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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

4 – UDL – Universal Design for Learning Inaccessibility is still a major downfall of some online learning implementations. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. UDL is an excellent framework that can be used in any classroom.

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A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Edsurge

Today, I'm amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” 6) Webinar—Blended Learning: Which Model Works For You?

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365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child

The CoolCatTeacher

UDL Principles to Reach Every Child. Listen to Karen Janowski Talk About 365 Inclusive Edtech Ideas in Her Book. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Other shows relating to this. Thinking Routines in the Classroom. Karen Janowski – Bio as Submitted.

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Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

Ask a Tech Teacher

Elementary Math. Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Writing Prompts. Academic Intervention for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs. Bloom’s Taxonomy.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Writing to Learn: How Writing Positively Impacts Learning & Academic Success The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) states that writing is “ one of the most important skills that students acquire and develop during K-12 schooling. We wanted to make student-led writing strategies available to every teacher.

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Embrace Flexibility with Universally Designed Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Universally designing blended learning presents educators with the opportunity to transition from designing a single experience that is teacher-paced and teacher-led to a more flexible experience that gives the students more control over the pace and path. 1 Student-Paced, Free-Flow Station Rotation Lesson.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. 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. Online and Digital Instruction.

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