Blended Learning, EdTech, Elementary and STEM

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on blended learning’s role in the wake of the pandemic. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Classroom Digital Divide Flipped Classroom

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Inspiration Lesson Plans Students 5 Ways to Teach Gratitude in Your Classroom by Vicki Davis November 10, 2023 80 Days of AI and HI All Grades All Subjects Artificial Intelligence (AI) Blended Learning and E-Learning Education How to Guides.

Classroom

Classroom Blended Learning STEM Tools

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

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. Classroom Technology Prepares Students for the Future.

Technology

Technology Blended Learning Tablets Chromebook

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. Denise Neeb serves as the principal of Williams Elementary School, a STEM magnet campus in Lubbock Independent School District. Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve.

Google

Google Classroom Blended Learning Microsoft

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. See: Creating Elementary Portfolios and One Note in the Classroom. Vicki: Cool.

EdTech

EdTech Learning STEM Microsoft

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

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.

Moodle

Moodle Digital Badges Edmodo Classroom

Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

The Utah STEM Action Center has released its 2020 annual report , which includes the results of their comprehensive statewide program evaluation. Preparing a statewide analysis requires a commitment to rigor by all parties – the state, the researchers, the edtech program vendors, and the school and district users.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation STEM Analysis Software

What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

They have two STEM challenges running now. Both challenges have students designing STEM or STEAM solutions to our world’s problems and submitting their solutions via video and an online application form. The CITGO Fueling Education Student Challenge is for students in the US in grades 5-8 now through February 13, 2020. Join in today!

Google

Google Classroom STEM Company

How to Promote Deeper Learning with the 4 Shifts

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

Julie is an Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) coach and has coached elementary, middle, and high school teams of teachers on how to use the framework in order to increase the level of intellectual demand as well as the authenticity of the work that students are asked to do.

How To

How To STEM Learning Elementary

Better Edtech Budgeting: How Yuma Elementary District Makes The Most of Its Money

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

This case study was featured in Chapter 4 of EdSurge's "State of Edtech" report. During 2009, then-Superintendent Darwin Stiffler and Associate Superintendent Duane Sheppard of Yuma Elementary School District One in Arizona had just taken their positions and were trying to figure out how to meet students’ needs.

Elementary

Elementary EdTech Case Study iPad

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Her professional interests focus on leveraging edtech resources, combined with solid pedagogy for student benefit.

Technology

Technology Elementary Blended Learning Chromebook

Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo #kinderchat

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Eduprotocols for kindergarten and early elementary with the book’s co-author Jon Corippo. Instead of selecting many apps, many are now recommending just a few tools/protocols for how things are taught with edtech. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection.

Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction iPad Tablets Company

Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

EdTech

EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation

How to Create Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

He teaches his grade 7 & 8 students math, science, and STEM. George is focused on providing students with fun, engaging, and joyful learning experiences. OBS Software – Open Broadcast Studio. Bio as submitted. George is a Kahoot! Ambassador from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada.

How To

How To Software Microsoft Company

20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

She also shares the biggest mistake she’s made as a teacher relating to edtech. Digital Innovation in Learning Award Winner in “Sharing is Caring”. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. and podcasts.

EdTech

EdTech Learning Mobile Learning Google

Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw. Seesaw in the Elementary Music Classroom with Amy Burns. Stream by clicking here. Merge Cubes ( Merge Cube Mania in Middle School ). Cospaces ( 5 Ways to Use Augmented Reality in the Classroom ). Breakout EDU Kits. #08: Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #breakoutedu.

Game-Based Learning

Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Gamification Elementary

Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160

Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Tune in to learn more about Global Connections Week and other great ideas from Monica! Currently, Monica serves four elementary schools in her district. Monica was Teacher of the Year in 2015-16 school year at Cheatham Hill Elementary and the 3rd place Voya Unsung Hero award winner of. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

Elementary

Elementary Differentiated Instruction Assessment Training

Effective Digital Citizenship Education

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Kristen: I think it’s really — first and foremost — looking for those followers that are excited about the topic, that are already using technology in their classrooms, that are already volunteering for these new initiatives in our district — like the blended learning opportunities. Kristen: Oh, I agree 100%.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Education Future Ready Course

Student-Driven Hyperdocs

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

Katie @ MrsKBradford is a former middle school Language Arts teacher and Project-Based Learning facilitator with a passion for transformative learning experiences! I am Brett, @ bmiller_fsts an Innovative Learning Specialist for Five-Star Technology in Southern Indiana. Brett Miller.

Laptops

Laptops Microsoft Company EdTech

Digital Equity and Why It Matters [interview with Ken Shelton] – SULS051

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Shout out to all of my friends with Northside ISD in San Antonio, specifically at Thornton Elementary and Rudder Middle Schools. The same can be said of our STEM programs. Why are girls so under-represented in STEM programs? But first… Shoutout. Because there are so few female teachers there to show them they can do it.

STEM

STEM Policies Social Media Chromebook

The Next Amazon? 5 Tips for Launching a Student-Run Store — and Teaching Entrepreneurship

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The lab is a blended-learning shared space where students can choose pre-made projects and design challenges from our four pillars—Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Arts, and, now, Entrepreneurship. In our elementary school, FH Gizmos is a third-grade-run pop-up store. Chris Aviles is the Edtech Coach for Fair Haven, N.J.

Data

Data Elementary Blended Learning Examples

[On-Air Coaching] Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology – SULS006

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 2, 2019

Jasmine is a second-year fourth-grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School near Charleston, South Carolina. Listen in for some advice on how to make sure that tech fits your learning goals, and to hear about why it’s so important not to get distracted by the fun, shiny objects in technology. We’re doing something different today!

Technology

Technology Robotics Learning Google

Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students. This episode is sponsored by Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Lessons for the app are accessible for free via Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Here are 5 TimePod Lessons to try (elementary, middle, and high school).

STEM

STEM Digital Divide Elementary iPhone

Verso

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

For example, your directions can provide sentence stems to model what a response or comment should sound like, and vocabulary suggestions are a reminder of both academic jargon that is appropriate to the content topic as well as discussion phrases that strengthen argumentation. Roslyn, welcome to Edtech Elixirs!

EdTech

EdTech Google Conference STEM

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Digital Innovation in Learning Award Winner in “Sharing is Caring”. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Amazon Education Thought Leader. One of 20 TrustED Educational Thought Leaders. #3 Edublog Awards Finalist. and podcasts.

Google

Google eBook Video Assessment

5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. And they were just able to go into my Learning Management System and just do it. Do 107 and 108, and then I’ll see you tomorrow.

Social Media

Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard

Teachers Teaching Refugee Children via Skype with Koen Timmers

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 22, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. They all have different financial resources, so I think in some cases, blended learning works. And I think it doesn’t.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Social Media Company Laptops

Hope, Mattering, and Moving Forward

edWeb.net

APRIL 8, 2021

Derrick Conley, Executive Principal of Birch and Parkway Elementary Schools in Pine Tree ISD in Texas, is all about student strengths. All of these three campuses are currently a joyful place for children to learn and teachers to teach. The Practice of Mattering: Growth and Relationships. About the Moderator.

Elementary

Elementary Strategy Blended Learning Social Media

EdTech Update

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

Lessons from My Classroom: What Works, What Doesn’t and What I’m Doing Now

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Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

How to Promote Deeper Learning with the 4 Shifts

Better Edtech Budgeting: How Yuma Elementary District Makes The Most of Its Money

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

5 Ideas for Technology Stations

Eduprotocols for Littles with Jon Corippo #kinderchat

Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

How to Create Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games

20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning

Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160

Effective Digital Citizenship Education

Student-Driven Hyperdocs

Digital Equity and Why It Matters [interview with Ken Shelton] – SULS051

The Next Amazon? 5 Tips for Launching a Student-Run Store — and Teaching Entrepreneurship

[On-Air Coaching] Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology – SULS006

Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Verso

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

Teachers Teaching Refugee Children via Skype with Koen Timmers

Hope, Mattering, and Moving Forward

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