, lecture halls have been the standard design for learning spaces. There is a professor that lectures in front of the classroom, which usually has fixed furniture. Students ask questions after the lecture is delivered.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom. Educators face a constant challenge of organizing resources and time , both in the classroom and out. . Here are four ways to put Google Classroom to work for you. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:46. Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dig into teaching practices with Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. They have two STEM challenges running now. But not everything is perfect. Join in today!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Welcome to a post where I focus on some simple ways you can begin to blend your learning. STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

During a panel on the importance of STEM education for women, she explained what it’s like to be a female student competing in a male-dominated program: “Not only were we the only all-girls robotics team,” she explained of a recent competition, “we were the only team that actually allowed girls to touch the robots.” Students at St.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

Julie Graber on Episode 497 The four shifts is a new education technology paradigm shared in the book Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning by Scott McLeod and Julie Graber. She is a passionate educator who is most interested in seeing teachers and administrators improve authentic learning experiences for students.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 28, 2019

As a blended learning coach, I spend a lot of time in classrooms where teachers are experimenting with blended learning models. Its popularity stems from the fact that it allows teachers to maximize limited technology and it creates a nice balance between online and offline work.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Well, in one region—the Local District Northwest sector of the district—administrators, schools and teachers have been busy expanding efforts for blended learning implementation in collaboration with Stepan Mekhitarian. They have differing levels of interest in blended learning. But there’s hope, he adds. Oh my goodness.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 30, 2019

Related Resources Closing the Gap: Digital Equity Strategies for Teacher Prep Programs , Pre-order — Closing the Gap: Digital Equity Strategies for the K-12 Classroom Standing in the Gap: Empowering New Teachers Through Connected Resources Journal pubs: Howard, N.R. Technology, Knowledge and Learning. & Ifenthaler, D.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. Gamifying Teacher Training on Blended Learning. With the support of her principal at Dr. C.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But how do teachers give it frequently and in ways that help students learn? Today, Matthew Johnson, author of Flash Feedback , shares his advice to help get close to kids through feedback and connections in our digital classrooms. It is foldable but also stands up so each student’s whiteboard can be seen in your online classroom.

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Waterford

MARCH 3, 2020

8] It also includes complete focus on the speaker with minimal distractions out of respect and an intent to learn. In school, one example of active listening would be a student waiting their turn and considering what their peers have to say before stating their opinion in a classroom discussion. Faster second language acquisition.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 7, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Deb Ramm helps us learn the techniques to help powerful improvement happen in classrooms. IT Coaches Leading Change in the Classroom. Vicki: But how do you keep your classroom focused?

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 30, 2017

It is no secret that traditional classroom instruction often falls short of the mark in math education, but figuring out how and what to change can be a daunting task for educators. Classroom instruction and technology are often treated as two separate entities. Innovative Blended Learning: Promoting a Paradigm Shift.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

Additionally, the partnership will equip CCSD with a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers, plus access to peer-to-peer communications within Open Up’s K-8 EL Education digital community. To learn more about Open Up Resources’ mission and work, click here. ABOUT EL EDUCATION.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Best of all, you can use these ideas to bring a past poroject of yours to the blended and eLearning classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Next, students learn about heroes and their attributes using their text and the library.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2017

this year I am bound and determined to move ALL assessment into the classroom! I believe this lack of time stems from our approach to teaching. As I’ve embraced technology and blended learning models, I’ve found it much easier to create time and space to provide feedback as students are working.

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Buncee

JULY 13, 2018

Read on to see how Stacy uses Buncee to bring blended learning to her classroom. I used Buncee to set up my small group schedule and to develop blended learning lessons. . My high group begins with me and my low group starts at the blended lesson. Buncee to the rescue!

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 28, 2016

Toy building blocks aren’t an unusual sight in a preschool classroom. Subscribe to our Blended Learning newsletter. That effort starts with finding ways to support classroom teachers and help them get students on the path toward understanding higher-level concepts in the upper grades. Read more about Blended Learning.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As I deliver workshops across the country I am reminded of how much we need to prepare STEM educators with regards to a process for delivery. After all, STEM (or STEAM) is so much more than content. How can Project Based Learning and technology integration work to create a powerful STEM learning experience?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

The pandemic has elevated the phrase “blended learning.” ” When schools closed or shifted to hybrid schedules, many institutions turned to blended learning to navigate the new demands placed on teachers and educational institutions. What Blended Learning Is.

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