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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Once you learn about the tech and the tools, and understand the research behind these electronic portfolios, you’ll be equipped to structure assessment in a way that encourages your students towards success. As you seek GBL and gamification tools for your classroom, I recommend this course to help you shine: Level Up!

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

After moving into the private sector, Penny Reinart led research, design, and development of digital products and professional learning focused on student achievement, educator impact, and organizational growth. Robert has held various leadership and instructional roles in the field of education, with a focus on online and blended learning.

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How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Online learning supports and facilitates social learning through learning management systems (LMS) which are used by educational institutes. Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification is one of the best methods to increase online peer connectivity and social learning.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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7 Edtech Trends to Watch in 2022: a Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs

Edsurge

In 2021, edtech companies continued to connect students, educators and families all over the world, resulting in another record year of investments, mergers and acquisitions and global expansion like never before. This is an exciting time in the edtech industry, filled with endless opportunities for those looking to launch a new company.

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Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

The CoolCatTeacher

gamification, VR/AR/MR, coding) to enrich my science curriculum. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

The strategies will not only help you be more engaged, present, and fulfilled as a teacher, but you’ll also apply your learning to your classroom and your students. Learn More. As we work to instruct students in blended learning and online classrooms, we should continue to update our abilities to instruct students in digital spaces.

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